Colas Class 70s - deliveries now underway

[dannyandy]

With the imminent arrival of the first of colas' class 70s being delivered in the next few days to Liverpool docks (exc 70099/70801) I just have a few questions that I would like help with:
- Is there any certain date that they are due into Liverpool? I heard they are onboard ACLs atlantic concert as I write this.
-When they arrive at Liverpool will they be transported by road (and if so where to) or will they be taken by rail (and if so what by and where to)?

Thanks in Advance

Daniel

 

[starrymarkb]

According to AIS/Marine Traffic it's due about 19:00 on the 4th.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/265137000

 

[dannyandy]

According to AIS/Marine Traffic it's due about 19:00 on the 4th.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/265137000

Right thanks for that, now to work out if theyre going by rail or road.

 

[Steve wakerly]

Right thanks for that, now to work out if theyre going by rail or road.

what I have heard, expected to go by rail sometime next week.

 

[Freightmaster]

Right thanks for that, now to work out if theyre going by rail or road.

Moving out by rail (hauled by another Colas loco).

No timings 'in the system' yet, but you can be sure that details will
be posted on every gen group under the sun when they are!!


MARK

 

[Y186520]

At 0600 this morning Atlantic Concert approaching 13 degrees west. Approx
200 miles from the most northerly point of Ireland.

 

[windnoise69]

Once docked any idea where they'll be heading?

 

[G_A_C_C_C]

The nearest Tesco for some burgers and sausages followed by B&Q for a 15 piece BBQ tools set and some hickory smoked woodchips

 

[anthony263]

The nearest Tesco for some burgers and sausages followed by B&Q for a 15 piece BBQ tools set and some hickory smoked woodchips

I suspect the colas staff will have everything ready for when the ship arrives.

Lets hope they dont drop any of these loco's

 

[cj_1985]

Once docked any idea where they'll be heading?

I would imagine they will be dragged to Cardiff Canton (Pullman Rail/Colas) since that's where 70099/70801 has been "based" since Colas took it over, or alternatively they could be moved to the Colas Depot at Rugby.

 

[dannyandy]

Lets hope they dont drop any of these loco's

I think the ship thy're on is a ro-ro / container ship so that shouldnt happen!

Thanks for the help everyone, much appreciated, now just to wait for the times..
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---

The nearest Tesco for some burgers and sausages followed by B&Q for a 15 piece BBQ tools set and some hickory smoked woodchips

The nearest Tescos actually isnt far away from seaforth at all, must only be a mile or so away
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
The Atlantic concert was in Liverpool this afternoon, could not see sight of the 70s though

 

[cj_1985]

They were reported to be off the ship on the "Railways Illustrated" twitter feed


https://twitter.com/railwaysillus/status/419513706931027971

 

[fgwrich]

First Colas 70s are now sitting dockside in Liverpool Docks, before lifting of their trailers and onward movement over the next coming days down to Colas Rail's Rugby Depot for commissioning.

 

[BantamMenace]

Not my photo, I'm unaware of any copyright implications

http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisjohnw/11753472065/

 

[dannyandy]

Went down to seaforth since im quite near to it and got some photos, not the best but...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80127860@N03/11772436756/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80127860@N03/11771676585/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80127860@N03/11772126544/in/photostream/

 

[Beveridges]

Damn the Colas 56's won't have much of a future with these on their way into service!

At least they're not Sheds.

 

[Wavertreelad]

Video of the locomotives on the way to Norfolk.

http://youtu.be/xlc8Gwi7EeE

 

[DarloRich]

Damn the Colas 56's won't have much of a future with these on their way into service!

At least they're not Sheds.

I think they still will - Colas want to expand their operations and win more contracts. Coupled with the general power shortage in the country i think they will still have work

 

[fgwrich]

Few pictures of the unloading on here.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/607766...Cg-fNqgFJ-ffbNwN-hEoK14-a1AxE6-cXjhYJ-88zsQi/

 

[Beveridges]

Hilter finds out about Colas Class 70's:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcnPwBG07sc





(Not my video BTW)

 

[61653 HTAFC]

That's possibly the best 'Hitler Rant' I've seen in about 3 years!

 

[37671]

There will be plenty of work for everything.
Also what's the rush getting photos, there will be plenty of opportunity.

 

[455driver]

That's possibly the best 'Hitler Rant' I've seen in about 3 years!

yep, its a good one.

 

[60008]

More "Firebones" to film . I have to say the livery looks nice just like on the Grids .

 

[ModernRailways]

That's possibly the best 'Hitler Rant' I've seen in about 3 years!

Usually they are terrible but that one was actually done quite well!

 

[Peter Mugridge]

That's possibly the best 'Hitler Rant' I've seen in about 3 years!

Quick question - having seen so many of these adaptions... which film does the original clip come from?

 

[Beveridges]

Usually they are terrible but that one was actually done quite well!

Yep when I first found this I thought it was going to be just another terrible one but it turned out to be funny

 

[Freightmaster]

Quick question - having seen so many of these adaptions... which film does the original clip come from?

Downfall: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363163/

A bit more background info here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8617454.stm


MARK

 

[swt_passenger]

The Downfall video about the whole Downfall video thing (referred to in the BBC article above) is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSYk8ofhYFY

 

[60008]

I'd rather have a 56 anyday...................