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Re: "N" class diesel loco
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Date: 
Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:48:25 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Martin Scragg writes:
> In lugnet.trains, Benjamin Whytcross writes:
> > Heavy = good :) I wonder if we'll have our qualified engineer to try it out
> > on the corners of the pool table...And if this will cover as much ground as
> > the crocodile did :) [Mandy will volunteer for the cornering test if no-one
> > else will :) (assuming there's space on the pool table at Sue Ann's for the
> > track)]
> 
> Not sure if the 'qualified engineer' will be able to make it, but he has
> been practising with my trains here and has not derailed any lately.
> 
> For those who are wondering, the 'qualified engineer' is 6 years old, and
> likes to drive the trains flat out.
> 
> Martin
> 
> FUT: loc.au

And flat out on a corner, the crocodile engine has a tendency to lie down on
the job...not good when the track is on a pool table [which explains the
covering ground reference :) ]

Benjamin Whytcross



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