DBC has 10 Class 66s available for sale

[ScottDarg]

All 10 of these locos are now with GBRf.

• 66250 moved to Doncaster Decoy
• 66008/081/132/141/184 moved to Doncaster Roberts Road
• 66016/046/058/238 moved to Peterborough

The 4 that were moved to Peterborough are seemingly on the move to Eastleigh already based on this pic (not mine): https://flic.kr/p/D2ayqZ

 

[cj_1985]

Can we safely assume that this batch of locos won't be getting the upgraded cab window mods like most other 66/7s (except 66738-66746), as they're headed to Eastleigh rather than longport ?

 

[snakeeyes]

Can we safely assume that this batch of locos won't be getting the upgraded cab window mods like most other 66/7s (except 66738-66746), as they're headed to Eastleigh rather than longport ?

What's the cab window mods for?

 

[richieb1971]

Assuming these will be repainted. The pic above shows two bright red DBC examples. Surprised they got rid of the red ones.

 

[Far north 37]

Assuming these will be repainted. The pic above shows two bright red DBC examples. Surprised they got rid of the red ones.

think a repaint can hide a lot under the shell

 

[SPADTrap]

What's the cab window mods for?

So the windows close and don't leak I'd imagine

 

[cj_1985]

I believe that the window mods better insulate the cab from wind/temperature/draughts/accoustics. There by improving the drivers environment

 

[Ciderking]

Eastleigh works this morning renumbered 66782 and in new livery,

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/24907072687/in/dateposted-public/

 

[themiller]

Eastleigh works this morning renumbered 66782 in new livery,

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/24907072687/in/dateposted-public/

It looks like the rear-view mirrors have been deleted!

 

[trainmania100]

Looks fantastic that new livery

 

[cj_1985]

Indeed it does...
Although i'm a bit surprised that the swing head knuckle coupler has been retained... would have thought they would have removed it to keep the couplings in line with the rest of the fleet

 

[richieb1971]

I love it when they extend the yellow from the cabs a bit further down the middle. Great choice of livery compared to the old one.

 

[XCTurbostar]

You could mistake it for being brand new in that livery..

 

[Mag_seven]

Eastleigh works this morning renumbered 66782 and in new livery,

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/24907072687/in/dateposted-public/

I'm not all that keen on the big writing (other than "GBRf") even though it advertises a good cause - would much prefer large cast plates.

 

[Blaahh]

If anyone keen for a jaunt to Eastleigh, its out this morning - take a ladder!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/128828453@N05/24943076857/in/datetaken/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/128828453@N05/38895556745/in/datetaken/

 

[GB]

Indeed it does...
Although i'm a bit surprised that the swing head knuckle coupler has been retained... would have thought they would have removed it to keep the couplings in line with the rest of the fleet

It has a draw hook for use with screw couplings if needed.

 

[cj_1985]

It has a draw hook for use with screw couplings if needed.

no, I knew that... but do GBRf have any stock that requires a knuckle coupling?

 

[GB]

Whether there is or isn’t at the moment, if the coupling is already installed and working why would you want to limit yourself in the future by removing it?

 

[43096]

Whether there is or isn’t at the moment, if the coupling is already installed and working why would you want to limit yourself in the future by removing it?

Because if you have no need for it, it is something else that needs maintaining.

 

[GB]

Please, how much do you think it needs maintaining in the grand scheme of things. They obviously thought it’s an asset worth keeping so they did.

 

[furnessvale]

no, I knew that... but do GBRf have any stock that requires a knuckle coupling?

Who knows what plans the most go ahead of all the freight companies have?

 

[cj_1985]

Who knows what plans the most go ahead of all the freight companies have?

Very true.

 

[E_Reeves]

I don't like where they've put that number. I still prefer the 'old' Europorte style.

 

[Ciderking]

Former DB 66016 now 66781 repainted into GBRf livery.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/39067167925/in/dateposted-public/

 

[Ciderking]

Surprise new livery on 66789,

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/40474797832/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/40474796672/in/photostream/

 

[59CosG95]

Surprise new livery on 66789,

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/40474797832/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/40474796672/in/photostream/

So, the rumours are confirmed...

 

[goblinuser]

Surprise new livery on 66789,

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/40474797832/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/40474796672/in/photostream/

Now that is a SHOCK. Looks great on a 66 though.

 

[E_Reeves]

Ooh that does look good

 

[Mag_seven]

Livery looks slight brighter than BR Blue to me!

 

[JMH77]

Surprise new livery on 66789,

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/40474797832/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/sparrowhawk7/40474796672/in/photostream/

Now I know a lot of people dislike the 66's but I'm not one of them and in my opinion that looks blooming excellent. Would love to see one in Railfreight livery too. There was a Bachmann one on Ebay (probably still is) that had been re-sprayed but it didn't really do the livery justice.