Class 69 cab front details

[SEtrains]

I’ve only noticed this now but why do 69008-69011 have a second orange thing on the cab ends whereas 69001-007 don’t? Are certain units required for different operations?

 

[swt_passenger]

It’s an additional electrical connector fitted to 3 of them for some reason to do with hauling EMU’s around. Was mentioned a few times in the main Class 69 thread:

GBRF confirms conversion of Class 56s to Class 69s

GBRF have today confirmed that they are going to convert sixteen class 56 loco prices into class 69s (chortle) by fitting them with EMD 12-710 engines! GB Railfreight (GBRf) has confirmed an order for 16 Class 69s that will be converted from Class 56s it bought last year. The locomotives will...

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[SEtrains]

Thanks, it seems as though 4 units have been fitted with the electrical connectors. I saw 69008 on Friday on a class 701 drag which has the connector

 

[ExRes]

Thanks, it seems as though 4 units have been fitted with the electrical connectors. I saw 69008 on Friday on a class 701 drag which has the connector

Basically replacements for similarly fitted GBRf 47727, 47739 & 47749 which are said to be nearing retirement

 

[Sun Chariot]

Basically replacements for similarly fitted GBRf 47727, 47739 & 47749 which are said to be nearing retirement

Exactly, the control jumpers are visible in these photos of 47727 (hauling 701029), 47749 and 69008.

 

[wickham]

In addition to the additional jumper socket, I beleive 69008 up have emu Deler Couplings too, in order to couple diectly to so-fitted stock and opperate their brakes.

 

[D1511]

In addition to the additional jumper socket, I beleive 69008 up have emu Deler Couplings too, in order to couple diectly to so-fitted stock and opperate their brakes.

It certainly does ....