The first and last jet powered train locomotive
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That sounds like something coming straight out of Thunderbirds. BUT... as I always say: If it looks stupid but it works, it's not stupid.
A good video, that went greatly into detail about the history and the train. But I was missing just one thing: the sound.
So I browser YouTube and found it.
Hear the jet engines at around the 4 minute mark. Of course this doesn't nearly capture the loudness, but it does give an idea of what kind of sound this beast was making!
A good video, that went greatly into detail about the history and the train. But I was missing just one thing: the sound.
So I browser YouTube and found it.
Hear the jet engines at around the 4 minute mark. Of course this doesn't nearly capture the loudness, but it does give an idea of what kind of sound this beast was making!
Good find, I did wonder why there was no example of the sound of this engine.
That really does sound like a jet plane and I thought it would be more screechy. The chuffing steam train after it made for a great contrast between old and new.
Imagine a jet loco made with today's technology: only one carriage and likely quite small too, with much more power. Traction could be an issue though if it's not heavy enough.
That really does sound like a jet plane and I thought it would be more screechy. The chuffing steam train after it made for a great contrast between old and new.
Imagine a jet loco made with today's technology: only one carriage and likely quite small too, with much more power. Traction could be an issue though if it's not heavy enough.
Plus, now in the 2020s, that I think Greta Thunberg would also not be too happy about this and start a protest.
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