The history of diesel - a Beeb must-watch
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:55 am
Timeshift, Series 15: 3. The Engine That Powers the World: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06csy8c via @bbciplayer
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Re: The history of diesel - a Beeb must-warch
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 8:45 am
A very good programme. Never thought I'd say I want a diesel engine, but that Napier Deltic is quite a piece of engineering.
Re: The history of diesel - a Beeb must-warch
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2016 4:07 pm
Absolutely. Makes rotaries and boxers look lame!
Re: The history of diesel - a Beeb must-warch
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 1:18 am
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
The engine he showed at the end on the container ship is what I work with
Re: The history of diesel - a Beeb must-warch
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:08 am
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