Sale of two DB Class 67s to Colas

[dgl]

I suppose the only other option that might have been available either at the time or a few years later (although quite a mad and near impossible solution) was to T+T with modified redundant HST power cars but then you have the problem of requiring 2x the locomotives.

 

[furnessvale]

why should refrigerated wagons make any difference. They already run in the consists of trains already hauled by 66/70/86/90

I don't think there are any actual fridge WAGONS within the UK but there are plenty of fridge containers appearing on container trains.

 

[59CosG95]

Any news on this pair?

 

[BurtonM]

Surprised nobody mentioned/suggested that TPE could run LHCS services with them, and strengthen some 185 diagrams...

 

[CosherB]

Surprised nobody mentioned/suggested that TPE could run LHCS services with them, and strengthen some 185 diagrams...

Probably because DRS have this sewn up with the 68s.

 

[59CosG95]

Probably because DRS have this sewn up with the 68s.

That seems more like a "definitely" to me.

 

[59CosG95]

Both 67s are now in the COTS pool according to TOPS. The deal is done.

 

[221129]

Both 67s are now in the COTS pool according to TOPS. The deal is done.

And for the rest of us that means?

 

[CosherB]

And for the rest of us that means?

Both of the DBC 67s are now allocated to Colas Rail.

 

[221129]

Both of the DBC 67s are now allocated to Colas Rail.

Thank you.

 

[Townsend Hook]

And for the rest of us that means?

The COTS pool is a Colas Rail pool, so it means that the locos in question have been transferred from DBC to Colas.

 

[matt]

And for the rest of us that means?

One of the Colas Rail pools of locos

 

[Townsend Hook]

Since COTS is the Colas 37 pool, and Colas' 37s exclusively work NR test trains, it would seem likely that that is the intended use for the 67s.

 

[ash39]

Isn't there still the minor issue that both have them have been stored for the best part of a year with, what another poster claimed earlier in the thread, fairly serious mechanical issues?

 

[TheEdge]

You may find two become one by the process of part stripping.

 

[59CosG95]

Isn't there still the minor issue that both have them have been stored for the best part of a year with, what another poster claimed earlier in the thread, fairly serious mechanical issues?

I heard it was absolutely shagged wheelsets keeping them on shed, but then again, I don't work for DBC so it could be absolutely anything.

 

[Y961 XBU]

Has any of the 60s that have been for sale recently been sold?

 

[superalbs]

Both of the two Class 67s have been painted into Colas Rail livery.

 

[CosherB]

Both of the two Class 67s have been painted into Colas Rail livery.

Are you sure? I know 27 has for certain .....

 

[Tim R-T-C]

Are you sure? I know 27 has for certain .....

From Railways Illustrated:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155055249918827

 

[superalbs]

Are you sure? I know 27 has for certain .....

Try this link: https://www.facebook.com/railwaysil...86666958826/10155055249918827/?type=1&theater

 

[Tim R-T-C]

Toton, home of the trainspotter with the telephoto lens.

 

[59CosG95]

Toton, home of the trainspotter with the telephoto lens.

I'm surprised Tamron haven't set up a lens store at Long Eaton yet!

 

[XCTurbostar]

Very nice. No doubt these will be named quite quickly being some of the newest locos in the colas fleet.
Thanks,
Ross

 

[Tim R-T-C]

Very nice. No doubt these will be named quite quickly being some of the newest locos in the colas fleet.
Thanks,
Ross

I wonder if one of them will carry Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte plates...

 

[SpacePhoenix]

I wonder if one of them will carry Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte plates...

Or what about Llanfair*pwllgwyngyll*gogery*chwyrn*drobwll*llan*tysilio*gogo*goch nameplates?

 

[t_star2001uk]

I wonder if one of them will carry Dyfrbont Pontcysyllte plates...

You mean like the one that was stolen..

 

[CosherB]

My bad ..... looking great!

 

[fgwrich]

Now branded up and Ready to Roll!

https://twitter.com/colasrailuk/status/836944229947559939

 

[MCR247]

Whilst it would've been pointless for Colas to do it, i have to say they would've looked good fitted with new headlights allowing the front to be orange