Re: Whats your fav loco?

[Craig Haber <albatross@harnessnet.com.au>]

G'day,

Mark wrote:

> As a youngster , living country victoria, i remember the sight and sound of
> the old C class thundering up islington bank, multiple units etc,
> Got to be the old day i guess, eh, times change i suppose but anyway,can
> amyone also post there fav times as a youngster rail fan.
> bring back the old rail action , i wish??? LOL.
> mark

S302.  As a kid I loved the S class - to now roster them and run trains with
them for a living is a privelige (sp?).  She's got a unique sound, howls
downhill through the Geelong tunnel, and roars out of the platform in the 8th
notch, makes transition at 'A' box, the engine backs off for a second then
exhaust pours out as she picks up the bit and starts pulling again.  Gotta a
big train that needs horsepower - put 302 on it - well regarded by operating
staff and drivers, especially the old blokes who really know how to make 'em
run.  And of course R711 - stand next to it with the oil burner cranked up and
feel the ground shaking like no other steam loco can do.

Cheers,
Craig.
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