I've had a look at the Britannia info. Thanks very much. I's a shame someone did not have the sense to keep at least one fully intact. I wonder how many of todays aviation types read your pen name and interpret it as " he braked well " The true meaning of course is known only to those who moved the lever. Best.
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XM496 is complete and well looked after by a dedicated team of ex RAF Brit engineers at Kemble. When the need arises it can be taxied with all four engines running.
PS. I never moved that lever, but I asked for it to be moved many times over a period of ten years!