mike

On Jul 18, 6:12 pm, "Tim Rogers" <nos...@sapm.net> wrote:
> From wnxx:

<snip>

> Its two Napier Deltic power units are set to be sold to an international
> engine dealer which, after refurbishment, are likely to be sold on for
> marine use. The Indian Navy and New York Fire Brigade are being suggested as
> possible destinations.

Certainly not the FDNY. They had *one* Deltic-powered 'superpumper',
but they got rid of that years ago, it's now in the hands of a
collector.

Mike (former Deltic-basher, now firefighter in NY!)

(And I'm not entirely without funds - I can't believe a Deltic is
being effectively sold for scrap! Does no-one want to keep it
running?!)