Clayton CBD90 - Battery+diesel shunter - now BR Class 18

[Peter Sarf]

18006 today at Basford Hall, been in the same position for a few weeks now, not moved since I did the tour round Basford Hall on 5th April.
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Was there on 27/03/2025 and i feel for quite a while before.

I recall it being said that they are all grounded.

 

[Rhysdabeast]

Was there on 27/03/2025 and i feel for quite a while before.

I recall it being said that they are all grounded.

I heard the same thing, something about the position of the battery and being close to the cab, can't remember what the reason was but it was something along those lines.

 

[BlueLeanie]

I recall it being said that they are all grounded.

As in they are electrically earthed or they aren't to be moved?

 

[Peter Sarf]

I heard the same thing, something about the position of the battery and being close to the cab, can't remember what the reason was but it was something along those lines.

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As in they are electrically earthed or they aren't to be moved?

I think it was because the fuel tank is close to the cab door and could cause the driver to be trapped if it caught fire. So staff are not using them.

 

[cj_1985]

Last i heard, the ACTUAL reason they weren't being used on NR yards was a union concern issue barring their use. I forget the specific concern/s

 

[Roger B]

18004 (nearest the camera), 18011, 18001

Seen in this Youtube video:

Wowzers, many thanks DBS92042 - and Peter Sarf for the additional notes.

Really helps me to get a netter understanding of the layout.

Looks like I'll be visiting the Kia dealership and LIDL periodically over the next few months, but not the canal path until the leaves come down again in the autumn.

And I too won't shed any tears if that "small pesky brick building" is removed - by any means fair or foul.

 

[Peter Sarf]

Wowzers, many thanks DBS92042 - and Peter Sarf for the additional notes.

Really helps me to get a netter understanding of the layout.

Looks like I'll be visiting the Kia dealership and LIDL periodically over the next few months, but not the canal path until the leaves come down again in the autumn.

And I too won't shed any tears if that "small pesky brick building" is removed - by any means fair or foul.

I am wondering about vegetation. The main culprit seems to be Ivy maybe - which is evergreen. So its not worth worrying about seasons just the onward march of the stuff year-on-year,