HST(XPT) Horns

["Ross McConchie" <rgmcc@ozemail.com.au>]

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One of my enduring memories of a visit to the UK in the eighties is standing
at Didcot station (ex-GWR).  Straight, level track in both directions, HSTs
(XPT design starting point for those who don't know) coming through at
100+mph (160k) and sounding the horn seemingly miles away when only just
visible, then flick, flick, flick and gone into the distance again.  Very
fast and impressive.

Ross McConchie
Canberra
rgmcc@ozemail.com.au
www.ozemail.com.au/~rgmcc

----- Original Message -----
From: David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>
To: AusLoco <Ausloco@listbot.com>
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2000 8:58 PM
Subject: 82 class in Mexico.


> Aus loco discussion mailing list
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> G'day all,
>
> 8214 on northbound CRT train tonight ex Melbourne.
>
> Question - how many XP locos are still fitted with the pommie two-tone
> horn. Occasionally you hear it used through Avenel and it sounds quite
> different.
>
> David.
>
>
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