balders Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 That 37 ticks all the boxes for me! And adequately fulfills H&S regs in respect of visibility! I'm sure it'll sound as loud as it looks. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2014 I still havent seen the 60, went to crewe ETD this morning on an unrelated matter but its parked inside the shed apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Jim, have you mentioned to your bosses that there is a class 45 lying idle on the Battlefield line, if you're still short of traction might be worth asking the owners if they want to part with it. I know it might be difficult for them to see their lovingly tendered locomotive go but they might be tempted to pay Colas some money to take it away. That would appear to be incredible! However, the French Colas operation has experience with this type of engine (or, similar!) at least: I personally, would love to see it! Cheers, John E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2014 I dont know WHAT that is but i like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I dont know WHAT that is but i like it!! CC65500. Nicknamed 'Dakotas', they were built between 1955 and 1959, expressly to haul freight around the Grande Ceinture around Paris. When displaced from this work, they saw service, either with SNCF or contractors, hauling works-trains on the LGVs during their construction, and also during major track works elsewhere. Their maximum speed is only 80 kph, so they're not often seen away from works sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2014 It sounds wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Took the following at Miramas, after the completion of the LGV SE, the locos were stored there for some time. Miramas is half way between Arles and Marseille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balders Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 The 86 was on the stops outside the depot in fine sunshine, poking its nose over the Network Rail transits in the car park on Mill Road. Very smart. Couldn't stop for a photo though. Carry On Colas! Rejuvenating and proving that old traction is still a relevant financial investment for them in today's railfreight enterprise. Good on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted June 10, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2014 Took the following at Miramas, after the completion of the LGV SE, the locos were stored there for some time. Miramas is half way between Arles and Marseille. France rail.185.jpgFrance rail.186.jpgFrance rail.187.jpgFrance rail.189.jpgFrance rail.190.jpgFrance rail.191.jpg They certainly do look their age don't they! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Colas 60087 was stil at the EMD at crewe today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Triang Paul Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 That's a NICE Sulzer sound. Reminds me of 33s on the Portsmouth to Cardiff route that I had the privilege of guarding on back in the mid 80s............ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 The 86 was on the stops outside the depot in fine sunshine, poking its nose over the Network Rail transits in the car park on Mill Road. Very smart. Couldn't stop for a photo though. Carry On Colas! Rejuvenating and proving that old traction is still a relevant financial investment for them in today's railfreight enterprise. Good on you. Agreed! Their Fleet Director was time-served in our D.O. as a youth. He was well mentored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2014 Sneaky peak before i post some more after my hospital appointment got some good pics of the 60 earlier before they covered the name, wont be posting them til tomorrow though when its unvelied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 So what's it's first working then Jim, Any idea? Regardless, it looks so good, thanks for the sneaky peak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2014 its off to long marsden to an on track plant show where the name will be revealed, its also taking the 37 and possibly a 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1059 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Where do Colas intend deploying their new toys please ? Any chance of seeing them soon anywhere near Didcot ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Perhaps it's to be called "Coca", with a sister loco being "Pepsi", and another "Virgin"...or perhaps not. They would have to have one as "Cheap supermarket generic" too.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 17, 2014 its off to long marsden to an on track plant show where the name will be revealed, its also taking the 37 and possibly a 47 It looks like a shortish nameplate. I wonder if it's getting it's "Siloch" name back? "Barry Needham" has recently been transferred to 60091 Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nope, totally new name but one already applied to another 'train' on the network, nice name though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nope, totally new name but one already applied to another 'train' on the network, nice name though Not 'Bromley Travelwise' in a small font, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Do we know if another is being prepared and if so which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2014 Do we know if another is being prepared and if so which one? 60021 is reported to be next, followed by 60076. Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 18, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2014 and now its been named here is 60087 without its binbags!! CLIC sargent http://www.clicsargent.org.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted June 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2014 That's a "proper" name. Well done Colas! Cheers, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 18, 2014 and now its been named here is 60087 without its binbags!! I thought you'd photoshopped the bin bags on previous pics..................... Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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