Seeing things - Class 67's

Bodie · 17th May 2012, 00:22

I saw the usual class 67 at Inverness Sat 12th May but I have recorded it as 67025.

This can't be can it???

I know there are only four RETB fitted 67's of which 025 isn't one and they are the one's that are allowed up this way.

Was I seeing things???

Most probably half asleep

Just need to hear it from someone else, as 67025 is one of the few I need to see to complete the class

Thanks

Bodie

Pen Mill · 17th May 2012, 01:19

67025 is shown on Locoscene as spotted at Inverness on the 13th May , so it has been up your way recently !

Liam · 17th May 2012, 03:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodie

I saw the usual class 67 at Inverness Sat 12th May but I have recorded it as 67025.

This can't be can it???

I know there are only four RETB fitted 67's of which 025 isn't one and they are the one's that are allowed up this way.

Was I seeing things???

Most probably half asleep

Just need to hear it from someone else, as 67025 is one of the few I need to see to complete the class

Thanks

Bodie

I'm confused.

RETB is only required North of the Ness Railway Bridge. As far as I am aware, all 67's are allowed to Inverness, either via Aviemore or Aberdeen.

jopsuk · 17th May 2012, 06:01

I think it might be preferred to use the RETB ones for the Highland mainline due to the brake modifications, but not required.

hairyhandedfool · 17th May 2012, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodie

....I know there are only four RETB fitted 67's....

There are five RETB fitted 67s, 67004, 67007, 67009, 67011 and 67030.

Bodie · 17th May 2012, 23:43

Thank you for your help

So glad I wasn't seeing things.

Still if it weren't my eyes it was my brain, thinking non RETB 67's couldn't get to Inverness. My thought's were because the sleeper 67 comes from the RETB pool of 67's.

Thanks again

Bodie

SC318250 · 19th May 2012, 15:01

Only 3 of the 5 RETB skips were available the other day

67009
67007 (which has failed a couple of times over the last few weeks)
67004/030 (stopped for wheelsets)
67011 on exam I think

scottie · 21st May 2012, 09:17

67025 was definately at inverness on the 13th cos i saw it at aviemore on southbound sleeper that day while on my hols there. 67017 did it rest of the week.

17th May 2012, 00:22	#1
Bodie Member Join Date: 10 Oct 2011 Posts: 46	Seeing things - Class 67's I saw the usual class 67 at Inverness Sat 12th May but I have recorded it as 67025. This can't be can it??? I know there are only four RETB fitted 67's of which 025 isn't one and they are the one's that are allowed up this way. Was I seeing things??? Most probably half asleep Just need to hear it from someone else, as 67025 is one of the few I need to see to complete the class Thanks Bodie

17th May 2012, 01:19	#2
Pen Mill Member Join Date: 19 Oct 2010 Location: Yeovil Somerset Posts: 337	67025 is shown on Locoscene as spotted at Inverness on the 13th May , so it has been up your way recently !

17th May 2012, 06:01	#4
jopsuk Established Member Join Date: 13 May 2008 Posts: 6,244	I think it might be preferred to use the RETB ones for the Highland mainline due to the brake modifications, but not required.

17th May 2012, 23:43	#6
Bodie Member Join Date: 10 Oct 2011 Posts: 46	Thank you for your help So glad I wasn't seeing things. Still if it weren't my eyes it was my brain, thinking non RETB 67's couldn't get to Inverness. My thought's were because the sleeper 67 comes from the RETB pool of 67's. Thanks again Bodie

19th May 2012, 15:01	#7
SC318250 Member Join Date: 4 Jun 2011 Posts: 57	Only 3 of the 5 RETB skips were available the other day 67009 67007 (which has failed a couple of times over the last few weeks) 67004/030 (stopped for wheelsets) 67011 on exam I think

21st May 2012, 09:17	#8
scottie scottie Member Join Date: 20 Feb 2012 Location: south yorkshire Posts: 20	67025 was definately at inverness on the 13th cos i saw it at aviemore on southbound sleeper that day while on my hols there. 67017 did it rest of the week.