Why do we call 'em diesels? They should be called "electrics".

[Harry_James_Potter]

It's all in the gearing when it comes to this sort of thing. Even a 1hp motor could get a 6000 ton train going if it was geared properly. (Admittedly at a top speed of 0.00000678 mph, but that's beside the point.)

Worth noting then that a record breaking attempt at the heaviest train pull by model locos was done in germany where a couple of hundred model locos pulled a 48 ton coach 1 metre.

or is this a cunningly disguised april fool. dunno. never noted the date on the cover but it is possible to do so!!!

regards

Harry

 

[Harry_James_Potter]

W you gotta think, a while back, Harry posted a mug of him, and it showed him, and his little Shunter he owns(am i right harry James?)
Cheers,
Sean

yes. you are correct....

http://www.photosbyjosh.fotopic.net/p28989680.html

regards

Harry

 

[backyard]

...kudos...

8) ...to Harry James Potter & Moojgoo...

For capitalizing the name "Diesel."

Though many technical and trade publications treat the name with such disrespect-like it was just a petro-fuel!

The proper name for the use of the prime-mover, and traction equipment is Diesel-electric.

I "go overboard" on this...