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Re: R 711



Someone must have been on the 1989 train behind Flying Scotsman when it parted
company with its train around the St Marys area.  This was on the occasion of
the second (?) parallel run with 3801 Strathfield - Sydney Terminal.

Can't remember the date but 4472's buckeye slipped out of the leading FS's
auto coupler.


Brett Fitzpatrick.


In article <36C23BA9.B90E29B2@fastlink.com.au>,
  Robert Harris <bob@fastlink.com.au> wrote:
>
>
> David Bromage wrote:
>
> > As a guard on tourist railways, I've pulled the tap a few times (although
> > certainly not at 115km/h!). It doesn't feel much different from any other
> > heavy braking.
> >
> > Cheers
> > David
>
> There is a difference in the feel. I can't explain it, but even if I am away
> from my cab I still know if the air has been dumped.
>
> It is smooth clean pull with a small kick at the end when we come to a stand.
>
> Even at 135 kph. (well we were going home.)
>
> rgds
>
>

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