Why Does The Flying Scotsman Have An Idling Noise That's Absent From Other Steam Locomotives?

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  1. denizmert

    denizmert Active Member

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    There's an audible reciprocating steam sound while the locomotive is stationary, that you don't hear in the 8F or the Jubilee. Is it the electric dynamos?
     
  2. Taihennami

    Taihennami Well-Known Member

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    It's the air compressor.
     
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  3. MP600

    MP600 Well-Known Member

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    It's the pump for the air brakes. Flying Scotsman is the only steam locomotive currently in TSW which has them fitted.
     
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