Steam rescues electrics...

[Archer]

On 11 July an 1887-built steam locomotive came to the rescue of a Dutch Electric Multiple Unit that was stranded near Hoorn, North Holland after the catenary was damaged.

http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/6667791 ... r_weg.html

[DaveB]

Sri Jelle.. can't read that link. It comes up with a box (two boxes) in Dutch with everything behind it out of focus. Sadly.. my Dutch isn't up to much

I get the gist of what the article says from your description above. Darned good job someone decided to keep the old girl running
ATB
DaveB

[Archer]

I see the problem, that's the standard 'cookie warning' that's getting in the way. This should work as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11LrH-jkq98

The steam loco is from the local historic railway that runs between Hoorn and Medemblik, they normally only transport tourists.

[DaveB]

That's great One itsy bitsy little engine pulling that great thing

Yes Jelle.. I understood cookies but I wasn't sure about installer. Now you've said what it is.. it was obviously warning that 'this' site uses cookies. D'oh!

Got there in the end
ATB
DaveB

[Archer]

No problem Dave, that site doesn't use the standard text so it took me a while to figure out where to click to get rid of it!

[FlyTexas]

A heart warming sight for any steam fan.

Brian

[Vancouver]

Magic. Reminds me of an old Top Gear when they were testing fancy new 4x4's, BMW's and the like, in a farmers muddy field. Every single vehicle got bogged down in a muddy creek and couldn't get out. Who comes to their rescue but the farmer in his 1950's Land Rover. Mud no problem.

[Airspeed]

I'm not sure just how international lawyers work, but I'd be interested to see them sort out a dispute over any breach of the agreement.
Here's a little extract for those who exited the screen before scrolling down:

".....Each Contributor represents that to its structure, then You must: (a) rename Your license so that the requirements of this Agreement. REQUIREMENTS A Contributor may choose to distribute the Program originate from and are distributed on an unmodified basis or as part of the Program in a lawsuit), then any patent Licensable by Initial Developer in the case of the Standard Version. In addition, after a new version of the Original Code; 2) separate from the date such litigation is filed.
......"


Yes, Your Honour, but when I said that I thought that he knew what I meant.........

Oooh! Nearly forgot - cute video.

[Kevin Farnell]

On 11 July an 1887-built steam locomotive came to the rescue of a Dutch Electric Multiple Unit that was stranded near Hoorn, North Holland after the catenary was damaged.

Proper technology!!!

Something similar happened a few years ago, when our ultra high tech electric Eurostar trains were brought to a standstill by a spot of cold weather.
To the rescue? - a recently built Peppercorn class A1 Pacific - Tornado.

See - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8428097.stm

I loved Mark Allatt's quote (A1 Steam Locomotive Trust), - 'If any operators want to modernise their services by using steam trains, I would be happy to give them a quote'.

Kevin

[airboatr]

Gladly relieved she didn't have to be recovered by the likes of a certain crane crew.
I'll say no more.