British locos *do* have sanders, but they usually need to be turned on manually. Since a Western usually has extremely good traction (due to the three axles on each bogie being mechanically coupled) the sanders are not normally needed. But in this case, with one engine down, only one bogie received power and therefore only half the usual traction was available. A Western has two engines, each connected to it's own hydraulic transmission and each of those connected to just one bogie.
Scary thing is, you can see the damage caused to the rail head once the trailing bogie has moved off. And that is some significant damage there as well.
Did they examine the portion of line before the next train was allowed through !!!. Network Rail NOT HAPPY with such rail damage by wheelslip. Also more common sense from the driver (if competent ???) to shut down immediately if experienced wheelslip.
@alirobs2 Do English diesels have sanders? In the US all of our loco's have sanders with all but eliminate wheelslip on departure. Saves alot of money as far as rail head maintenance
To be fair this loco was only running on one of it's two engines.. perfectly capable of doing so but it's a Diesel Hydraulic whic demands an ever so slighty different driving technique to the point it and go of a Diesel Electric!
There is a clear issue regarding controlling trains when you are not used to the motive power but equally modern driving and traction does not require you to think and concentrate as was the case in the past. There is still skill for certain but its a different one of computer monitoring rather than controlling a loose coupled train in the rain.
Indeed, just shows how the skill of driving has been lost now, thanks to more effective wheel slip/slide management and computers...todays drivers are overpaid semi-skilled machine operators...
That driver should have backed off the power straight away on the first attempt!
Now I noticed, only one engine is running!
citaro31 5 months ago
British locos *do* have sanders, but they usually need to be turned on manually. Since a Western usually has extremely good traction (due to the three axles on each bogie being mechanically coupled) the sanders are not normally needed. But in this case, with one engine down, only one bogie received power and therefore only half the usual traction was available. A Western has two engines, each connected to it's own hydraulic transmission and each of those connected to just one bogie.
Kromaatikse 6 months ago
Was an 8 year old school boy driving Western Champion for Jim ul fix it. A Jimmy Saville is there on the platform!
07Rossyboy 11 months ago
Now then now then boys and girls did you like that? lol
24nov67 1 year ago
Scary thing is, you can see the damage caused to the rail head once the trailing bogie has moved off. And that is some significant damage there as well.
slackerbtch 1 year ago
Did they examine the portion of line before the next train was allowed through !!!. Network Rail NOT HAPPY with such rail damage by wheelslip. Also more common sense from the driver (if competent ???) to shut down immediately if experienced wheelslip.
alirobs2 2 years ago
@alirobs2 Do English diesels have sanders? In the US all of our loco's have sanders with all but eliminate wheelslip on departure. Saves alot of money as far as rail head maintenance
Amtrak1194 8 months ago
does anybody know why it was running on one engine?
CobraZeroAlpha 2 years ago
What's Jimmy Saville doing there???
markd9804 2 years ago 2
To be fair this loco was only running on one of it's two engines.. perfectly capable of doing so but it's a Diesel Hydraulic whic demands an ever so slighty different driving technique to the point it and go of a Diesel Electric!
metadyneman 2 years ago
Compaired to the 1st attempt.........THIS LOCO HAS BOLLOCKS!!!!!!!!!
abbymick 2 years ago 6
@abbymick 37 wouldnt have handeled that
Class37Thrash 1 year ago
great video mate 5stars and fav
hornsandvids 2 years ago
There is a clear issue regarding controlling trains when you are not used to the motive power but equally modern driving and traction does not require you to think and concentrate as was the case in the past. There is still skill for certain but its a different one of computer monitoring rather than controlling a loose coupled train in the rain.
simonpilk 2 years ago
at least they will know who to send the bill to for replacing the rails!
47606odin 2 years ago
Was that Jimmy Saville on the platform...?
AndyGautrey 2 years ago
A touch of sand and some delicate use of power and straight air brake can normally control wheelspin provided the traction is actually sufficiant
60037 2 years ago
To my knowledge, Westerns don't have sanding equipment.
Slug901 2 years ago
Thats how it should've been done first time !!!
thisisbloody 2 years ago 6
Indeed, just shows how the skill of driving has been lost now, thanks to more effective wheel slip/slide management and computers...todays drivers are overpaid semi-skilled machine operators...
That driver should have backed off the power straight away on the first attempt!
spankeysimian 2 years ago
well said spankeysimian ,couldnt have put it better myself.
SCOOTERBOY40029 2 years ago
excellant footage mate
scottishrailways 2 years ago