43159 at Heaton Test Train 2 Nov 1987
Early morning preparations for testing at Heaton.
The record breaker train the day after !
Read more in my RAIL VEHICLE TESTING book - ISBN-9781999935603, about the preparations and tests associated with the SIG BT41 (MkIV Coach) bogies during which the World Diesel Speed record was achieved. 148 mile/h over the measured mile and 148.5 mile/h maximum, on the 1st Nov 1987.
© Dave Bower - Rail Vehicle Testing Webpage
43159 at Heaton Test Train 2 Nov 1987
Early morning preparations for testing at Heaton.
The record breaker train the day after !
Read more in my RAIL VEHICLE TESTING book - ISBN-9781999935603, about the preparations and tests associated with the SIG BT41 (MkIV Coach) bogies during which the World Diesel Speed record was achieved. 148 mile/h over the measured mile and 148.5 mile/h maximum, on the 1st Nov 1987.
© Dave Bower - Rail Vehicle Testing Webpage