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Jordy

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Spotted this random looking thing at Ulceby, anyone got any ideas what it it?

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Jordy
 
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Theres loads of them along Dawlish and Teignmouth and one at Torquay, think it might be to do with adhesion?
 
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Flange greaser. Put lubricant on wheel flanges to reduce friction round corners, so you don't get a squeal
 
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