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European Railroad Discussion > Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric powerDate: 10/14/18 01:52 Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: bakersfielddave I visited Carlisle on vacation in October this year a very good location for various train action
this excursion arrived near Midnight en route to Scotland it could have been an regular scene from 50 years ago the locomotive design would date back to about 1960 the blue painted tank cars in the background are for the leaf cleaning sandite trains the season starting now Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/14/18 01:58 by bakersfielddave. You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today! Date: 10/14/18 08:36 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: prrmpup Very nice.
A Class 37 living up to its nickname. Is that a 47 on the rear? Seems very late for an excursion, arrival Glasgow in the wee hours no doubt. Date: 10/14/18 11:02 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: gaspeamtrak Excelent!! Thank you for sharing!!! :):):)
Date: 10/14/18 13:04 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: King_Coal Thanks for posting this. Interesting sounding engine. Trying to think of an American equivalent. Maybe a Baldwin and Alco cross?
The train is interesting as well. 4 buffet cars separated by a kitchen? Then coaches, but not like in the movies. Open seating. Any incite you can provide? Date: 10/14/18 16:44 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: bakersfielddave prrmpup Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Very nice. > A Class 37 living up to its nickname. > Is that a 47 on the rear? > Seems very late for an excursion, arrival Glasgow > in the wee hours no doubt. yes a class 47 on the rear the train was going on to Dumfries in Scotland not far away about an hour by rail Date: 10/14/18 17:01 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: exhaustED Class 37s being something of a cult in heritage traction; nick-named 'tractors' for obvious reasons. 1750hp English Electric locos. Owned/operated by West Coast Railway Company - a company that owns heritage traction (classes 33, 37, 47 mainly) and operates excursions exclusively.
Date: 10/14/18 17:11 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: bakersfielddave a few more the next day
a freight version heading for some work along the line and a push pull train from Barrow in Furness it is a tribute to the longevity of these units as they were well into service from the time when JFK was the president and in that they are still receiving overhauls You must be a registered subscriber to watch videos. Join Today! Date: 10/14/18 20:49 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: bakersfielddave some of the trains i saw at Carlisle a few weeks ago
quite a busy freight location about 3 or more an hour and more so after dark pass through here this is the rail head treatment train a sandite spray used to clear the tracks of contaminents in fall weather conditions old and new side by side    Date: 10/14/18 20:51 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: bakersfielddave new locos diesel and electric compatabile
great murals of the age of steam adorn the walls    Date: 10/14/18 20:53 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: bakersfielddave late at night the intermodals roll by these 25 kv AC units date back to the mid 1960s they must have racked up millions of miles since
light rain and a local diesel multiple unit waiting to depart to Whitehaven on the Cumbrian coast route the excursion train waiting for the signal to depart Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/14/18 20:59 by bakersfielddave.    Date: 10/14/18 20:57 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: bakersfielddave a northbound intermodal for Scotland around midnight ,these locos were introduced in the 1990s and also are million milers
an electric multiple unit on an Edinburgh to Manchester Airport shuttle the 1965 era English Electric loco arriving from Barrow in Furness    Date: 10/14/18 20:57 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: bakersfielddave driving van trailer leading back to Barrow shortly after arrival with the locomotive pushing
 Date: 10/14/18 22:00 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: krm152 Awesome videos and photos. Definitely like the Class 37 units.
Thanks for posting. ALLEN Date: 10/18/18 00:13 Re: Carlisle October 2018 or 1968 English Electric power Author: 86235 bakersfielddave Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > new locos diesel and electric compatabile The 88s are 25kV 5400 hp electric locomotives with a 'last mile' diesel capability of 900 hp. |