The history of diesel - a Beeb must-watch

[campbell]

Timeshift, Series 15: 3. The Engine That Powers the World: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06csy8c via @bbciplayer

[pjlarge]

A very good programme. Never thought I'd say I want a diesel engine, but that Napier Deltic is quite a piece of engineering.

[campbell]

Absolutely. Makes rotaries and boxers look lame!

[Simon82]

Not a bad program, cheers for the heads up Campbell
The engine he showed at the end on the container ship is what I work with

[ryallm]

Thanks for the pointer from me too, really enjoyed the program. One thing I did think was a bit odd was that there was no mention of the development of turbocharging technology which was pretty instrumental in the widespread adoption of diesel cars. I remember a mate of mine having a Merc 190 normally aspirated diesel - never broke down but you needed to plan any overtaking manoeuvres a day in advance