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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 15:30:05 GMT
The NR railhead treatment train passed NB through Chalfont & Latimer this morning at about 06.25 with its usual roar of diesel engines and hiss from the sprays. At the south end was one of the red DB-branded locos, I think. Several times recently I've seen (or heard) it heading north through Pinner around 11:15. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 18:37:15 GMT
It went through Ricky station about 9.10 on Saturday morning. Could barely tell what colour the locos were they were so filthy, but the DB one was on the back. They get so filthy from the chemicals being "thrown up" - check this photo of a RHTT passing Kew Gardens which I posted in the Photography section recently click hereChemicals? I thought it was just water they actually spray? I think they spray Sandite as well. |
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Post by domh245 on Dec 3, 2014 19:40:11 GMT
They spray either sandite, water, or both. However, "thrown up" will probably be referring to the leaf residues and general muck that is kicked back up off of the rail, which is why RHTT locos tend to appear in varying shades of brown, as this 66 shows to good effect:  image courtesy of "RMC1490" on flickr |
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Dec 3, 2014 20:24:24 GMT
They spray either sandite, water, or both. However, "thrown up" will probably be referring to the leaf residues and general muck that is kicked back up off of the rail, which is why RHTT locos tend to appear in varying shades of brown, as this 66 shows to good effect: image courtesy of "RMC1490" on flickr How do they get round the situation with the train effectively operating without its hi-vis yellow panel on the front? Is it absolved from that rule? Under similar circumstances I once got stopped by the police after driving down a muddy lane because they couldn't read my rear number plate. Fortunately the older of the two constables involved was able to talk his more jobsworth-like younger colleague out of issuing a ticket! |
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Post by norbitonflyer on Dec 3, 2014 20:52:03 GMT
How do they get round the situation with the train effectively operating without its hi-vis yellow panel on the front? The rules probably only say it has to be painted yellow, not that it can't be covered in muck - or snow. They may have to wipe the lenses of the high-intensity headlamp. Doesn't it look good in "workshop" (or photographic) grey though! Is sandite sprayed? I thought it was quite gooey stuff - more squirted, like toothpaste. |
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Post by rincew1nd on Dec 3, 2014 20:53:06 GMT
How do they get round the situation with the train effectively operating without its hi-vis yellow panel on the front? Is it absolved from that rule? Under similar circumstances I once got stopped by the police after driving down a muddy lane because they couldn't read my rear number plate. Fortunately the older of the two constables involved was able to talk his more jobsworth-like younger colleague out of issuing a ticket! Shhhhhh, don't go giving them ideas! I suspect there is some kind of derogation, just like steam locomotives are exempt from the requirement. |
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Post by whistlekiller2000 on Dec 3, 2014 22:17:14 GMT
Cheers Gents! Thought as much although I'm sure they could rig up a few extra spray jets to keep it clean don't you? :-)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2014 22:38:35 GMT
No sandite is just dribbled out of pipes
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