What does 'thrash' mean?

[razourlight962]

I've heard about thrash on youtube, fairly often, and was wondering what it meant.
-Jordan

 

[yorkie]

In this context:

noun: thrash; plural noun: thrashes

1. a violent or noisy movement of beating or thrashing.

e.g. Remember the days when HSTs used to thrash out of stations
[youtube]C1ICcOu0NkM[/youtube]

 

[WatcherZero]

Its also slang for a enjoying or pushing a ride to the limits for more fun e.g. thrashing a horse to go faster, thrashing an ATV to faster, thrashing a bike, thrashing a train, etc...

 

[Beveridges]

Listen to a Class 37 and you'll know what thrash is.

 

[fowler9]

Listen to a Class 37 and you'll know what thrash is.

Or a 50.
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In this context:


e.g. Remember the days when HSTs used to thrash out of stations
[youtube]C1ICcOu0NkM[/youtube]

Yeah, that was thrash. Ha ha.

 

[DarloRich]

Thrash in this context is spotter wibble for a situation whereby a train produces a signigficant level of exhaust and engine noise when pulling away from a station and/or a signal stop

 

[fishquinn]

Thrash in this context is spotter wibble for a situation whereby a train produces a signigficant level of exhaust and engine noise when pulling away from a station and/or a signal stop

Or in spotter terms, 'clag'

 

[Johnuk123]

Remember if you enter thrash into Google you're going to have a bit of a shock if you're expecting trains.

 

[Oswyntail]

Remember if you enter thrash into Google you're going to have a bit of a shock if you're expecting trains.

I got a few links to "Thrash metal" music, then various sports reports: "aaaa thrash bbbb". Quite disappointing really.

 

[Johnny_w]

Remember if you enter thrash into Google you're going to have a bit of a shock if you're expecting trains.

ooooh

Tempting!!!!

 

[WatcherZero]

Search engines prioritise search results based on popularity but also your previous searches and pages youve visited. Oswyn youve been a good boy, John..... not so much.

I search Thrash and I get thrash metal, RPG's (name of spells) and football results :P

 

[Whistler40145]

For decent thrash, you need a loud loco, especially from the English Electric fold & driver that isn't gentle with the power handle, some drivers are well known for their entertaining driving!

 

[Beveridges]

I thrash the bollocks off 142's and I'm only driving at 5mph max on a depot.

I'd only like to imagine what I'd be capable of if you gave me a loco like a Class 37 and mainline speeds.

 

[Kazington]

I thrash the bollocks off 142's and I'm only driving at 5mph max on a depot.

I'd only like to imagine what I'd be capable of if you gave me a loco like a Class 37 and mainline speeds.

You sound like fun ^^

 

[AM9]

I thrash the bollocks off 142's and I'm only driving at 5mph max on a depot.

Did you go to a private school?

 

[Darandio]

I'd only like to imagine what I'd be capable of if you gave me a loco like a Class 37 and mainline speeds.

Capable of receiving a P45 I'd imagine......

 

[CosherB]

I thrash the bollocks off 142's and I'm only driving at 5mph max on a depot.

I'd only like to imagine what I'd be capable of if you gave me a loco like a Class 37 and mainline speeds.

"thrash the bollocks off" is a technical term that has escaped me to date and is not in my lexicon - may one elaborate? should this be on the recent "thrash" thread?

i daresay that the railway is in peril if you ever get your hands on anything faster than a Class 08 ..... :roll:

 

[hassaanhc]

You can get great thrash on the Class 165 http://youtu.be/HT6s8VFrKQQ

Meanwhile this is excellent bus thrash http://youtu.be/bz3qDlhgw2o

 

[fowler9]

You can get great thrash on the Class 165 http://youtu.be/HT6s8VFrKQQ

Meanwhile this is excellent bus thrash http://youtu.be/bz3qDlhgw2o

The 165 sounds like a washing machine on spin. No offence intended of course, nice video. They are just nothing compared to 37's etc. etc. I know that sounds a bit "It was better when I was a lad" but it was loads louder. Sadly (In my opinion) modern technology has made trains quieter and more economical. Ha ha. I love the noise of a 777 for example but it is nothing compared to a 737-200 or a 727 and especially not compared to a TU 154.

 

[Beveridges]

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Did you go to a private school?

Crappy public school unfortunately. Some of us were not lucky sods with rich parents.

 

[fowler9]

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Public school. And had a rough time. God knows how I made it to MsC level.

Which one is public and which one is private out of interest. Both seem to be described as fee paying. I went to a grant maintained school for all the good it did me. Ha ha.

 

[Beveridges]

"thrash the bollocks off" is a technical term that has escaped me to date and is not in my lexicon - may one elaborate? should this be on the recent "thrash" thread?

Not sure really where the term came from. I just heard the term being said once before really.

The meaning of it is blatantly obvious - getting a train to produce monstrous clag and exhaust noise.

i daresay that the railway is in peril if you ever get your hands on anything faster than a Class 08 ..... :roll:

Put it this way I can often get more thrash out of a 142 at 5mph than I have seen some drivers get out of a Class 60 WITH 2600 Tones of iron ore behind it (!) with an unimaginative driver who only decided to coast past his audience of 40 spotters at Barnetby/Wrawby Jn.

It's all about driving techniques and having a high powered machine on a heavy loud means nothing if you only coast past trainspotters, if it was me I'd be aiming to "please my audience" and give the best thrash possible.

 

[TukayAway]

Some suggested (and biased!) viewing:

http://youtu.be/P3boSswiuSg?list=UUX_1FhzK19qW8Efb6Jm-e4A
http://youtu.be/QQOcQVUQ3AE?list=UUX_1FhzK19qW8Efb6Jm-e4A

 

[Harbon 1]

Just a few examples I show to my friends when they ask 'but why do you like trains?'

http://youtu.be/z7kBUi1d-rU
http://youtu.be/6AGYWhptjIY
And in my opinion the best video on YouTube...
http://youtu.be/6nwoVfpZEL0

(none of the videos are mine but I bloody wish they were!)

 

[fowler9]

Not sure really where the term came from. I just heard the term being said once before really.

The meaning of it is blatantly obvious - getting a train to produce monstrous clag and exhaust noise.

i daresay that the railway is in peril if you ever get your hands on anything faster than a Class 08 ..... :roll:

[/QUOTE]

To be fair mate some people find that using things in a way more extremely than in the way intended it makes life more fun. :roll: Have you seen what the Australian Air Force used to do with its F111's every now and again? Do a fly past dumping fuel with the afterburners on. Absolutely amazing.

 

[hassaanhc]

The 165 sounds like a washing machine on spin. No offence intended of course, nice video. They are just nothing compared to 37's etc. etc. I know that sounds a bit "It was better when I was a lad" but it was loads louder. Sadly (In my opinion) modern technology has made trains quieter and more economical. Ha ha. I love the noise of a 777 for example but it is nothing compared to a 737-200 or a 727 and especially not compared to a TU 154.

Don't worry, I thought that was hilarious . Although I'll admit I don't know my locos and probably never/seen heard one, so I don't really know what they sound like, sorry :P (looks like some bedtime viewing for me then ).
Yeah I agree trains have become quieter. I haven't been on many DMUs (only 165/166/172/185 plus 150 ages ago that I don't remember) but I recall the 172 sounding like a Dennis Dart (or E200) on a Voith Gearbox . I've have, with EMUs, noticed the significant difference between the motor sound of the 313/315/319/455/456 era stock and the Desiro/Electrostar of recent. Even the sound of passing over jointed rail has got quieter . Having said that, there hasn't been much difference in the loudness of LUL stock (apart from the Northern Line 1995 which is pretty quiet)

 

[fowler9]

Don't worry, I thought that was hilarious . Although I'll admit I don't know my locos and probably never/seen heard one, so I don't really know what they sound like, sorry :P (looks like some bedtime viewing for me then ).
Yeah I agree trains have become quieter. I haven't been on many DMUs (only 165/166/172/185 plus 150 ages ago that I don't remember) but I recall the 172 sounding like a Dennis Dart (or E200) on a Voith Gearbox . I've have, with EMUs, noticed the significant difference between the motor sound of the 313/315/319/455/456 era stock and the Desiro/Electrostar of recent. Even the sound of passing over jointed rail has got quieter . Having said that, there hasn't been much difference in the loudness of LUL stock (apart from the Northern Line 1995 which is pretty quiet)

Hey mate, don't worry about it. (I'm sure you aren't, ha ha). Just enjoy it. When you get a bit older you will do exactly what I am doing, perhaps, and tell people what it used to be like. As long as you are having fun (and not harming anyone) that is all that matters.

 

[Beveridges]

Old trains (e.g. Class 37s) are noticeably louder than new trains (e.g. Class 350's).


This sort of noise level difference between old vs new is just as obvious with cars, trucks, boats and planes as well.

 

[TB93]

Not sure really where the term came from. I just heard the term being said once before really.

The meaning of it is blatantly obvious - getting a train to produce monstrous clag and exhaust noise.



Put it this way I can often get more thrash out of a 142 at 5mph than I have seen some drivers get out of a Class 60 (!) WITH 2600 Tones of iron ore behind it (!!) with an unimaginative driver who only decided to coast past his audience of 40 spotters at Barnetby/Wrawby Jn.

It's all about driving techniques and having a high powered machine on a heavy loud means nothing if you only coast past trainspotters, if it was me I'd be aiming to "please my audience" and give the best thrash possible.

If YOU knew anything about driving freight trains you would be dangerous,the reason why we are coasting through Barnetby and not underpower is because it's a falling gradient with a 30mph junction at Wrawby.

 

[ac6000cw]

If YOU knew anything about driving freight trains you would be dangerous,the reason why we are coasting through Barnetby and not underpower is because it's a falling gradient with a 30mph junction at Wrawby.

Quite - and using more power than necessary also wastes fuel (an expensive commodity these days - maybe Beveridges' employers should charge him for the excess fuel costs for each 'thrash' ? )