You remember, those awful North American diesels of a several years ago?
The ones that just couldn't possible be as good as UK diesels?
The shoddy North American built ones?
At least, according to uk.railway back when they were announced and first being introduced.
That's when everyone found out that they could be landed at dockside, prepped and _Driven_ away from the docks and put straight into service without the days of fussing and farting around that was typical of the introduction of all UK manufactured diesels.
From what I gather, they are the most useful and reliable locos on the railways.
Yes sir. North American diesels, designed to operate 24/7 and be serviced with a large wrench and a hammer. :-)
Too bad they weren't named after Canadian places and people.
Cheers Roger T.
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