Trans-Pennine have just ordered 13 rakes of Loco Hauled coaches from CAF with motive power to be provided by Class 68 Locomotives - Proper Trains coming back without an engine under the passenger compartment shaking you and deafening you - yippee!
Quote from: Tony on May 23, 2016, 12:55:56 PM
Trans-Pennine have just ordered 13 rakes of Loco Hauled coaches from CAF with motive power to be provided by Class 68 Locomotives - Proper Trains coming back without an engine under the passenger compartment shaking you and deafening you - yippee!
DRS 68's or they having there own ?
Quote from: tphi12000 on May 23, 2016, 02:20:48 PM
DRS 68's or they having there own ?
The quote states 'some' of the 68s are already in the country, so looks like DRS ones. They are going on the Liverpool - Newcastle services
Quote from: Tony on May 23, 2016, 02:28:34 PM
The quote states 'some' of the 68s are already in the country, so looks like DRS ones. They are going on the Liverpool - Newcastle services
Liverpool - Newcastle until the bi-modes arrive, then they'll work Scarborough and Middlesborough services.
Believe there may be another order of '68s' coming, otherwise DRS won't be able to use any !
Interestingly, the coaches can do 125mph whilst the 68s are limited to 100mph, which means that they can be used with faster locos should the need arise.
Quote from: T840MAK on May 23, 2016, 02:48:01 PM
Liverpool - Newcastle until the bi-modes arrive, then they'll work Scarborough and Middlesborough services.
Believe there may be another order of '68s' coming, otherwise DRS won't be able to use any !
Interestingly, the coaches can do 125mph whilst the 68s are limited to 100mph, which means that they can be used with faster locos should the need arise.
Rail has the Bi-modes for Edingburghs
http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/05/23/brand-new-locomotive-hauled-trains-for-tpe
Quote from: Tony on May 23, 2016, 02:52:32 PM
Rail has the Bi-modes for Edingburghs
http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/05/23/brand-new-locomotive-hauled-trains-for-tpe
The Edinburghs are an extension of the current Newcastle service.