Interesting and educational video on how to start a diesel locomotive (EMD 567C, GP10), covers covers oil/water/air check, priming, starting and inspection before departure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byVelKCIYyo

There was some discussion on pre-lubing in the diesel forum, I think this is what he's doing ("priming") in the video before starting the engine.

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Tomas, Sweden
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