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Hoover: A nickname for class 50s. So called, due to the noise of the centrifugal air filters fitted from factory and subsequently removed on overhaul at Doncaster in the late 70's.
Drop a plug: Has nothing to do with surging cold water in the boiler, after all, it's the water that keeps the plug cool and prevents the lead core from melting. These plugs melt when the water level is allowed to drop to a level below the firebox crown, otherwise the resulting weakening from overheating the firebox will cause this area to bulge under the pressure and eventually explode.
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@steve_map - Wow! All has gone well I hope..
@steve_map That train is due into Cardiff Central at 23:00.
@onlyfoolsbook - It's when they go to Margate - 'The Jolly Boys' Outing' I believe! Think they stayed in a hotel called the Villa Bella!!
INFO: Trains through Hitchin are now running normally following a vehicle striking a bridge
@thefraudster - What about the hotel Del' and Rodney stayed in on Only Fools and Horses? ;)