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Tornado question
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 10:56 pm
by 52D
My friend has sent me a video of Tornado at Alnmouth and the air pump sound is very noticeable. Is this a Westinghouse pump and where is it located.
Re: Tornado question
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:17 pm
by S.A.C. Martin
52D wrote:My friend has sent me a video of Tornado at Alnmouth and the air pump sound is very noticeable. Is this a Westinghouse pump and where is it located.
I think it's a Westinghouse pump - don't quote me on that - but
Tornado actually has two, and they are located between the main frames. Tornado has a main pump and an identical backup pump.
Re: Tornado question
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:26 am
by 2512silverfox
I think you will find that she has air and vacuum brakes.
Re: Tornado question
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:54 am
by S.A.C. Martin
2512silverfox wrote:I think you will find that she has air and vacuum brakes.
Yes, but she has two air pumps, which was the crux of the question.
Spare Pump overhauled
Re: Tornado question
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:25 pm
by 2512silverfox
One is a running spare air pump - but no Westinghouse!
Re: Tornado question
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:57 pm
by jamieP
2512silverfox wrote:I think you will find that she has air and vacuum brakes.
Vacuum only used on preserved lines tho. Not sure what type of air pumps they are. Possibly ex polish pumps.
Jamie