There is no reason why they couldn't use a power car in place of a 37 on the existing test trains, with the driving car at the other end converted to work with the power car.Don't think so. The 31s were gotten rid of a few years ago and most 37s NR use now are colas, HNRC or DRS ones leased in to operate test trains, particularly UTUs (ones with a 37 on one end and a DBSO on the other). Doubt they'll take any more HSTs, 1 set is enough and it'd probably take a while to outfit another.
in locomotive terms there was only class 20's that were more "go anywhere" than HST's.So NR have a few sets, including 37 and 31.
Do these locos have route availability that the HST doesn't?
Just thinking whether any HSTs would be taken by them so they can get rid of their older locos.
More modern, higher speed (100mph testing vs 80/90mph with a 37), lower fuel consumption, common fleet etc etcProbably not, but why would they need to do that when what they've already got works perfectly?
and less polluting...More modern, higher speed (100mph testing vs 80/90mph with a 37), lower fuel consumption, common fleet etc etc
most 37s NR use now are colas, HNRC or DRS
Probably not, but why would they need to do that when what they've already got works perfectly?
Like I said, most. Anyway, the 37s are fairly reliable, doesn't mean they won't fail from time to time.or the class 97's
does it? I wonder.
For the reasons given above.What is the point of having a test train that will do 125 mph when the line it's working on is only "fit" for 60 mph.
You may as well keep the old school second train.
Unless you just want to see some more 43s still working?
realistically for testing purposes you need both.What is the point of having a test train that will do 125 mph when the line it's working on is only "fit" for 60 mph.
You may as well keep the old school second train.
Unless you just want to see some more 43s still working?
Can a 43 tow a 442?
just kidding.would you have to rewire the coaches or can you sling some electrical gubbins in the guards bit of the 43 to give the correct supply?
How heavy is a test train relative to an 88 on diesel? That would be NR setting a good example if possible....(probable RA issues??)
in locomotive terms there was only class 20's that were more "go anywhere"...
I think the 20 and the 73 has to be the most go-anywhere loco on the network. I'd certainly be happy to see more of the GB ones covered and utilised on the test train jobs.
the 20's have had a good innings, realistically they are only good for shunting duties now.I think the 20 and the 73 has to be the most go-anywhere loco on the network. I'd certainly be happy to see more of the GB ones covered and utilised on the test train jobs.