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I’ve fumbled onto a characteristic of few 66s during idle where occasionally, the RPM increases and stays that way for a minute or two before idling back down. Does anybody know what triggers this? My guess is it feeds pressure onto the brakes at the back of the modal. Here’s references...

I am opening this thread to garner intel as to why and how the aforementioned Freightliner class 66 numbers mentioned above, are the only locos authorised to run the seasonal RHTT work on the London Underground network.

Is there a given reason for why FL 66565 acquainted at Leicester works and why 66563 now took its place?

Does anybody have any info regarding the state of 66552? From all I know, it remains parked at Leeds Freightliner depot for over a year now. I am also aware that 66585 & 597 are long time no runners as well

As the title states, the query, in particular, is associated with the Freightliner intermodal service from East Mids - Felixstowe which seems to be assigned on quite the adventurous voyage down the NLL suburbs through Stratford via the speedy ECML cruise down Retford for this week & next week...

Whilst browsing through the RTT schedule of Camden Jn earlier this morning, I noticed a Freightliner Q schedule in place for a Felixstowe - Cannock Intermodal run. Schedule in reference: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:H64676/2021-07-20/detailed If my memory serves me correctly...

This has been a recurring thought that I somehow could not empty from my mind for a while now. But does anyone have a clue as to why some class 66s produce a "whine" sound when on the lowest setting, and why this whining sound is more extensive & audible on some class 66s only, compared to...