[Sam Cree]

Well, he is a very close friend, I'd feel bound to respect whatever wishes he may have.

"With both engines dead as we rounded the corner we made little noise..."

I can understand the traction motors dying, since they are electric, but I don't get why the prime mover (I think it's called), being diesel, would also die.

[AmericanDave]

“With both engines dead as we rounded the corner we made little noise...”

I can understand the traction motors dying, since they are electric, but I don’t get why the prime mover (I think it’s called), being diesel, would also die.”

A modern diesel design, maybe electronic fuel injection?