Diesel Report 2 - 10th -31st of July 2024

[@KevorkKewanian]

Fantastic coverage of recent diesel movements Simon and you too Micheal. There were defiantly quite a number of interesting movements especially when that class 37 pulled a broken EMU. Good thing you saw the same class 70 diesel that you have as a model in person, it's nice to see real locomotives that railway modelers love to make. I love the bit when both the class 47 and Black 5 44871 double headed together, it was also common to see this practice done in Australia during the days of steam, but to prevent soot and ashes from getting into the diesel exhaust's they would put the steam loco at the back of the train or in this case when double heading be coupled behind the diesel. Any livery of the class 37 is a good one, especially when in BR green. Good thing you had toots from the driver's as well. I enjoyed my day at the train show last week, it was wonderful in every way especially one layout that replicate real railway practice on the Sydney rail system in New South Wales. I also loved seeing the replica of the Rev. W. Awdry's Ffarqhuar layout especially how the connections to the signals and points being made with popsicle sticks and soldering or piano wire. I even enjoyed a ride on the old electric train to and from the show, even when it rattled about. It was extraordinary. Keep your steam up Simon, you too Micheal take care Kevig

[@KevorkKewanian]

Oh, I almost forgot. My Puffing Billy railway volunteer application has been approved! Yippee!! 😁 This means I'm going to start volunteering very soon! I can hardly wait!! Take care Simon Kevig

[@SimonsTrainAdventures]

@@KevorkKewanian Great news! I'm sure you will love volunteering on the Puffing Billy railway. Thanks for watching.

[@joeallen9898]

I enjoyed that, thanks! Fave 47 livery is the intercity swallow one

[@SimonsTrainAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching. Yeh that intercity livery is smashing!

[@politicsandtrains]

Are the majority of trains there powered by electricity?

[@SimonsTrainAdventures]

Certainly the ones near where we live are, yes. Mostly multiple units as well, so loco-hauled services and diesel traction is relatively rare. That said, class 66s come through with freight trains several times every day. Other classes are much less common.Thanks for watching!