I keep thinking of this old timer engine taking it's time to flash up. Man, this grinding and fan blade clanking and belching of smoke is something else to hear and see. One could almost have gone for a good hearty breakfast and been back in time
Not much wonder Stewart and his greenies around LHR banded together to almost shut the works down at this airport, having to see this smoke and noise. Even the current models of Trents are slow dogs during start-up and like to belch out some smoke.
411A, you probably had your hands on the horns of this old frame for some trips. Some of your nervous pax must have just about freaked out listening to this start performance!
Just be patient and listen to all of this video. You'll shake your head at this pathetic performance.
YouTube - L-1011 N700TS Airline History Museum 1