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Title: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 November 2007, 18:48:55
FOund these by accident - got to You tube and search for 55022 50049

Watch a few and listen to the two best Diesel locos working hard.

The front one is noisier at speed and the one behind at lower speeds

Hearing 2 supercharged D18s and a turbointercooled 64v V16 working hard is something else.
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: Danny on 10 November 2007, 19:05:25
train spotter??
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 10 November 2007, 19:08:28
What engines to trains have in them? What sort of comsumption do they get?

I like the turbostar 170/175....
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 November 2007, 19:10:26
HST is about 3/4mpg and has 2 Paxman V12s of 2250bhp

As to engines look up on net there is a big selection
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 November 2007, 19:11:10
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train spotter??


They sound good don't they.

Railway enthusiast it is called, and the older ones were best
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 November 2007, 19:12:41
The two on the video

the 3300bhp one has two D18-25 Napier Deltics of 1650bhp each, the 2700bhp one has an English Electric V16CSVT
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: theolodian on 10 November 2007, 21:12:25
Or you could go to a drag race in the states.  ::)

No, not that type of drag you twisties!  :o ;D

The sound from 12-15 Kilo Mr Ed's (2 cars) physically knocks you back.  :y
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 November 2007, 21:33:27
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Or you could go to a drag race in the states.  ::)

No, not that type of drag you twisties!  :o ;D

The sound from 12-15 Kilo Mr Ed's (2 cars) physically knocks you back.  :y


Too few cylinders!
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: theolodian on 10 November 2007, 21:36:53
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Or you could go to a drag race in the states.  ::)

No, not that type of drag you twisties!  :o ;D

The sound from 12-15 Kilo Mr Ed's (2 cars) physically knocks you back.  :y

Too few cylinders!
Then go to a tractor pull.  Anything from Allison V12's to 4 or more blown big-blocks, yes on one tractor!  And yes, there are turbo Diesels too.
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 November 2007, 21:49:24
BTW both of those locos when in BR service had less efficient silencing, the front ones were at least twice as loud!

Allison aero engines - for wimps, you need Merlins and Griffons :y
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: theolodian on 10 November 2007, 21:54:33
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BTW both of those locos when in BR service had less efficient silencing, the front ones were at least twice as loud!

Allison aero engines - for wimps, you need Merlins and Griffons :y
Sorry, you're right, I meant Merlins.  Went to one in August, but the Merlin wouldn't run.   :(
Title: Re: Want to see 6000bhp in action?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 November 2007, 21:58:52
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BTW both of those locos when in BR service had less efficient silencing, the front ones were at least twice as loud!

Allison aero engines - for wimps, you need Merlins and Griffons :y
Sorry, you're right, I meant Merlins.  Went to one in August, but the Merlin wouldn't run.   :(


Last time I saw Merlins in action there were four in CIty of Lincoln :y