Clay Country Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Now as EWS is absorbed into the European wide DBS empire, it seems odd that they would send up to 40 UK based 66s to Poland as couldnt DBS supply traction for Poland from another country it operates in,a country closer to Poland like Germany for example. Having said that UK freight traffic was hit hard from the recent recession and there hasnt exactly been plenty of work for DBS UKs 66s, according to WNXX.com 12 66s have been stored on Dec 23rd,so I suppose It would make sense to redeploy these modern assets elsewhere. Although another option would be to send some of the stored 90s/92s to work on Polish electrified lines to partially solve the traction problem?? DB Schenker isn't over-endowed with modern diesels in Germany. Voith is starting to deliver Gravita heavy shunters and there's a tender out for mainline diesels, but much of the fleet is pretty long-in-the-tooth. Also, 66s already have approval to operate in Poland so the EWS locos would be ready to go with only a few minor modifications (interesting to note that Freightliner is also shipping some 66s out to Poland, according to WNXX). Sending 90s or 92s to Poland would involve going through the convoluted type approval process, and in contrast with the diesel situation, DB is not short of modern electric power at the moment. Anyway, fewer 66s has to be good news for enthusiasts B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Hi Its been a while since I last had a look on this thread,nice videos Beast66606 . Its good to see the remaining 60s limp on into 2011. There is some new pictures on fotopic showing 60007 being shunted at Toton,looks like its overhaul is well underway. Now as EWS is absorbed into the European wide DBS empire, it seems odd that they would send up to 40 UK based 66s to Poland as couldnt DBS supply traction for Poland from another country it operates in,a country closer to Poland like Germany for example. Having said that UK freight traffic was hit hard from the recent recession and there hasnt exactly been plenty of work for DBS UKs 66s, according to WNXX.com 12 66s have been stored on Dec 23rd,so I suppose It would make sense to redeploy these modern assets elsewhere. Although another option would be to send some of the stored 90s/92s to work on Polish electrified lines to partially solve the traction problem?? Regards Lewis Lewis - I think you'll find that Poland is an odd voltage for electric locos. I think it is a DC system similar to that used by the DC systems in the Czech and Slovak republics. That is why indigenous British electric locos could only find use in Hungary and Bulgaria and maybe Romania, as well as parts of France. The German/Austrian/Swiss system is 15kv AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Roman Posted December 31, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2010 just thought I would add this shot of 60084 passing Plumley box on a late running 6H03 taken 1st December 10. 60039 which was a regular performer on these trains is now over at Toton, hopefully it will return in the New Year. Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 31, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2010 My last tug of 2010. 31 December 2010 Edge Lane Junction, Edge Hill, Liverpool 60045, The Permanent Way Institution, on 6F78, 11:30, Fiddlers Ferry Power Station - Liverpool Bulk Terminal empty HTAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowvanman Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 TUG 19 heads back to EH yard today for shunting duties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 31, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2010 It's hard to beat a good tug on new Years eve B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40044 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 My last tug of 2010. 31 December 2010 Edge Lane Junction, Edge Hill, Liverpool 60045, The Permanent Way Institution, on 6F78, 11:30, Fiddlers Ferry Power Station - Liverpool Bulk Terminal empty HTAs And is now OJO to Toton after working 6F88 FF-WOJ later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted January 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 1, 2011 Pity a passing graffiti moron has got to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Type 5 power for shunting duties? What on earth are they shunting at Eastleigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowvanman Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 two shunters are required in the yard at EH ..the 09 is in the depot for an exam so the 60 is being used instead..hopefully will still be up there on Sunday as I`m on the pilot job.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40044 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 60040 looks set to replace 60045 on the LBT coal circuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 1, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2011 60040 looks set to replace 60045 on the LBT coal circuit. Arrived just after 17:00, glad I caught 045 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Type 5 power for shunting duties? What on earth are they shunting at Eastleigh! Its quite common. From recent memory 60's have been used on the Sandiacre shunt job and also at Scunthorpe. freightliner did it with 47's - there was one of the ex FGW duffs at Dagenham used for shunting. IIRC it had a few TM's isolated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I have a question. Why do I sometimes see a class 60 on the Ipswich line coming through Bury on what looks to be gravel wagons but may be coal. The past couple of times I have been too far away to get a number or a good look at the wagons. Both 60's I have seen have been ews liveried ones but I have also seen many Sheds with rmc wagons. any help would be nice? Lukasz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherry Lines Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 There is a rail served cement works just outside Norwich - not sure if it is still rail served, but the tracks are in place. It's been a while since gone that way. That might explain the RMC branded wagons. There is also a small yard within the the immediate area of Norwich station which handles some form of raw material - I recall seeing Cemex lorries in the area. I've often seen a 66 shunting wagons here - the consist is split in two as the siding isn't long enough. This train heads towards Ely via Thetford. I often see it go through Attleborough around 3pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 I don't think there are any rail served cement works in that area any more.There are some aggregate trains from peak forest (I think) to receiving terminals in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb56125 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 60040 looks set to replace 60045 on the LBT coal circuit. Both 60040 & 60045 worked the LBT to Fiddlers Ferry circuit today. 60040 at Winwick Junction on 3rd January 2010 working 6F74 1211 Liverpool Bulk Terminal to Fiddlers Ferry. 60045 at Warrington Latchford on 3rd January 2010 working 6F78 1130 Fiddlers Ferry to Liverpool Bulk Terminal More pictures from today at http://www.mark5812.fotopic.net/c1929220.html Mark http://www.mark5811.fotopic.net http://www.mark5812.fotopic.net http://www.mark5814.fotopic.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 There is a "virtual quarry" actually in Norwich station on the left as you come in but yes there is also Cemex yard on the right as you come in from Ely way. The thing is this is on the Ipswich line. So anything would have to be that way. The train is usually Ews 66 coming through Bury St Edmunds about 4pmish on weekdays. I will try to get a better look when I'm there in the week. Lukasz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted January 3, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 3, 2011 Something pale blue rumbled past my southbound train between Bromsgrove and Ashchurch with a train of tankers at about 1.30pm today. Would that be 60074 heading for Lindsey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 3, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2011 Both 60040 & 60045 worked the LBT to Fiddlers Ferry circuit today. 60040 at Winwick Junction on 3rd January 2010 working 6F74 1211 Liverpool Bulk Terminal to Fiddlers Ferry. 60045 at Warrington Latchford on 3rd January 2010 working 6F78 1130 Fiddlers Ferry to Liverpool Bulk Terminal Mark I got those two - and 60010 off to Crewe light engine B) - I will post photos when I get them sorted out. (I was at Walton Old) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Something pale blue rumbled past my southbound train between Bromsgrove and Ashchurch with a train of tankers at about 1.30pm today. Would that be 60074 heading for Lindsey? 074 was booked on V98 so possibly yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Flying Pig Posted January 3, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 3, 2011 074 was booked on V98 so possibly yes! Thanks. Unfortunately I was looking the wrong way and was alerted by the sound just in time to see a flash of blue and a lot of tankers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 4, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2011 My photos of tugs 10/40 and 45 yesterday, 03 January 2011, Walton Old Junction, Warrington 60010, 0Z10, 14:55, Warrington Arpley - Crewe IEMD, a bosses perk perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40044 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 60040 has failed on 6F89 this morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Roman Posted January 4, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2011 Here a shot of 60040 being removed from 6F89 at Warrington bank Quay. 66020 removed the 60 after its train was propelled into the sidings. I ve also attached a shot of 60015 on the Oakleigh-Tunstead empties this morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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