A Dirty Diesel for @Montfrooij as we know his love of trains.   



This one was labeled Balfour Beatty and google tells me that its job is to check track geomentry.





Taken with the Mini 3 Pro.

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Nice!
Looks like a B66UC, probably nr DR75502

Montfrooij Posted at 11-24 02:07
Nice!
Looks like a B66UC, probably nr DR75502

I think you might be right,  but how did you know that much detail.      

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 02:10
I think you might be right,  but how did you know that much detail.

They have a website
https://www.balfourbeatty.com/ex ... -geometry-services/

Montfrooij Posted at 11-24 02:28
They have a website  
https://www.balfourbeatty.com/expertise/rail-engineering/rail-plant/track-geometry-services/

Ah,    that explains it then.  lol.

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 02:35
Ah,    that explains it then.  lol.

I usually try to look up on some details and after a while you get the hang of it.

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 02:03
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Remarkable shot DA.    Lovely colors.

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-24 05:00
Remarkable shot DA.    Lovely colors.

Thanks DT.   I just saw another weird diesel.  Single carriage but it was full of seating.  Not sure where they hid the engine.  

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 05:07
Thanks DT.   I just saw another weird diesel.  Single carriage but it was full of seating.  Not sure where they hid the engine.

You're welcome DA.  

Must have done a superb job in hiding the engine.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-24 06:45
You're welcome DA.  

Must have done a superb job in hiding the engine.

I got a shot on the way back,  its not what I thought it was, it was labeled inspection train so I think the windows might be fake,  I'll get a better look when I download the SD card.

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 06:59
I got a shot on the way back,  its not what I thought it was, it was labeled inspection train so I think the windows might be fake,  I'll get a better look when I download the SD card.

Ahh, a bit of trickery if that is the case.  Maybe it was done in a manner similar to the below local bus.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-24 07:16
Ahh, a bit of trickery if that is the case.  Maybe it was done in a manner similar to the below local bus.

hahha.  thats berilliant.  

Montfrooij Posted at 11-24 02:07
Nice!
Looks like a B66UC, probably nr DR75502

Bordering on fanaticism, Peter  

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 02:03
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Just the engine. Looks quite lonely   Nice capture though.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 07:31
Just the engine. Looks quite lonely   Nice capture though.

I got a shot of an even smaller train this afternoon,   I need to download that footage.

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 07:25
hahha.  thats berilliant.

I did a double take when I saw that bus.  

DowntownRDB Posted at 11-24 07:38
I did a double take when I saw that bus.

It's clever how they make the roof looked crushed.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 07:28
Bordering on fanaticism, Peter

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.
I would say this crosses that line

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 07:37
I got a shot of an even smaller train this afternoon,   I need to download that footage.

We've been out to lunch - and it's raining cats and dogs now.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 07:58
We've been out to lunch - and it's raining cats and dogs now.

Started nice this morning here,  although sunset wasnt much to write about,  then this afternoon we've had some rain and wind.     

You've been gone all; day,  must have been a good lunch.

Montfrooij Posted at 11-24 07:55
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.
I would say this crosses that line

Yes, I thought so, but was too polite to say it

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 07:59
Started nice this morning here,  although sunset wasnt much to write about,  then this afternoon we've had some rain and wind.     

You've been gone all; day,  must have been a good lunch.

A lie-in this morning, then a short journey to meet friends at a restaurant for leisurely lunch.  Home for a nap
Amazing where the time goes

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 08:08
A lie-in this morning, then a short journey to meet friends at a restaurant for leisurely lunch.  Home for a nap
Amazing where the time goes

Yes,  I had a day dispear on me yesterday.   Need to check the forecast to see if it's worth heading out tomorrow AM.  

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 08:22
Yes,  I had a day dispear on me yesterday.   Need to check the forecast to see if it's worth heading out tomorrow AM.

Seems hard to believe at the moment, but we're supposed to get full sun tomorrow.
I've prepared a day out mixing droning and Geocaching, with picnic. In case the forecast is right.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 08:35
Seems hard to believe at the moment, but we're supposed to get full sun tomorrow.
I've prepared a day out mixing droning and Geocaching, with picnic. In case the forecast is right.

Funny.  That’s the forecast here too.    I’m not sure yet the plans.   I’m torn between the 15 mile loop or just some sunrise stuff.  

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 08:35
Seems hard to believe at the moment, but we're supposed to get full sun tomorrow.
I've prepared a day out mixing droning and Geocaching, with picnic. In case the forecast is right.

It’s currently absolutely hammering down right now.  

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 08:57
Funny.  That’s the forecast here too.    I’m not sure yet the plans.   I’m torn between the 15 mile loop or just some sunrise stuff.

My season of early starts is over for this year I suspect.

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 09:02
It’s currently absolutely hammering down right now.

It'sstopped here now, so who knows, It may buck up for tomorrow.

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 08:06
Yes, I thought so, but was too polite to say it

Thanks for that!

Montfrooij Posted at 11-24 11:04
Thanks for that!

Don't mention it

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 11:35
Don't mention it

Ok, I won't

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 09:23
It'sstopped here now, so who knows, It may buck up for tomorrow.

We had so much last night that the under pass flooded again.  

Blériot53 Posted at 11-24 09:18
My season of early starts is over for this year I suspect.

Getting too cold for you?

DAFlys Posted at 11-24 07:48
It's clever how they make the roof looked crushed.

No doubt it definitely makes you look at it more than once to figure it out.  

DAFlys Posted at 11-25 01:26
We had so much last night that the under pass flooded again.

The rivers are lively and the Archimdes screw is turning again.  We've had a lovely day out - full sunshine.
But high winds kept the drones grounded - apart from a one-minute flight of the Mini3 which was a wild ride and difficult landing. No damage incurred.

DAFlys Posted at 11-25 01:27
Getting too cold for you?

Cold, dark, damp - you name it

Very nice!!!

Blériot53 Posted at 11-25 08:12
The rivers are lively and the Archimdes screw is turning again.  We've had a lovely day out - full sunshine.
But high winds kept the drones grounded - apart from a one-minute flight of the Mini3 which was a wild ride and difficult landing. No damage incurred.

Full sun shine here too,   SHMBO'd should have swapped her days off to make use of it.  Fingers crossed Monday will be good and we can also make a trip.


Did you by bus?

Blériot53 Posted at 11-25 08:12
Cold, dark, damp - you name it

Our for a sunrise shot this morning but it was quite uninspiring.