Would it be worth VTEC taking some as in-house Thunderbird locos? Is it more cost-effective to buy your own and operate them or just lease?
Interesting theory you have.....
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Utter, utter nonsense. There is no law to say disposals have to be on open tender, or what price you have to accept.
EWS signed a code of conduct on disposals back in the day when acquiring locos was much more difficult than now and they had an effective monopoly on 2nd hand locos. I doubt it is legally enforceable, and actually is pretty pointless now - although DB Cargo still seem to be abiding by it, perhaps because they believe it gives them the best price.
EWS got a lot of stick for scrapping serviceable locos back in the early 2000s. I can't say Im that surprised this has occurred, the value will be higher as they are fairly modern so it will be interesting to see how this pans out.
Thanks,
Ross
Indeed. But that is somewhat different to "being against the law" for the reasons cited originally.The reason for that was to get the CMA off their back though. They could have been done for uncompetitive behaviour.
HSTs have been known to rescue 57s from time to time
I can't see DRS paying much attention to be honest, given that the 67s don't really do anything the 68s don't do, with the exception of 125mph capability, which DRS don't need.
Utter, utter nonsense. There is no law to say disposals have to be on open tender, or what price you have to accept.
EWS signed a code of conduct on disposals back in the day when acquiring locos was much more difficult than now and they had an effective monopoly on 2nd hand locos. I doubt it is legally enforceable, and actually is pretty pointless now - although DB Cargo still seem to be abiding by it, perhaps because they believe it gives them the best price.
How much is the price for one of these loco's likely to be?
If its not against the law why did they get fined for the practice?
Surely there is scope for a few extra ATW loco hauled diagrams considering I'm pretty sure DB also have a few surplus MK3's and DVT's lying around. Perhaps have them running Caerphilly - Barry on the peaks, getting rid of loco hauled on the Rhymney line was criminal in the first place.
Yes let's crucify the Valley Lines timetable even more by introducing slam door stock on a route with stations fairly frequently.
Fantasy aside - It would be more logical to deploy them on Holyhead - Cardiffs, and release stock for the Valleys that way.
Ultimatley though ATW is not in a position to refuse any extra capacity. However as you say, from a timetabling point of view using LHCS to release a few 150's would be prefferable.
Rumour alert ..... reported elsewhere on the interweb that the two 67s in question may be getting a coat of drab maroon paint ......
They were bought by Lothian Buses?
Actually the trams, to haul them up to Leith and save on electrification costs when the extensions built.
What's the fuel consumption like for a 67 compared with a 68?
Starting to wonder if some of them will end up like the 90's and 92's at Crewe and won't turn a wheel in service again. They're obsolete technology half way through their intended lifespan so unless they can find buyers or uses for them, I can't see a future for them.