AMJ Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Perhaps we have got to the stage in life where we scrap the TOPS sequences and start on using UIC numbers. With these you can potentially use on paper the same number on multiple items, BUT with the various parts to the complete number including didgits to identify if its a loco, wagon, MU or coach etc anything is possible. See http://www.thewebtrain.co.uk/uic-vkn/Default.aspx?loc=rmw posted elsewhere on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryMeerkat Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Platypus. That is this locos nickname, it's the platypus. Any update on if/when we are due to see them in the UK? Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted August 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2013 Ah yes Mick, forgot the 67... Is that really carbon fibre on the roof then ? I wouldn't have thought 'lightness' was a factor in designing a 100T + loco ? Maybe more to do with making it easier to lift off for maintenance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Platypus. That is this locos nickname, it's the platypus. Any update on if/when we are due to see them in the UK? Mark Hi, According to the latest Railway Magazine the class numbers 68001 - 68015 have recently been registered with Network Rail, so I assume they are fairly close, but it could just be a standard procedure before a loco goes into service and has nothing to do with time scale of delivery. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Maybe more to do with making it easier to lift off for maintenance? The 1960s equivalent to carbon fibre, glass-fibre, was used for roof panels on several classes of loco, most noticeably the Class 33. In this case, not only did it make the panels easy to lift, but allowed some natural light into the engine compartment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted August 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 24, 2013 The 1960s equivalent to carbon fibre, glass-fibre, was used for roof panels on several classes of loco, most noticeably the Class 33. In this case, not only did it make the panels easy to lift, but allowed some natural light into the engine compartment. As here on this "open top" class 47 http://www.flickr.com/photos/20959297@N06/8610611010/in/photolist-e7TCEw-e7TBBm-e7TApy-e7TAMd-arXtXb-eefhkx presumably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Regarding numbering, I have a very early 1960's Observer's Book of Railway Locomotives, which states that two new classes of diesel are on the drawing board, a 3.300 hp English Electric Co-Co to be numbered D1000 to D1021, and a Co-Co diesel hydraulic to be numbered D9000 to D9073, but "these numbers may be changed before delivery..." Who knew? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevekay73 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 more 68s on the way as order increased Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 29, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2013 more 68s on the way as order increase Possibly up to 41. Expect the 66's to go off lease, along with 47's....... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 If the 66,s come off lease I bet Freightliner will take the lot if they don't buy more 70,s that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted August 29, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 29, 2013 If the 66,s come off lease I bet Freightliner will take the lot if they don't buy more 70,s that is. More likely GBRf will want them! Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hi, This has just appeared on YouTube: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJ4z39G_BoIM%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&h=fAQFEi-vUAQFBGZHZZmqEs44LU67GWDPZslKHiy0qzcKmVA&s=1 It is one of the DRS Class 68's, yet to be painted, doing sound tests at Vosslohs Valencia test track. Looks like they are getting closer Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Definitely looks better and meaner in the flesh, than any of the mock ups or computer generated versions that I've seen. Also the photo shoppers have a good base colour to start with. Colas or Gbrf liveries anybody? Vin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 14, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2013 Platypus. That is this locos nickname, it's the platypus. Any update on if/when we are due to see them in the UK? Mark Dunno about a platypus - judging by the sound I would think 'dying pig' is more appropriatei Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 14, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2013 Definitely looks better and meaner in the flesh, than any of the mock ups or computer generated versions that I've seen. Also the photo shoppers have a good base colour to start with. Colas or Gbrf liveries anybody? Vin I wonder what it would look like in yellow? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
11B Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Not sure about the noise, sounds like an air raid warning!!! But it seems at take off quickly as a light engine.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traksy Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Front pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25009262@N03/10856902715/in/photostream/ Looks like the front is not as protruding as the one on the renders/models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hi, This has just appeared on YouTube: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DJ4z39G_BoIM%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&h=fAQFEi-vUAQFBGZHZZmqEs44LU67GWDPZslKHiy0qzcKmVA&s=1 It is one of the DRS Class 68's, yet to be painted, doing sound tests at Vosslohs Valencia test track. Looks like they are getting closer Simon Here demonstrating the new low emissions variant (A challanger for the Carry on Clagging Cup maybe?) Look forward to seeing one if full new DRS livery, As for a name, the cab side windows and the pointed sloping front give to me the look of a snake, so a viper maybe? Wild Boar Fell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250BOB Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Here demonstrating the new low emissions variant (A challanger for the Carry on Clagging Cup maybe?) Look forward to seeing one if full new DRS livery, As for a name, the cab side windows and the pointed sloping front give to me the look of a snake, so a viper maybe? Wild Boar Fell Certainly better than Platypus. Yes...it has definite clagging credentials too.........I'm pleased to say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted November 14, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thought they'd fitted an Alco 251 with that amount of clag. Nice looking loco too. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 From the (limited) Facebook footage the 68 seems to have a nice turn of speed/acceleration. Provided the power unit is up to scratch and it achieves class 66 levels of reliability there could be a queue to buy these beasties. They look cute too, love the off white/beige colour............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I wonder what it would look like in yellow? Cheers, Mick Err....yellow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Trainshed Terry Posted November 14, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2013 Err....yellow? Err....yellow? How about doing it BR two tone green. IE class 47. Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissRailPassion Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I like the non-livery too. The DRS livery may not suit it - too much black around the cab. Hopefully a good designer will be working on this. Very impressive loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I think a retro look. Large logo blue with a viper based name. Maybe 'Python' ? Vin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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