RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2014 Not sure how true this is....but I was told today that they are now awaiting the arrival of another loco so that all 3 can be moved together.??? Doesnt sound that plausible to me......and not sure even if another loco has been shipped yet.?? 70804 was last reported dockside in the US a few days ago, Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 A friend of mine wants to go to liverpool on saturday and try to see these locos....he wants to know what is the closest station he has to get off at...and the precise location he has to get to. Any help.??? Thanks....Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2014 70804 was last reported dockside in the US a few days ago, Cheers, Mick reading on wnxx an eta of 28th jan has been quoted at this rate all 3 will be sat in liverpool and i'll be trained up on 70s to drive them out of the docks!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2014 A friend of mine wants to go to liverpool on saturday and try to see these locos....he wants to know what is the closest station he has to get off at...and the precise location he has to get to. Any help.??? Thanks....Bob. Seaforth and Litherland - follow Princess Way to the docks and then look around, depends where they are now they've been put on the rails. http://goo.gl/maps/SpbUK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2014 reading on wnxx an eta of 28th jan has been quoted at this rate all 3 will be sat in liverpool and i'll be trained up on 70s to drive them out of the docks!! Hmmmmm - wondering if an appearance of 70801 on New Bryford at Stafford Ex on 1/2 Feb may be a bit premature? Cheers, Mick p.s. The upside is one less thing to get ready.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Not quite bricks, but similar...... http://www.flickr.com/photos/34005859@N03/11969641903 Cheers, Mick Edited January 16, 2014 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Not quite bricks, but similar...... http://www.flickr.com/photos/34005859@N03/11969641903 Cheers, Mick Blimey, I knew the Class 70s had a reputation for emitting things that weren't supposed to be emitted (as in last years barbeques and fires) but Rainbows from the Radiators now, that's a new one for a GE! http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipbparker/11969642063/in/photostream/ Don't worry Fire and Rescue services, these are the ''friendly 70''s! Edited January 16, 2014 by surfsup 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted January 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2014 Not quite bricks, but similar...... http://www.flickr.com/photos/34005859@N03/11969641903 Cheers, Mick So it's not really surprising that they haven't moved then! I did wonder if they were stuck in the docks because someone had forgotten some trivial paperwork - such as an import licence However it now looks as if they might have overlooked some other essential such as jacking gear or a crane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted January 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2014 They wouldn't want to drop one after all, would they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 So it's not really surprising that they haven't moved then! I did wonder if they were stuck in the docks because someone had forgotten some trivial paperwork - such as an import licence However it now looks as if they might have overlooked some other essential such as jacking gear or a crane Yes, this seems quite odd.....as they have clearly beened craned off the trailers they arrived on, but are still on what looks like wooden blocks or chocs...??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted January 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2014 it seems, looking at posts on other forums, they were relifted this afternoon off the blocks and onto the rails, can't confirm though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm sorry but THAT livery - what were they thinking..................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2014 it seems, looking at posts on other forums, they were relifted this afternoon off the blocks and onto the rails, can't confirm though Confirmed - I've seen photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted January 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2014 Photo taken at 12.30pm today (apologies for quality, but it was nearest I could get to them!) If i'd known they were going to lift them this afternoon I might have hung around to watch, just in case !! I wonder if the cone is meant to stop them being driven away Cheers, Phil. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1059 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So it's not really surprising that they haven't moved then! I did wonder if they were stuck in the docks because someone had forgotten some trivial paperwork - such as an import licence However it now looks as if they might have overlooked some other essential such as jacking gear or a crane Nah - they've been clamped. Didn't pay and display Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted January 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm sorry but THAT livery - what were they thinking..................... Hmm, I don't think it would make much difference if they were covered in 24 carat gold leaf to be honest, they'd still look ugly. Abit like polishing a turd. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinw62 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Maybe they're meant to run on wooden tramways...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Built to the wrong gauge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Seaforth and Litherland - follow Princess Way to the docks and then look around, depends where they are now they've been put on the rails. http://goo.gl/maps/SpbUK Thanks for directions Dave, my pal successfully followed them and saw both locos yesterday in the docks around lunchtime.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted January 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2014 I think its a little concerning that upwards of 3 million quid's worth of kit has been sitting on a dockside for 2 weeks now instead of being out earning money for the owners. Down time and all that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I think its a little concerning that upwards of 3 million quid's worth of kit has been sitting on a dockside for 2 weeks now instead of being out earning money for the owners. Down time and all that! I'd love to know the real reason they are still there.......but as they are the first imports for Colas, you do wonder if they didnt fill in all the necessary paperwork etc., I wonder if Seaforth Dock Authority are charging them rent too.?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted January 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2014 I wonder if Seaforth Dock Authority are charging them rent too.?? Without any shadow of a doubt Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2014 Without any shadow of a doubt Bob. It is all owned by Peel Holdings after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hasn't the drs 68's been imported too and there already at been through Southampton docks. I don't think they have imported before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted January 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hasn't the drs 68's been imported too and there already at been through Southampton docks. I don't think they have imported before 68002 left Southampton Eastern Docks by road yesterday evening according to one of the Yahoo gen groups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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