The useless "Scrubber" exhaust on 4850 shows its worth at the start of the video, waste of time that concept was. Lots of shake, rattle and roll on that branch line, needs a tamper to do a lift and pack. Great presentation of typical branch line working of the time, well done, much enjoyed.😉
I don't know why but I reckon they're the best sounding locos around, better than the newer stuff. Maybe it's also their underdog status, small but getting the job done.
The NEW locos have to comply with stricter noise and emission levels so they are acousticly dampened and fitted with big silencers. The 48 class were built by AE Goodwin in Sydney under licence to ALCO USA. They are 1050 gross HP with 900 available for traction, approximately half the power of the 44 class, also from AE Goodwin. The 48s are a great all-round loco especially for lighter lines and small loads. I reckon the best sound used to be (when I was a teenager) the 42 class GM on the afternoon goods from Clyde yard to Goulburn. It always followed the suburban passenger and always got stopped at the signal at Merrylands or Guidlford waiting for the suburban to clean the section. Being on a considerable rising grade the sound was great as the driver changed notches and throttle settings to lift the train.
super great video sir ❤❤😍😍
Recognise most of the locations and unfortunately did see any of this run. Thank you for capturing this. Enjoyed it.
Timeless
The useless "Scrubber" exhaust on 4850 shows its worth at the start of the video, waste of time that concept was. Lots of shake, rattle and roll on that branch line, needs a tamper to do a lift and pack. Great presentation of typical branch line working of the time, well done, much enjoyed.😉
Alco?💨much better looking units than here in 🇺🇸. New subscriber & great video… makes ME nostalgic lol
I don't know why but I reckon they're the best sounding locos around, better than the newer stuff. Maybe it's also their underdog status, small but getting the job done.
I work in the Illawarra area as a Bus driver, I enjoy being around the pt kembla when the old 48 class are doing shunting work. They sound awesome.
The NEW locos have to comply with stricter noise and emission levels so they are acousticly dampened and fitted with big silencers. The 48 class were built by AE Goodwin in Sydney under licence to ALCO USA. They are 1050 gross HP with 900 available for traction, approximately half the power of the 44 class, also from AE Goodwin. The 48s are a great all-round loco especially for lighter lines and small loads. I reckon the best sound used to be (when I was a teenager) the 42 class GM on the afternoon goods from Clyde yard to Goulburn. It always followed the suburban passenger and always got stopped at the signal at Merrylands or Guidlford waiting for the suburban to clean the section. Being on a considerable rising grade the sound was great as the driver changed notches and throttle settings to lift the train.