RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted September 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2014 Does this mean that they will be used on this Autumns RHTT workings and become the third livery - mud colour?? Aside from parading for me to photograph, the 68s are scheduled for the Anglian RHTT (apparently) - and the diagram takes them through my area in daylight, even allowing for the shorter days Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2014 Aside from parading for me to photograph, the 68s are scheduled for the Anglian RHTT (apparently) - and the diagram takes them through my area in daylight, even allowing for the shorter days So you will get the third colour scheme!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Richard E Posted September 11, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 11, 2014 68002 in York this evening. Must say I prefer the colour scheme on 68011 when I saw it yesterday. I think they are better looking in the flesh than I expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted September 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2014 A few shots from today. Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray M Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 68002 in York this evening. Must say I prefer the colour scheme on 68011 when I saw it yesterday. I think they are better looking in the flesh than I expected. Went out for a spin, on the bike on Sunday 14-9-14 to York to get a quick pic. Funny thing was the face recognition on the camera came on ? as soon as i pointed the camera at 68002. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Small black dots on pale background = face It wouldn't do it if the loco was wearing sunglasses! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff mcghie Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Is there a better seat in the first class cab versus the 2nd? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted September 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2014 A slightly more "artistic" shot than my usual fayre Mellis 12 September 2014 68009, Titan, on 5Z55, 07:39, Norwich C.PT. T.&R.S.M.D - Wolverton Centre Sidings (11:52) - coach move (12012) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2014 Is there a better seat in the first class cab versus the 2nd? Interesting to note that the no1/2 end notation follows the more common US style of cooler group is no.2 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesysmith Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 IIRC the number 1 end of a single engine diesel loco in the uk was always the free end of the engine, ie the end that doesn't have the generator/alternator mounted to it. In these, which end is the alternator mounted at? Depending on the weight distribution, there is no reason the alternator cannot be mounted at the same end as the cooler group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted September 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2014 68009 and 68013 are heading over to Norwich today http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O31208/2014/09/17/advanced (0Z68 is the reporting code) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2014 Interesting to note that the no1/2 end notation follows the more common US style of cooler group is no.2 Cheers, Mick Unless its a 70 which has primary and secondary ends (and you can only start it and release the handbrake at the primary end which is a PITA) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I wonder if these locos will ever get onto South Humberside? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 68015....am I to believe stories that it is on its way to the UK..?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 20, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2014 68015....am I to believe stories that it is on its way to the UK..?? As it's only a single loco to make up the initial order, there is one report that it's being transported by road across Spain and France. Time will tell. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Hi all, As everyone keeps mentioning the class 68's at York, I thought I'd show you a photo of 68002 on Monday 15th September in glorious sunshine. Unfortunately the Chiltern liveried one had gone south. Regards Vin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted September 21, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2014 18 September 2014 Tivetshall 68013 on 5Z68, 12:16, Wolverton Works - Norwich C.PT. T.&R.S.M.D (18:59) - coaches after refurbishment (11067 and 12150) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted September 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2014 68013 is out on a jolly again today Tivetshall 22 September 2014 68013 on 5Z55, 08:04, Norwich C.PT. T.&R.S.M.D - Wolverton Centre Sidings (12:42) - coaches for refurbishment (12146, 12026 and 11091) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2014 it was noted on WNXX by someone who works at DRS that the first 5 locos have different fuel tanks and AAR sockets fitted, you can see it if you scroll between the pics of 002 and 013 above, the tank appears to have an extra bit at the No1 end on 013 and the orange socket under the No1 end drivers side buffer is a different shape, hope Dapol have made a note of it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2014 it was noted on WNXX by someone who works at DRS that the first 5 locos have different fuel tanks and AAR sockets fitted, you can see it if you scroll between the pics of 002 and 013 above, the tank appears to have an extra bit at the No1 end on 013 and the orange socket under the No1 end drivers side buffer is a different shape, hope Dapol have made a note of it! Hi Jim, AAR is only currently fitted to 68008 and will be fitted to 68009-68015 (008/009 are the nominated spares outside of the Chiltern silver fleet) Goes to find link for pic of 008 with AAR Found it: 68008 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2014 I was getting mixed up with the other supply! The ones under the buffer are still different though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
55007 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 The train heat sockets are the same on both locos, the two photo's above are taken from different angles and the steps for accessing the mu connections obscure part of the eth gubbins on 68002, the pic of 68013 is more of a "head on" shot and therefore the step isn't in the way. The fuel capacity of the early 68's is 5000 litres, the later ones are 5600. This is due to the fact that when they were weighed they were actually a tad lighter than expected, the Eurolight can be fitted with fuel tanks of between 4000 and 6000 litres and the option was taken to increase fuel capacity to make up for them being slightly light. The larger fuel tanks also made it necessary to move the white "shore supply" box on the underframe and turn it round so that the connector now points outwards, that could be a real headache for Dapol! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2014 The train heat sockets are the same on both locos, the two photo's above are taken from different angles and the steps for accessing the mu connections obscure part of the eth gubbins on 68002, the pic of 68013 is more of a "head on" shot and therefore the step isn't in the way. now you say it i can see the step blocking the supply in the 68002 pic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 22, 2014 The fuel capacity of the early 68's is 5000 litres, the later ones are 5600. This is due to the fact that when they were weighed they were actually a tad lighter than expected, the Eurolight can be fitted with fuel tanks of between 4000 and 6000 litres and the option was taken to increase fuel capacity to make up for them being slightly light. The larger fuel tanks also made it necessary to move the white "shore supply" box on the underframe and turn it round so that the connector now points outwards, that could be a real headache for Dapol! Is it likely that the early locos will acquire the larger tanks? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
55007 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 They may well acquire the bigger tanks at a later date but I think it would be quite a big job, the fuel tanks would need to be extended at each end and as I mentioned the shore supply box would need to be moved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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