British Trainspotter speak for a class 08
diesel electric shunting loco. The BTC commissioned about 1100 of them back in the late 50s and a substantial number are still in traffic.
Gronks are sometimes known as Jockos
1V57 failed just outside Reading and they had to use a Gronk to haul it in out of the way.
Ian says: "bruz im in a graff crew now!"
You: "really? how'd you get in?"
Ian: "well, Im not really in it. They just said if they can use my paint then i can go around with them"
'Man, Ian your such a gronk!'