RMweb Gold TravisM Posted July 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2018 I’ve noticed that 37421 seems to be permanently attached to one of Network Rail’s set of measurement trains. Is the loco used exclusively by Colas on these trains because of its ETH capability or is it used on other trains when not required? If it runs with a permanent set, does anyone know the coaching stock numbers as I’d possibly like to model it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I don’t believe the Network rail monitoring trains need ETH as they have generator vans included. What they do need are low RA locos and class 37s are still the loco of choice. Generally, COLAS only use their 37 fleet on these trains, I think they have around 12 locos to choose from Very occasionally, their 37s do get used on other workings such as ballast or rail tours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 last week there was a Colas 37 running around south wales valley on its own with some equipment attached to one of its noses Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TravisM Posted July 18, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2018 last week there was a Colas 37 running around south wales valley on its own with some equipment attached to one of its noses The device attached to the front of the loco I believe is a forward facing video camera and films the track ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I’ve noticed that 37421 seems to be permanently attached to one of Network Rail’s set of measurement trains. Is the loco used exclusively by Colas on these trains because of its ETH capability or is it used on other trains when not required? If it runs with a permanent set, does anyone know the coaching stock numbers as I’d possibly like to model it. Class 37 ETH index is really low, so is only capable of heating about 5 coaches, so of limited use with the measurement train. They were deliberately specified as a low index to prevent them being used on anything other than short provincial trains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The device attached to the front of the loco I believe is a forward facing video camera and films the track ahead. it was 37219 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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