Re: Dynamo exhausts

Dave Peterson Wrote:
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> Most annoying noise on a steam locomotive!
> 2nd most annoying is the bell...
> A common refrain heard on the C&TS from an
> engineer to his fireman after bringing a train
> into a station: "Turn off the frickin' bell"


So I take it you have never run/ridden Diesels in full d/b and Electrics in full regen under catenary on an extended downgrade? The screaming fan noise is amplifed and reflected of each overhead support pole. Novelty of having the cab window open wears off real fast.

Chris
in New Zealand