D365
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Depends who you ask - I'm told the 69s are not the most comfortable of workplaces.
But I was very much expecting [and waiting for confirmation of] the next six conversions.
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But I was very much expecting [and waiting for confirmation of] the next six conversions.
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Do we know if the 69s will be assigned to any other workings other than the usual Mountfield - Southampton? I presume the Cl 69s will displace the vast majority of 66s already stationed in Tonbridge
Islineclear3_1
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Could the 69's replace Class 66's on engineering trains?
trainmania100
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They were on the hoo junction to Eastleigh trains, but they've mostly cleared off to doncaster and longport now
Having looked around one recently, I'm not surprised. The cab for example isn't great if your a tall person, as the floor has been raised up considerably. The sun visors are a little odd, very 1960s Volkswagen reminiscent!
I just hope the standard of welding at Longport Improves considerably in the next batch though - they are frankly awful. Arlington certainly does a good job of trying to hide it with a top quality paint job, but the bodyside ripples and indentations are still there.
69005 appears to have re-entered the paintshop at Eastleigh - https://www.47soton.co.uk/2022/06/eastleigh-works-14th-june-2022.html
Anyone know why, and what modifications / new livery will be appearing soon?
Anyone know why, and what modifications / new livery will be appearing soon?
pdeaves
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Hmmm, a repaint already? I hope they don't spend too much money on fancy liveries lest the financial decision makes put a stop to the fun. I've yet to see a 69 at all!
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Given that the text under the image states 'the lower bodyside can be seen to be rubbed down' - this is likely something to do with the cream line being wonky!
The cream band isn’t wonky, but the radiator grille certainly is…
pdeaves
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Turns out it was a 'freshen up'. It was at Rail Live in the same green livery today.
More a touch up to replace some of the deep scratches it sadly received on some of its recent trips (particularly to the SVR unfortunately).
ExRes
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Not sure if it's been mentioned elsewhere but 56128 is currently on test at Longport waiting to be re-registered as 69006, report, loco history and picture courtesy of WNXX
ExRes
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An update on the current fleet courtesy of WNXX (subscription section)
69001-005 (56031/311/018/069/007) in service
69006 (56128) @ Longport awaiting registration
69007-010 (56037/038/060/065) numbering not confirmed pending completion, all @ Longport
69011-012 (56032/077) 56032 moved to Marcroft by road this week 56077 @ Longport
69012-016 donor 56s not yet identified
69001-005 (56031/311/018/069/007) in service
69006 (56128) @ Longport awaiting registration
69007-010 (56037/038/060/065) numbering not confirmed pending completion, all @ Longport
69011-012 (56032/077) 56032 moved to Marcroft by road this week 56077 @ Longport
69012-016 donor 56s not yet identified
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How much "real" work are they doing so far? I'm aware of them doing the Mountfield/Southampton trips but not much else. On that, they've sort of become the normal traction but not every day. With 5 locos in services I'd have thought they would be showing up on rather more stuff by now. Are they still in the "teething problems" stage of life?
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56312 is expected to be in that range.
ExRes
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Yes, I believe the four originally mentioned were 009/081/098/312, perhaps the IDs are just which 56 will be which 69
Reported on WNXX today that the road transfer of 56032 to Marcroft ran into some problems and was taken back to Longport
Alanko
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Is 69006 set to receive another heritage livery?
They can technically do what ever a 66's does (or some I'm told) but due to training requirements you are unlikely to see them on engineering trains to and from (particularly larger) possessions.
I don’t see why, given it’s just had the bottom half repainted.
Alanko
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69006 is the newest 69 and I think so far has only been seen in primer paint?
ExRes
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I think you're mixing locos, 005 had the paint touch up
Juniper Driver
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Looked like it was 69001 that passed me at Wandsworth town with a freight at approx 215pm.Down Road.
ExRes
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Further WNXX update, 56128 has now been re-registered as 69006
There is currently a coincidental schedule in place for tomorrow 1015 0Z69 Longport FD to Longport FD via Bescot Up Engineering Sdg & Crewe
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Yep, it should be a 69006 test run.
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Is that the one which was on its way to being scrapped?
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That's the one, was bought from Booth's, I believe. As an aside, possibly newest 56 bodyshell remaining?
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69006 out for a test run today with 66741 for company on 0918 0G69 Longport FD to Hams Hall GBRf, they then ran 2 hours early as 1339 (1128) 0M70 back to Longport
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Yes my mistake, 739 to Hams Hall and 741 back according to RTT
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The 69 returned solo.