RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted February 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2017 Unless they've lifted it in the last couple of years.... Most of the 68s were delivered via Workington Docks. Cheers, Mick And if they've lifted it the intermodal which runs there must have a bumpy ride at the end of the journey ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Reorte Posted February 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) And if they've lifted it the intermodal which runs there must have a bumpy ride at the end of the journey ! Perhaps the bi-mode of the 88s isn't quite what we thought then, it's not electro-diesel but road-rail Could be what they've been bought for! Edited February 24, 2017 by Reorte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Apparently one is going to be on a railtour going through Coventry soon, not sure when though. Will likely try to get down to get a few photos when it does for update (or I'll send Natalie). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Apparently one is going to be on a railtour going through Coventry soon, not sure when though. Will likely try to get down to get a few photos when it does for update (or I'll send Natalie). 20th May Didcot-Carlisle is the first tour, but the 88s go on at Crewe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted February 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Wondering when the 88 will make its first run on the mainline? Edited February 25, 2017 by ColinK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensanchez43310 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Are they still scheduled to run the Daventry- Purfleet flow? Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Decorum Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 88001 Revolution88002 Prometheus88003 Genesis88004 Pandora88005 Minerva88006 Juno8800788008 Ariadne8800988010 Aurora Some nice reminders of the DC overhead locos in the list. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 27, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2017 88001 Revolution 88002 Prometheus 88003 Genesis 88004 Pandora 88005 Minerva 88006 Juno 88007 88008 Ariadne 88009 88010 Aurora Some nice reminders of the DC overhead locos in the list. Electra and Diana will complete the EM2 list. I wonder how many prog/contemporary rock fans will go for a model of 88003? Cheers, Mick 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Boar Fell Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Electra and Diana will complete the EM2 list. I wonder how many prog/contemporary rock fans will go for a model of 88003? Cheers, Mick No son of mine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
South-East Rail Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 88001 Revolution 88002 Prometheus 88003 Genesis 88004 Pandora 88005 Minerva 88006 Juno 88007 88008 Ariadne 88009 88010 Aurora Some nice reminders of the DC overhead locos in the list. 88001 Revolution ties in nicely with 68001 Evolution. Ed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ron Ron Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 The next bunch are on their way..... https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10210584526788046.1073741997.1192973669&type=1&l=624579ee6e. . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 28, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2017 The next bunch are on their way..... https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10210584526788046.1073741997.1192973669&type=1&l=624579ee6e. . http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/109863-drs-class-88-electro-diesel/page-3&do=findComment&comment=2629467 Currently in the middle of the Irish Sea. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2017 Now at Workington docks - 66433 at the scene. 88001 88008 on dry land currently. (Ta to Chris W) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted March 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2017 VSTPath in the system to move them from Workington Docks to Kingmoor later this afternoon - 6Z89; http://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/O77254/2017/03/01/advanced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2017 They are ready to move now - all down on the ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Does anyone know why so far delivered are 88001/2/3/4/5 and 88008? What's happened to 88006/7? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Does anyone know why so far delivered are 88001/2/3/4/5 and 88008? What's happened to 88006/7? Perhaps on another ship? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mcowgill Posted March 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2017 Does anyone know why so far delivered are 88001/2/3/4/5 and 88008? What's happened to 88006/7? Run out of 6 & 7 on the transfer sheet, waiting for the next exhibition to pick some up and finish the project? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 1, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2017 Run out of 6 & 7 on the transfer sheet, waiting for the next exhibition to pick some up and finish the project? They've realised that the decals are offset and need re-doing........ Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 1, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2017 On their way to Kingmoor earlier today. https://www.flickr.com/photos/northern156/33151239976/ Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted March 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2017 Those don't appear to have that red line that 002 has but as its so small may not show up One other difference in the livery is where the logo on the 68s is made up of an OS map of Cumbria the 88 has one thats a map of the Crewe area Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 1, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) Those don't appear to have that red line that 002 has but as its so small may not show up One other difference in the livery is where the logo on the 68s is made up of an OS map of Cumbria the 88 has one thats a map of the Crewe area The red lines are there. https://www.flickr.com/photos/britishrail1980sand1990s/33185055675/in/photolist-Sz9isM-SvsLF3-SvxaKS-RZsXbf-RZjtEQ-Rjw4MT-Sys5Uk-SuJYPA-Sz9Fia-SnU36p-SuJWfN-SuK4vE-SvrArC Edited March 1, 2017 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caradoc Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 88001 Revolution ties in nicely with 68001 Evolution. Ed And for working Anglo-Scottish services one should be named Devolution ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaneggleston Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 And for working Anglo-Scottish services one should be named Devolution ! Or 'Independence' if the SNP could choose a name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfsup Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 First Passenger Hauling service and official launch looks set to be the 9th of May. ''Direct Rail Services are proud to unveil another technical innovation, the eagerly awaited Class 88 Locomotive. A very special and exclusive train will run from London Euston on Tuesday 9 May, conveying industry guests and VIPs aboard the superb Belmond Northern Belle.'' http://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-class-88-vip-launch-train/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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