by Robert Gift
I heard there is a "railroad" with completely fenced-off track on which an unoccupied engine pulls a train to the other end and back. No grade crossings.
Is this true?
Did British engines travel down their tracks with no headlights?
In photos I can find no headlights!
Also, when a powerful new British engine arrived in the US for display, (1939 World's Fair?) and WWII broke out, they kepthengine here for the duration of the warather than risk it being sunk on the way back. It had to be outfitted with a headlight and bell to be put into service here.
Thank you,
Is this true?
Did British engines travel down their tracks with no headlights?
In photos I can find no headlights!
Also, when a powerful new British engine arrived in the US for display, (1939 World's Fair?) and WWII broke out, they kepthengine here for the duration of the warather than risk it being sunk on the way back. It had to be outfitted with a headlight and bell to be put into service here.
Thank you,