Glorious NSE Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Might be to do with getting it over the 'hump' at the top of the ramp? Also in those shots are the BVA 'cassette' steel carriers - didn't know they worked to Liverpool these days! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 More pics at: http://yogzfots.weebly.com/200112.html Is it me, or are the centre section wheels of the trailer retracted? Cheers, Mick It would not need all the wheels down for this load, as it has about 40 wheels on the road. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2012 There has just been a posting on another forum that two more have been seen on the test track at Erie, presumably they will be 19 and 20 and could well come via Liverpool shortly. Jamie 19 and 20 are on their way... http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?2,2667424 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) 19 and 20 are on their way... http://www.trainorde...d.php?2,2667424 Cheers, Mick Mick, Thanks for the info...a few of us might go to Liverpool see the next lot arrive, Is it likely they will be shipped the same way as the last two.? Bob Edited January 22, 2012 by 250BOB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 How come they are now arriving one at a time? Isn't that more expensive? And can anyone comment on my query: I thouight some were to be produced in Turkey and arrive here via the tunnel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 How come they are now arriving one at a time? Isn't that more expensive? And can anyone comment on my query: I thouight some were to be produced in Turkey and arrive here via the tunnel? It would be more expensive for them to keep them in the US where they are not earning money. So why not ship them out as soon as they are ready. You are right about the Turkey thing....I did hear they would be building kit ones over there...but when and if that starts, I dont know. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2012 How come they are now arriving one at a time? Isn't that more expensive? And can anyone comment on my query: I thouight some were to be produced in Turkey and arrive here via the tunnel? The UK ones aren't (currently) being produced in Turkey and are therefore not arriving via the tunnel - not sure why you believe they were ? I'm sure I've already answered that question a while ago - in fact I have, in the similar thread and it was you who asked the question :banghead: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 How come they are now arriving one at a time? Isn't that more expensive? And can anyone comment on my query: I thouight some were to be produced in Turkey and arrive here via the tunnel? Post 675 has a link regarding the 'Turkish' connection. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2012 So, the next batch of Class 70 locos will be coming from "the east" and not "the west". . http://www.railwayga...-powerhaul.html . Brian R From the very article you linked to http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/tuelomsas-to-assemble-ge-powerhaul-locomotives.html The 30 PH37ACmi PowerHaul locomotives ordered by UK operator Freightliner in November 2007 are to be assembled by GE Transportation in Erie, Pennsylvania. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2012 How come they are now arriving one at a time? Isn't that more expensive? They're coming on a scheduled service with a "normal" container ro-ro ship. Possibly cheaper than a specialist vessel with heavy cranes. And as mentioned elsewhere - why not get them working ASAP instead of waiting for 6 to be ready for a shipment? I'm sure an accountant somewhere will have worked out the costs. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2012 Mick, Thanks for the info...a few of us might go to Liverpool see the next lot arrive, Is it likely they will be shipped the same way as the last two.? Bob Hi Bob, Another forum reports that they are to be loaded at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 23, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2012 70018 has just passed Edge Lane Junction (dragged by 66954) heading for Crewe (16:01) - photos later when my lad uploads them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 23, 2012 Hi Bob, Another forum reports that they are to be loaded at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey. Cheers, Mick Latest info - 70019/020 due Seaforth 7th Feb. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Latest info - 70019/020 due Seaforth 7th Feb. Cheers, Mick Thanks Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The UK ones aren't (currently) being produced in Turkey and are therefore not arriving via the tunnel - not sure why you believe they were ? I'm sure I've already answered that question a while ago - in fact I have, in the similar thread and it was you who asked the question :banghead: Sorry, don't get on this all the time, must have missed that, will check back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Jonboy Posted January 23, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2012 Was'nt one sent via a trade show in Europe last year and so arrived via the tunnel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 23, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2012 Here's 70018 being taken round the Olive Mount Chord by 66954 Photos courtesy John Skipsey 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 23, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2012 Was'nt one sent via a trade show in Europe last year and so arrived via the tunnel? But not via Turkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Was'nt one sent via a trade show in Europe last year and so arrived via the tunnel? Yes, It was 70007 that had been to Innotrans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have heard a whisper that 70019 and 70020 are due to arrive Liverpool on Friday 17th February.? Can anyone confirm this.? Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have heard a whisper that 70019 and 70020 are due to arrive Liverpool on Friday 17th February.? Can anyone confirm this.? Bob Depends on the weather, but yes, around that time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 And they aren't coming via the Tunnel, then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40044 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Might be to do with getting it over the 'hump' at the top of the ramp? Also in those shots are the BVA 'cassette' steel carriers - didn't know they worked to Liverpool these days! BVAs have been working to Seaforth for quite a few years now, since the BSAs where replaced. Since about 2005 at a rough guess? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 And they aren't coming via the Tunnel, then? Mersey tunnel maybe.!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2012 Mersey tunnel maybe.!! Doubt Freightliner could afford the tolls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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