RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted June 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 6, 2017 It must be really filthy then. Here is another shot taken at the same time. 66177 tees mail 2.jpg Mike Wiltshire Was there a reason it had white rooves? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Was there a reason it had white rooves? To reflect the sun as the cabs can become very hot. Virgin class 91 are currently appearing with a white cab for the same reason. Mike Wiltshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steadfast Posted June 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 6, 2017 You can just make out the colour divide on the rear cab in that pic. 66031 would make an interesting weathering project, it had one cab roof painted white at the same time during its long period out of use awaiting a new engine. This was subsequently overpainted maroon, which is now wearing off leaving white marks all over one of the cab rooves. Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted June 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 6, 2017 Leeds 10-05-17 66035 by john brace, on Flickr 66158 by john brace, on Flickr 66769 by john brace, on Flickr Doncaster same day 66722 by john brace, on Flickr 66198 by john brace, on Flickr 66432 by john brace, on Flickr 66747 by john brace, on Flickr 66047 by john brace, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Did EwS, DB ever fix the issue with hot cabs ? I know the workforce weren't happy leading to the white roof experiment . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Did EwS, DB ever fix the issue with hot cabs ? As quite a few of these pics show at least one cab door open, I'd suggest not! Edited June 7, 2017 by jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 As quite a few of these pics show at least one cab door open, I'd suggest not! That's a shame. Thoughtthe union was going for a tools down approach to that issue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
berwicksfinest Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 As quite a few of these pics show at least one cab door open, I'd suggest not! Basically they have been fitted with a fan in the cab roof (as we all know heat rises) so basically its like sitting in a fan oven now. Tinted film has also been place on side windows again not very effective at all 66090 has been trialled with full proper real air con. infinitely better but is fitted in place of current heater and is n my opinion too low down. Unions I'll refrain from commenting on as they are not my most favourite organisation at the mo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steadfast Posted June 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2017 As quite a few of these pics show at least one cab door open, I'd suggest not! The doors don't lead directly into the cab so don't take too much from that. The doors are only pressed steel and can warp, so there's plenty where one door doesn't like staying shut, though conversely there are some where the door scrapes the floor as it opens - and that's a constant across all the operators 66s I've been on. Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks for the answers from those with more experience than me - the doors being open jumped out at me as being a pragmatic solution to the problem! I hope the issue is dealt with for those who spends hours on the real thing (rather than those tinkering with small versions like me!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
berwicksfinest Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Thanks for the answers from those with more experience than me - the doors being open jumped out at me as being a pragmatic solution to the problem! I hope the issue is dealt with for those who spends hours on the real thing (rather than those tinkering with small versions like me!) Thank you, but never will happen Realistically these are 15 years old, and to be fair my FOC don't care about us that much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2017 ive had a few EWS 66s with aircon fitted and its not too bad when it works, we have air con on ours too now, had 66849 fresh from having it fitted last summer and it was fantastic, windows shut and stiff nips! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I thought you was supposed to use White primer under warning panel Yellow ??!! Cheers, Phil. It's now been repainted into revised DRS by Arlington at Eastleigh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 ive had a few EWS 66s with aircon fitted and its not too bad when it works, we have air con on ours too now, had 66849 fresh from having it fitted last summer and it was fantastic, windows shut and stiff nips! Thanks for that image. my eyes, my eyes ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thank you, but never will happen Realistically these are 15 years old, and to be fair my FOC don't care about us that much I can guess who that is, shame though as we all know people's concentration drops off when it's too hot. We have similar issue in aviation with one type, where you an open the side window s and some airports won't let you get he aircon on... Actually Almost 20 years oldfirst EWS one was delivered march 98. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted June 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2017 Taken at Chestefield, Saturday late afternoon on 3rd June 2017. Two locos and one wagon. Easily modellable. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 (edited) Bit of an unusual one here for 2 reasons, firstly the 1513 Toton North Yard to Crewe Basford Hall isn't usually double headed and secondly I don't recall seeing it coming along the down fast, especially on a Friday afternoon!!!!!! Picture taken last Friday 9th June just south of Casey Lane and Basford Hall Junction itself with 66772 leading sister loco 66712. Edited June 13, 2017 by Iron Horse 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted June 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2017 Bit of an unusual one here for 2 reasons, firstly the 1513 Toton North Yard to Crewe Basford Hall isn't usually double headed and secondly I don't recall seeing it coming along the down fast, especially on a Friday afternoon!!!!!! Picture taken last Friday 9th June just south of Casey Lane and Basford Hall Junction itself with 66772 leading sister loco 66712. 66772 66712 Casey Lane 09JUN17.JPG there was an emergency speed restriction on the down slow at stableford imposed on Friday afternoon, chances are the train was on the fast to allow them to put the speed boards and Dalek out, (it was lifted on Monday) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 there was an emergency speed restriction on the down slow at stableford imposed on Friday afternoon, chances are the train was on the fast to allow them to put the speed boards and Dalek out, (it was lifted on Monday) It was quite funny as I had been watching it's progress on opentraintimes as it overtook the class 40 on the special on the slow. The 40 obviously got held at the signal just before Newcastle Road.......I could hear it whistling away while I was stood in the field......lol. It all seemed a bit strange late Friday afternoon!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Today - GBRf 66751 with 6N80 Doncaster Down Decoy - North Blyth Winning, Northumberland Cambois North Blyth (entering Battleship Wharf coal terminal) Edited June 14, 2017 by Alcanman 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWT442 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 With the annual pilgramage to the DEMU done last week, the preceeding few days were spent lineside at a few locations. The trip up from Southampton to Burton took a small detour via Suffolk and the Midlands, although not all in one day! First up is 66721 "Harry Beck", seen storming through Brantham working the evenings 4M02 Felixstowe North to Hams Hall. 31.05.17 Trundling through Cossington is 66623 "Bill Bolsover" working 6Z67 Trowse Yard to Tunstead Sidings empty aggregates. 01.06.17 Not long after, 66618 heads South with 6V08 Tunstead Sidings to Brentford Town. 01.06.17 66615 heads along the Down Slow at Cossington with 6M84 Dagenham Down Yard to Hope Earles Sidings. 01.06.17 GBRf's 66735 has a fairly light load of empty ballast boxes on 6L15 Toton North Yard to Whitemoor Yard. 01.06.17 With the vegetation grown since the last visit, 66423 stands in for the usual Class 68 as it works 6U76 Crewe Basford Hall to Mountsorrel through Coton Lane. 02.06.17 Heading for my home turf, 66565 heads along the WCML at Comberford Hall working 4O49 Crewe Basford Hall to Southampton Maritime. 02.06.17 An unusual one! 66588 flys through Tamworth working a Leicster to Ditton service, according to RTT. Can only assume it started from Leicster as a continuation of another service that was stoppped/cancelled there? 02.06.17 Andy. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted June 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 21, 2017 66723, looking like it's negotiating a wilderness !! Cheers, Phil. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 66756 ambles through Poole 10 mins early this morning, working light from Eastleigh to its naming ceremony at Swanage this afternoon. Note that a black binliner obscures the nameplate. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted June 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2017 66021, stood in Bescot yard today. Cheers, Phil. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted June 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2017 Reading 10-06-17 66562 by john brace, on Flickr 66044 by john brace, on Flickr 66023 by john brace, on Flickr 66616 by john brace, on Flickr 66134 by john brace, on Flickr 66136 by john brace, on Flickr 66529 by john brace, on Flickr 66106 by john brace, on Flickr 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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