Colas Class 70s for sale ?!

[Roast Veg]

Long lead times for parts have been quoted as well.

 

[D6130]

Also Preston Docks - Lindsey Bitumen which tends to be a pair of 56s.

That varies. It seems to be a 70 for a few weeks at a time, the a pair of 56s for another few weeks, then back to a 70 again. I think they may rotate like that to keep up drivers' traction knowledge.

 

[LOL The Irony]

Edit: I also like it how the picture is of 70813..

What is the significance of 813?

 

[fgwrich]

They are crap on t3 work, but excellent for bulk haulage.

Indeed, I wouldn't be surprised if they eventually make their way over to Freightliner or Cappagh / DC Rail - Freightliner seem happy proving their pulling power on the Somerset "Jumbo" trains, though surprisingly not actually using them full time on them.

 

[Flange Squeal]

What is the significance of 813?

I'm guessing @XCTurbostar is referring to the picture used being 70813, but the advert being for 70801-4.

 

[Tynwald]

Massive problem with parts supply, Plus technical information also. Superb loco when working ok.

 

[simonw]

They are crap on t3 work, but excellent for bulk haulage.

T3?

 

[LOL The Irony]

I'm guessing @XCTurbostar is referring to the picture used being 70813, but the advert being for 70801-4.

I see. Probably just got whatever images were available.

 

[NI 271]

T3?

Engineering possessions, worked under module T3 of the rule book.

I think 4F89 may be referring to the comfort (or lack thereof) during downtime on such jobs. It isn't easy to find a comfortable position to sleep on them (although I usually manage, tbf), unlike, say, a 66 or 60. It's either that, or (more likely, now I think about it), the fact that the engine autostop suspend button needs to be pressed every 30 minutes to prevent it shutting down - the Colas 70s have an advantage here as they will run for 2 hours.

 

[4F89]

Engineering possessions, worked under module T3 of the rule book.

I think 4F89 may be referring to the comfort (or lack thereof) during downtime on such jobs. It isn't easy to find a comfortable position to sleep on them (although I usually manage, tbf), unlike, say, a 66 or 60. It's either that, or (more likely, now I think about it), the fact that the engine autostop suspend button needs to be pressed every 30 minutes to prevent it shutting down - the Colas 70s have an advantage here as they will run for 2 hours.

Auto stop, lack of cooker, plus the parking brake on a non-twin-piped top and tail.

#ifyouknowyouknow

Sleeping on a 70 is much easier than a 66 too, the only advantage

 

[NI 271]

parking brake on a non-twin-piped top and tail.

#ifyouknowyouknow

Another advantage the Colas ones have...

 

[4F89]

Another advantage the Colas ones have...

How do theirs differ? From what I've read, the pb isolation is the same on either FL or Colas.

 

[simonw]

Engineering possessions, worked under module T3 of the rule book.

I think 4F89 may be referring to the comfort (or lack thereof) during downtime on such jobs. It isn't easy to find a comfortable position to sleep on them (although I usually manage, tbf), unlike, say, a 66 or 60. It's either that, or (more likely, now I think about it), the fact that the engine autostop suspend button needs to be pressed every 30 minutes to prevent it shutting down - the Colas 70s have an advantage here as they will run for 2 hours.

Thanks

 

[NI 271]

How do theirs differ? From what I've read, the pb isolation is the same on either FL or Colas.

All were modified a few years ago, no longer any need for the pulling of toggles etc. Tie them on and go, either behind the lead loco or top and tailed. Very, very welcome.

 

[4F89]

I can bet!

 

[FOCTOC]

How do you come to the conclusion they're crap on T3s?

 

[4F89]

How do you come to the conclusion they're crap on T3s?

When u call for 5mph and get either zero, or 40, that's a start!

 

[FOCTOC]

When u call for 5mph and get either zero, or 40, that's a start!

I did hundreds if not thousands of hours on 70s on T3s. Only loco I ever got to drop stone at .5mph was a 70 - absolutely awesome bits of kit.