The Ranger was left in a factory stock form, using its five-cylinder diesel engine that produces 147kW (200hp) of power and a maximum torque of 470Nm, as well as its six-speed automatic transmission.
The vehicle was engaged in low-range four-wheel drive and then it simply tugged and the train followed it. We have to mention that the pickup’s official towing capacity exceeds 3,000 kg.
“To complement the Ranger’s first-rate towing capacity, smart technologies such as Trailer Sway Mitigation and Adaptive Load Control ensure it remains sure-footed throughout.If a trailer begins to sway, brakes are selectively applied to slow down the truck-and-trailer combination. To ensure that Ranger maintains a stable ride when carrying full loads of cargo, Adaptive Load Control determines the payload and applies the necessary measures to maintain a straight and level ride,” stated the press release.
The locomotive used for the feat was a R711, one of the 70 express passenger steam locomotives brought to life by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow. The machine went into service in 1951, retiring 14 years later when mainline diesel-electric and electric locomotives took over.
Ford Australia vehicle integration supervisor Roger Lewis explained that the R711 is usually shunted by a T-class diesel-electric monster that tips the scales at 70 tonnes and delivers over 952 hp and “heaps and heaps of torque”.
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