RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted April 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2013 Morning. I've just read with interest the thread on UK outline locos overseas. The PKP Eu06's were built by EE, mechanically very similar to BR class 83, with electrical equipment similar to a South African loco supplied by EE (can't remember which type). I'd love to know how these were delivered. Were they taken by rail to the docks? If so, are there any photos? I have seen a photo of an BRCW Australian diesel loco on test on the Birmingham-Leamington line sometime in the 50's hauling a rake of Mk1's, and I think I've seen photos of either Cuban or African 47's being delivered by rail. I'd love to know if any photos exist of Polish Eu06's being delivered exists. Can anyone throw any light on this? Eu06's were built 1961/2 ish. cheers N Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidR Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 They were built under licence from EE, with the loco's being erected under EE supervision, in the main Polish works near Poznan. The first was delivered RTR, from the Vulcan Foundry, in 1961 and all became affectionatly known as 'Angliks' (English). There are still a few in service, having been refurbished - one is running in British 'blue', complete with cast lions on the side (can't locate the number). There are quite a few pictures on 'You Tube', also check the 'Stronja Kolejowa' website www.locomotives.com.pl for all Polish steam, electric and diesel loco histories. Tomasz Galka has done a masterful job on this site. Edited to put website address in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 The latest issue of Lok Report notes that seven EU06 went to PKP Cargo, but that only three (05, 07 and 12) remain in service as of the start of 2013. EU06-01 went to the Chabowka museum last summer, but I suspect it may be kept at Krakow-Prokociem for specials or exhibitions (as happens with EP03-01).. Incidentally, English Electric were involved (with Metropolitan Vickers) in the supply of components for PKP's earliest electric locomotives, the pre-war EL.100 and EL.200 classes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 It's worth noting that the EU07's are very similar in design to the EU06's and there are still plenty running around the PKP network. Every time Mrs P and myself go over to visit the inlaws, we always seem to manage a trip behind an EU07. They're still very nippy! Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep101 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 They were built under licence from EE, with the loco's being erected under EE supervision, in the main Polish works near Poznan. The first was delivered RTR, from the Vulcan Foundry, in 1961 and all became affectionatly known as 'Angliks' (English). There are still a few in service, having been refurbished - one is running in British 'blue', complete with cast lions on the side (can't locate the number). There are quite a few pictures on 'You Tube', also check the 'Stronja Kolejowa' website www.locomotives.com.pl for all Polish steam, electric and diesel loco histories. Tomasz Galka has done a masterful job on this site. Edited to put website address in. Unfortunately the one running in electric blue isn't one of the originals, it is EP07-1051, I think there was a change of change of plan from repainting an EU06 as they are about life expired. Studying the class there are many many detail differences, so modelling them becomes a proverbial nightmare! I am slowly kit bashing one, which ill put some pics up over on the overseas modelling bit when I get chance. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp55aec Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 You might find this site interesting-- http://en.tololoko.pl/rail-catalog/12.html Im not sure how much these hand build locos cost in HO but they look nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Last time I looked, I'm sure the exchange rate took the Tololoco ones to about £500. It's currently around 5 pln/£1. Dave, if you do begin a thread, please post a link here as I for one would be very interested and am likely to miss it, such is my internet search prowess! Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp55aec Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 When most rocos are £200 mark and I pay about £300 for a RTR Norwegian NMJ electric £500 for a handbuilt model doesnt seem so bad,,,but then again to a UK modeller that would be 4 Bachmann 85's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Dave, I'm with Penguin on this. Link please if and when the time comes. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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