Trainfan344
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So we all know the black 5's were the go anywhere, do anything steam loco's but are the Class 66's the same with Diesel loco's? Is that the reason so many were built?
No, they cannot work passenger trains as they have no train supply.
I'd argue that class 47s are probably more likely the 'Black 5' of the diesel era.
I was thinking 68s as well. Capable of nearly any passenger duty and most freight turns as well. The only thing I'm wondering about is their route availability sufficient for them to be used in most places?
I'd argue that class 47s are probably more likely the 'Black 5' of the diesel era.
I agree, and the 37s would also be a contender (especially as - being lighter - they have a wider route availability than a 47).
Of the modern stuff, the 68s maybe ?
Is there anywhere a 37 can't go?
So we all know the black 5's were the go anywhere, do anything steam loco's but are the Class 66's the same with Diesel loco's? Is that the reason so many were built?
Up until about 8 years ago they couldn't go South from Huddersfield towards Sheffield due to restrictions on the first viaduct out of HUD. Though that applied to all locos, rather than being specifically 37s. There's probably a few other places where locos of any kind are barred.
Is there anywhere a 37 can't go?
A small number of 37s had the horns moved from the roof to the top of the nose to enable them to go to some places in Healey Mills territory with restricted clearances. Was the Penistone route one of them? Or was it just a weight over the viaducts thing?
Up until about 8 years ago they couldn't go South from Huddersfield towards Sheffield due to restrictions on the first viaduct out of HUD. Though that applied to all locos,
With most test trains around Hudd being Class 31s which have RA5 like a Class 20, surely they'd be allowed over?
37s are also RA5.