I don't get why the two locos on the first train are both positioned to run long hood leading. If they swapped them around they would operate short hood leading in both directions, giving much better visibility for the crew.
@GeoffBlackmore Although there is better visibility short hood leading, the P class' (and T class, and early X classes) No.1 end is actually the long hood, meaning the driver is sitting on the correct (left) side when running long hood leading. From what I've heard most crews still prefer the short hood, but there are benefits to both.
I don't get why the two locos on the first train are both positioned to run long hood leading. If they swapped them around they would operate short hood leading in both directions, giving much better visibility for the crew.
GeoffBlackmore 2 months ago
@GeoffBlackmore Although there is better visibility short hood leading, the P class' (and T class, and early X classes) No.1 end is actually the long hood, meaning the driver is sitting on the correct (left) side when running long hood leading. From what I've heard most crews still prefer the short hood, but there are benefits to both.
Taitset 2 months ago
Nice video!
NR54trailerail 4 months ago