There just isn’t the diversity of locomotives there was when I was a kid. The irony here though is that the shape and look of the class 66 is that of the class 59, which I’m told was in turn an homage to Western Yeoman, which was owned by Foster Yeoman at the time. And you can see similarities including the cab door.
@@SvenTviking Good point about the age of locos and I've noticed many heritage locos (as it were) pulling trains without trailing the 60 ton dead weight, so is it that some locos are expected to 'fail' more than others, or is there some other reason? Another answer I had was that it was there to supply heat and electrical power, but I didn't really find that satisfying either.
hi great video, these are locos i remember.all we get now is 66s on the mainline how times have changed.the 52s are a great loco
There just isn’t the diversity of locomotives there was when I was a kid. The irony here though is that the shape and look of the class 66 is that of the class 59, which I’m told was in turn an homage to Western Yeoman, which was owned by Foster Yeoman at the time. And you can see similarities including the cab door.
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The main reason to drag a spare Loco is for Shunting purposes at the destination, there’s no Pilots left anymore.
Never knew wcr had a 52
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Why is Western Champion pulling a 47 type 'deadweight'?
In case the Western failed as it’s an “enthusiast” loco. Funny thing is the 47 is not that much younger.
@@SvenTviking Good point about the age of locos and I've noticed many heritage locos (as it were) pulling trains without trailing the 60 ton dead weight, so is it that some locos are expected to 'fail' more than others, or is there some other reason? Another answer I had was that it was there to supply heat and electrical power, but I didn't really find that satisfying either.
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