Riversuir226 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Took an early lunch to catch the pw ety coming into Waterford from the south wexford line. For anyone interested there ll be another run in the morning, leaving Waterford at 09:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 62'9" flats? 072 looks to be in a right state with that replacement panel/headlight:facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversuir226 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Share Posted May 5, 2016 62'9" flats? 072 looks to be in a right state with that replacement panel/headlight:facepalm: Add in black and orange door on the other side and you ll get a reliable loco that sounds top drawer . The flats are 62fters and are used to transport track panels and other bits around the network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 62'9" flats? 072 looks to be in a right state with that replacement panel/headlight:facepalm: Would it be correct to assume like other 071s she may get a major overhaul with body panel repairs when she gets resprayed into freight grey livery and becomes 7072? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I'm sure that's a given. Poor old thing seems overdue, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Or 776-23.45566789/23223 223467718000001.4 5567 072.... (In case she gets lost on a 2ft gauge railway in Nepal....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Or 92-60-0117072-5 even. Long over due but not as long as 081 that is currently inside, that was the first loco in the freight livery in 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I wonder what the current thinking is on how long the refurbished grey locos will be in traffic? The 141s got to fifty - that's another ten years for the 071s.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I wonder what the current thinking is on how long the refurbished grey locos will be in traffic? The 141s got to fifty - that's another ten years for the 071s.... I reckon they can make it. They are 3 years into overhauling the fleet and are just over half way through. 077 was the first released back into traffic in April 2013 after about 3 years out of service. Think 087 just avoided the scrap heap at after 4 years out of action itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I reckon they can make it. They are 3 years into overhauling the fleet and are just over half way through. 077 was the first released back into traffic in April 2013 after about 3 years out of service. Think 087 just avoided the scrap heap at after 4 years out of action itself. Are there still some parts of the network that have 201 restrictions due weight? Guess some 071s could be re-engined if their lifespan needs to be prolonged and there are emissions issues coming down the tracks. They don't need to be capable of 90mph for freight duties. Mind you one would miss the GM sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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