Dave Dawes Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Morning all, how do I delete an article? And when did the 121s become cab forward only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambeg man Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I don't think YOU can delete an article, it is my understanding that only a MODERATOR can do that. On occasions when I realize I've posted a load of drivel (incorrect or irrelevant), IF it is your posting go to the EDIT button (the three dots in the top right hand corner), slect EDIT and then delete the content of the post, then SAVE. I think the 'cab forward' rule came in fairly early in their service because of sighting problems. JHB may know better. American loco drivers preferred 'cab rear' because it gave them greater protection at level crossing (much more common there than here) smashes. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 9 hours ago, Lambeg man said: I think the 'cab forward' rule came in fairly early in their service because of sighting problems. JHB may know better. American loco drivers preferred 'cab rear' because it gave them greater protection at level crossing (much more common there than here) smashes. Correct on all counts, Lambegman. It was pretty much from the word go, after trial run drivers complained they couldn’t see properly, especially on curves and lines where signals could be on either side. Through necessity, though - with there being an exception to every rule - they worked the Barrack St branch in Dundalk nose-first (in one direction!) on occasion, right to the end. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) There is a photo deep in my camera roll of a 121 driving bonnet first with 20 odd bullieds in tow. I think there was 2 brakevans, almost certainly one of these test trains Edited January 7, 2023 by Westcorkrailway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 25 minutes ago, Westcorkrailway said: There is a photo deep in my camera roll of a 121 driving bonnet first with 20 odd bullieds in tow. I think there was 2 brakevans, almost certainly one of these test trains That very definitely would be a test train, and likely a mix of laminates and all sorts of older stuff.........interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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