Engine gets a smooth move
October 1st 2009 A Linde heavy duty forklift ensured
a smooth lift for the team rebuilding
a very special engine for the historic
Deltic Diesel locomotive 'Royal Scots
Grey'. Colin Davison, an area sales
manager at Linde Castle, is part of
the small band of volunteers who
maintain the locomotive. To handle
the awkward object, Davison
persuaded his MD, Richard Heward,
to sell an ex-rental Linde H80D to
Martin Walker, owner of Beaver
Sports and the Deltic 55022.
"The Linde H80D with its
hydrostatic transmission and smooth
control ensured the engine move
went very well," said Mr Walker. "The
Deltic engine is very top heavy and
could quite easily tip over, but the
whole process went very smoothly.
The forklift gave us more flexibility –
and is cheaper than hiring in a
mobile crane." More articles from Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd: | 
