black and decker boy Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Posted elsewhere that Rail Operations Group are orderejng a fleet of 10 new build locos from Stadler with funding through Beacin Rail. The class 93 will be a step up from the class 88 and feature a larger diesel PU (1800hp mooted), 25kv overhead AC and also battery power. An interesting development and one that will be worth tracking I think 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I saw this on another web site too the picture looks like a class 88 and i thought DRS were the owners of the design of the body shape so it could not be used by the builder (stadler). sure that people in the know will comment good for rail operations group for ordering something new . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2018 Another one on the wishlist............... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesthecat Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Another one on the wishlist............... Cheers, Mick Won't be on next years official wish list -it's not a kettle and looks remotely like a Class 68 Bitchy -me - never! Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Any pics of it online?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2018 Any pics of it online?? There is an impression of it on the wnxx.com news feed that is credited to ROG, but nothing on ROG's website yet. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Stadler seem to be making inroads into the UK market good to see so many different manufactures now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Much greasing of palms. Wash my mouth out...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGR Hooper! Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 There is an impression of it on the wnxx.com news feed that is credited to ROG, but nothing on ROG's website yet. Cheers, Mick Seems like I need to pay for a subscription there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted November 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2018 Yes, unfortunately wnxx.com went to subscription only access a few years back. I haven't visited it since as I felt it wasn't worth the money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 5, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2018 As I follow the current scene wnxx.com is a good way of keeping up to date. £10 for updates 5-6 times per week. Good value for me - IMO of course. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc2016 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Posted elsewhere that Rail Operations Group are orderejng a fleet of 10 new build locos from Stadler with funding through Beacin Rail. The class 93 will be a step up from the class 88 and feature a larger diesel PU (1800hp mooted), 25kv overhead AC and also battery power. An interesting development and one that will be worth tracking I think There is an mini interesting article in the November 2018 Railway Magazine which is related to the ROG group saying that they are launching 2 further companies which will see them dealing with freight, logisitcs and passenger services. I wonder if this is the reason for buying the new locomotives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YesTor Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 So, when is the Dapol model out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hope they can come up with some new freight then 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Wasn't the class 93 supposed to be the Intercity 250 project several decades back? http://collection.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects/co8357002/concept-model-british-rail-intercity-250-class-93-locomotive-concept-model 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted November 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2018 Wasn't the class 93 supposed to be the Intercity 250 project several decades back? http://collection.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects/co8357002/concept-model-british-rail-intercity-250-class-93-locomotive-concept-model No point leaving the class number provisionally allocated to an aborted project unused. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted November 26, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2018 Battery too? Interesting. Wonder what sort of battery range that'll get, my assumption is that it'll be for the last mile / yard on otherwise electric routes but it would be interesting indeed if it's enough to not need the diesel engines at all on shorter non-electrified trips. Am I the only one who doesn't hate the 66 / 88 look? Maybe because I just lump together anything without a chimney in the same pile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM47079 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I don’t mind the look of them. But as a driver I prefer bigger side windows and a less central driving position for freight work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 I don’t mind the look of them. But as a driver I prefer bigger side windows and a less central driving position for freight work Having had plenty of footplate experience in the distant past, I still believe the traction cab should have two seats - one for the driver and one for the Assessor / manager / conductor driver / permanent way inspector / trainee etc etc The concept of sitting THE driver in the middle of the cab with a little flip down "dicky" seat for the other person suggests the designers have little concept of what a traction cab is actually used for. This especially so in the case of a fairly new traction like a erm class 93 or whatever. Not only that, but GWR / BR(WR) excepted, the vast majority of signalling was placed on the left hand side of the track for the driver placed towards the left hand side of the cab. Pedants - yes I know other old railways had right hand drive too. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Battery too? Interesting. Wonder what sort of battery range that'll get, my assumption is that it'll be for the last mile / yard on otherwise electric routes but it would be interesting indeed if it's enough to not need the diesel engines at all on shorter non-electrified trips. Am I the only one who doesn't hate the 66 / 88 look? Maybe because I just lump together anything without a chimney in the same pile Not sure I could lump those two together looks wise. I like the 66 look, they are getting some character as they get old and start clagging a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpendle Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Not sure I could lump those two together looks wise. I like the 66 look, they are getting some character as they get old and start clagging a bit Or was it a typo? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Or was it a typo? Think so, 68/ 88 look would make sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted November 26, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2018 Yes, I meant 68 / 88. Dread to think what a 66 / 88 combination would look like! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Where are these photos/ images which everyone has seen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Where are these photos/ images which everyone has seen? There is an image in the latest Rail Express magazine of ROG tri mode loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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