Nice historic video. I though driving vans only appeared during the diesel-electric multiple unit times, had no idea remote control predated diesel traction and was available during steam traction era.
This technology of remote driving became the lifeblood of every commuter train in the United States and Canada, with push/pull trains in the USA operating at 201kph
The most common and usual formation would probably have been with just one or possibly two autocoaches but they could and did run consists of up to four coaches, two either end.
Well, many railway crews preferred to have the engine sandwiched between the engine because the linkages would be often messed up if both autocoaches were at the back of the engine.
Nice historic video. I though driving vans only appeared during the diesel-electric multiple unit times, had no idea remote control predated diesel traction and was available during steam traction era.
This technology of remote driving became the lifeblood of every commuter train in the United States and Canada, with push/pull trains in the USA operating at 201kph
Brilliant video thanks for sharing, never seen footage from the Auto train before, really interested now, J
Thanks for your kind comments....the auto trains are great aren't they, Regards Keith
Great footage
Thanks
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Is that a common configuration with a autocoach on both back and front of a steam engine?
The most common and usual formation would probably have been with just one or possibly two autocoaches but they could and did run consists of up to four coaches, two either end.
When I see an autocoach train I like either 1 single coach or 2 connected on one end only.Other configurations to me dont look right.
Well, many railway crews preferred to have the engine sandwiched between the engine because the linkages would be often messed up if both autocoaches were at the back of the engine.
I assume that the reverser and drain cocks are done by the fireman. Nice video!
Yes indeed and the fireman also has to keep out of the way of the regulator in case it attacks him!
Great looking trains. So sick of that awful, screeching, nails-down-a-blackboard blue popular with modern companies.
Lovely looking trains, agreed, Keith