Interesting Mike - Why is there a diesel engine coupled to the end of the train I wonder...
I think it is to cover for breakdowns of the steam engine plus assistance with engine turning due to the lack of turn-table facility etc.
Very nice Mike,I bet you were well chuffed.
Memories! I was born and bred in East Croydon :-)
Yes Slip I was very pleased to see the A1 as I had developed an interest in Steam locos at a very tender age!Someone mentioned that the assisting loco is currently used on the Royal train.
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Interesting Mike - Why is there a diesel engine coupled to the end of the train I wonder...
I think it is to cover for breakdowns of the steam engine plus assistance with engine turning due to the lack of turn-table facility etc.
Very nice Mike,I bet you were well chuffed.
Memories! I was born and bred in East Croydon :-)
Yes Slip I was very pleased to see the A1 as I had developed an interest in Steam locos at a very tender age!
Someone mentioned that the assisting loco is currently used on the Royal train.
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