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 Wed 7 Jul 10 17:27 
 Train headlamps - Harleyman

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>> Also consider the skill involved in long loose coupled unbraked trains,

Including the task of "pinning" the brakes down before descending a bank. My experience is limited to preserved steam, but I've watch some of the old boys demonstrate it (and the use of shunting poles) and it's quite an eye-opener. Elf 'n' safety would never permit it today of course!
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 Train headlamps  movilogo 7 Jul 10 09:09
 Train headlamps  rtj70 7 Jul 10 09:50
 Train headlamps  sherlock47 7 Jul 10 10:04
 Train headlamps  movilogo 7 Jul 10 10:07
 Train headlamps  Bigtee 7 Jul 10 10:03
 Train headlamps  - 7 Jul 10 10:29
 Train headlamps  Cliff Pope 7 Jul 10 13:29
 Train headlamps  Harleyman 7 Jul 10 14:42
 Train headlamps  Ted 7 Jul 10 16:39
 Train headlamps  Harleyman 7 Jul 10 17:02
 Train headlamps  IJWS14 7 Jul 10 17:13
 Train headlamps  IJWS14 7 Jul 10 17:23
 Train headlamps  IJWS14 7 Jul 10 17:20
 Train headlamps  Harleyman 7 Jul 10 17:27
 Train headlamps  R.P. 7 Jul 10 17:28
 Train headlamps  Harleyman 7 Jul 10 17:31
 Train headlamps  Bigtee 7 Jul 10 18:28
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