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Some self-observed thrash at Crewe - as one punter quips, 'That's what we call putting on a show, I think...'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ADygVj4jRY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ADygVj4jRY
I had a watch+listen, I see what you mean http://youtu.be/6v47Hsixqw4. At first I thought it sounded very similar to the "Thumpers" that ran to Uckfield but then I found both were built by English Electric around the same time .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.
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.
I had a watch+listen, I see what you mean http://youtu.be/6v47Hsixqw4. At first I thought it sounded very similar to the "Thumpers" that ran to Uckfield but then I found both were built by English Electric around the same time .
Thanks, I'm sure the future generations will enjoy, and much loathed new stock these days will suddenly be preferred (thanks to the "old=good, new=bad mentality :P).
If anybody would be stupid enough to do such a thing, then yes. Sadly, this is the real world, not some jumped up fantasy.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.
Also, to have decent thrash, wet rails and a 37 are a good combination
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' ?
Some self-observed thrash at Crewe - as one punter quips, 'That's what we call putting on a show, I think...'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ADygVj4jRY
Driving technique is most important and can 'at least' triple the amount of thrash
Beveridges, I expect it's quite an art to get the most thrash out of a loco
Those 37s on the Blackpool to Man Vic/Liverpool were good for thrash, plus the odd smoking 31!
Being of a certain age and an enthusiast in my youth I remember Class 20, 37,40, 50 and 55 to be the most prolific locos for good thrash.
Old school thrash, courtesy of D1033 'Western Trooper'...
Class 56's were excellent as well.
How about this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTKRAeiV_KQ
I was front coach and you can (faintly if you have good eyesight) see me hanging out of the window on departure.
Duffs don't thrash. They strum
Listen to a Class 37 and you'll know what thrash is.
Duffs don't thrash. They strum
I agree - and what was on the video is just normal, as those of us who grew up with them (and 45s/46s) can testify