Why is there a diesel behind the steam engine?
It's often asked why there is a diesel locomotive behind the steam engine. And it's not necessarily 'because the steam engine isn't reliable!' In this video, I'm going to explain some of the reasons why various steam locomotive operators may choose to run a diesel locomotive behind their steamer. Royalty free music courtesy of www.bensound.com
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