Class 69 DEBUT behind the scenes on the Severn Valley Railway

[@bentullett6068]

It is good to see older locomotives recycled rather than be scraped

[@raymondleggs5508]

Same here!

[@class8866]

@@raymondleggs5508 the same did happen in Germany..

[@lewisner]

It's amazing to think if they see another 30 years service they will be 70 years old at the end of it.

[@coliniancooke8848]

Scrapped

[@Hard-Boiled-Bollock]

100%

[@churroman183]

Class 69? Nice!

[@SteamCase]

Nice

[@idonotlikeboats9328]

Nice

[@FlyingScott]

Nice.

[@fetchstixRHD]

Niceeeee!

[@SteamCase]

@SpeedbirdConcorde Have you ever been to the United States?

[@chriscringle7740]

Sitting at my work now looking fantastic in British rail green with lion and roundel

[@Heruss100]

How many times did Bob go "nice" to himself every time he heard the TOPS classification?

[@nyan525]

if they don't name one "NICE" i'll be really annoyed

[@N00N01]

No,no,no its NOICE ;)

[@nyan525]

@@aidanbryanquilloy2879 surely it would be eyyy69420lmaoo 🥱

[@bennickss]

@@nyan525 if they get to a 69/4 then that would be a surprise anyway

[@danielsellers8707]

Well they probably won't call them Bryans (in reference to Bryan Adams Summer of 69) as that nickname has been applied to Class 31s...

[@tonybarfield5148]

Well done Seven Valley Railway & GBRf to produce this video. This is the first video of Class 69 on test to go public. Thank you for producing it.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thank you for watching! www.svr.co.uk

[@class8866]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial Trials are also done at my railway, see www.selfkantbahn.de

[@pearlyhumbucker9065]

@@class8866 So you had some narrow gauge class 69 there on the SKB? Wowwowwow. How interesting. Tell me more..... Ahemmm... You didnt drink too much TrumpCoolAid, did you?

[@class8866]

@@pearlyhumbucker9065 No, we had narrow gauge diesel locos, mining equipment , two way lorries.. If you think of the class 69, then take the narrow class engine of the Brohltalbahn...already in service...see D 5 in vulkan-express.de/die-brohtalbahn/fahrzeuge, it is a diesel hydraulic engine..

[@8ARail]

A good information video which only people interested in railways along with enthusiasts are going to watch! Sadly, one important thing that people watching the video is to HEAR the Class 69 actually working, it would only need to be about 20/30 seconds in length but not a chance and a wasted opportunity.

[@stmichaelshill7421]

It'll sound just like a 66 - not worth writing home about!

[@yuraku123zhe]

Probably sounds like a SD40/2 ;-)

[@johnclarke2997]

Just a 66 underneath. Days are gone when the V16 music would dominate the railway line pulling long coal trucks.

[@tomwatts703]

A very 'nice' loco indeed.... Jokes aside it looks great, looking forward to hopefully seeing them in action

[@Coxswain]

Funny number

[@IowaTrainGay]

Omg! This is amazing! Its a great way to improve and reuse mainline locos while helping to support Heritage Railways! Keep being amazing GB Railfreight and Severn Valley Railway!

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Chris. We've loved working with GBR Railfreight and Electro-Motive Diesel Limited

[@richardjellis9186]

Love it. Keeping them out of the scrapyard, is always a good thing.😁.

[@frglee]

It's also about saving money reusing old locomotive bodies that would otherwise be scrapped, whilst experimenting with new fuel efficient engines. All very laudable. Reuse, recycle, repurpose, renovate, restore...

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

You asked, we listened... and now you can listen to the Class 69 in our BONUS footage from the testing days with GBRf and Electro-Motive Diesel Limited! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGLbeq16id6ajZI

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

Nice.

[@TheSynthnut]

Thanks, that was the only part missing!

[@michaelpowell3980]

Great to see the classic EMD pedestal cab back in favour after the back-ache inducing desks.

[@darylyatestransportblogs]

Basically an EMD 66 in a 56 body

[@MrBnsftrain]

Very neat to see a newly rebuilt locomotive for regular service being tested at a preserved railway. Something that would hardly ever be done in America

[@JohnPW22]

Very good to see the old 56 reused, great insight, and coup for the SVR to get work as a test track!

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed the video! :) We loved working on this project

[@mikepringle5523]

Great co-op between Heritage & the Railway Industries.Awesome locomotive.Well done to all involved.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it, Mike

[@RYNT1157]

Been years since I was on the Severn Valley , it's amazing the GM power units are taking over now , the EM 2000 computer is in our 201s. GM have been on the Irish Rail system since 1961 and in 1968 the Metropolitan Vickers Crossley engined A and C class locos were re-engined with GM power units following the disastrous problems with the Crossley engine.

[@johndean4998]

The first time I ever saw a Class 56 was Peterborough Station in (I think) 1976, hauling a heavy stone or MGR train from the direction of Ely North towards the line to Melton Mowbray. I'm delighted to see some of them receiving a new lease of life.

[@Cheeseatingjunglista]

Still the spirit of Brush lives on - side grilles remind me of Falcon

[@AndyJHiscock]

Fantastic to hear recycling rather than scrapping - and in the UK too!

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Great to see the 69 loco making it’s debut run on the seven valley railway

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

We loved testing it for GBRf and Electro-Motive Diesel Limited

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I know

[@markanderson9995]

It was a special treat seeing the original class 56's on the South London network, especially on the Catford loop line and at Hither Green. Along with the class 92's probably my favourite freight loco. Can't WAIT to see the 69's in action. I hope they are very successful and we see a lot more of them rather than just the initial first batch order...

[@kerryadams9208]

The link between GBRF and the Class 50 Alliance is now paying off for all three parties concerned. Brilliant bit of business from the C50A group.

[@warriorstar2517]

What's old is new again. Utterly brilliant.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Fantastic video letting us see the new class 69 in action. Shame we couldn't here her at full tilt lol 😂 John Smith has rejuvenated the rail freight of Great Britain and hopefully they'll achieve a lot more and clear up our motorways of heavy lorries 👍🏻 Cheers Stevie.

[@gazclass58]

Absolutely brilliant it's always nice to a older loco getting a make over I grown up seeing the class 56 doing freight workings and has been a shame that they only are a few around nowadays. I wish companies would do the same with other British classes like my all time favourite class 58s we have seen a far few class 60s revamped witch is awesome. Good luck with this class 69 can't wait to see her all painted up.

[@michaelgmoore5708]

Really great, I think the classic look should never go away. I know the Steam Engines are not too practicle to run due to operating expense. But they should always be used in the Tourist Trade. Steam is my favorite anyway. I hope more of the older style trains will be used in the future. They are truly beautiful.

[@Ashfaq1999]

Great video, Big thanks to everyone in preserving the class 56 and bringing to back to become the class 69 locomotive.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrPeperidge]

I saw this loco today being moved into to Eastleigh works!! The astute hearing of my partner alerted me to something coming down the line as we walked away from a bridge. I turned back and saw this beauty being ushered along by a pair of 66's. It's safe to assume I lost mind.

[@chrishoggett1375]

Amazing to see what you are doing in the UK with the older locos. Here on the continent our companies are getting rid of diesels at a fast rate, BLS/crossrail whom I work for just bought a load more new Siemens Vectons. Our 66s are just on a select few trains and shunting duties. In many places the 66s aren’t liked anymore because of pollution norms, especially Germany. Each 66 that comes to end of lease seems to be heading to the UK.

[@craigymac5386]

It would be good if they could do a similar overhaul to the 60s.

[@ChrisPipinghot]

Yup,and class 58s as well, the class 60s and 58s are still relatively modern traction considering, and to be honest, they look much better than the American or Canadian locos.

[@MontytheHorse]

Haven’t the 60s essentially had a major overhaul? The ‘Super’ 60. Sure I’ve read that a company is looking at the 58s.

[@Ash-928]

The Class 50s look awesome in the GBRf livery, Its great to see old British locomotives still working today.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

We can't wait to see the Class 69 in GBRf livery!

[@nablicman]

Great stuff i just wish someone would film the conversion proses as that would be a 1st and very interesting.

[@jasonc9194]

Great video of a very interesting project, nice to see the 56 saved for future use rather than being cut up. Well done to all involved

[@TarolinSchofield]

Wow amazing work to you all and great for heritage

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thank you :) Don't forget to subscribe to ensure you don't miss any of our future videos.

[@callumthornelow2936]

Look forward to seeing that on the network, Team GB leading the way

[@stephensmith799]

Plus ElectroMotive 😉

[@raymondleggs5508]

Much better than the GENSET practice in ththe US where they get rid of the original carbody so the only thing original left is the frame and bogies!

[@rearspeaker6364]

thankfully, those are dying fast.

[@stephenlittle7534]

I like the look of this train. Nice to see it working well and new motors. Well done S.V.R.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thank you very much!

[@aleech7931]

It’s nice to see something you’ve had a hand in building being used. Longport’s finest

[@Clagman37]

I was so sceptic of these trains at first. I mean mixing a 56 with a 66 is just so wrong in so many ways. But when I saw the finished product I was amazed. I am so glad we can keep seeing more of the 56s ( kinda) for longer.

[@BigGoucho]

Subbed purely off this video. Great work.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MartynJWitt]

Resto-mod railway style - excellent!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Wow, this is all good news, well done to GBRF and the Severn Valley Railway.

[@mervynsands3501]

A new powerhouse re-born in a new guise, should be at least as good as the class 56 was, possibly better if it turns out right. Far better looking than any class 66 shed too. Good luck to them.

[@thetrainshop]

Good decision behind using the Graham-White (Wabtec) 975 Air Dryers. They're solid performers that will keep your tanks and lines clear!

[@excossack]

Wabtec. Are they any thing to do with SABWabco?

[@thetrainshop]

@@excossack more than likely. WABCo turned into Wabtec around the beginning of the 2000s

[@excossack]

@@thetrainshop I left SAB Wabco 1999.

[@kristinajendesen7111]

Want something even more exciting? We need someone to rebuild a Kestrel from a Class 47. Same later bogies & grandfather rights. An original engine still exists in France apparently used as a standby generator.

[@MrJacksonBollock]

Ladies, Gentlemen, LOVE IT. Absolutely love it.

[@danspotter8618]

@SevernValleyRailway brilliant video and looks like the section of line was the perfect location for testing. Cant wait to see it in GBRf Livery

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it! We can't wait to see it in full livery either.

[@TheSynthnut]

What's with the thumbs down people? This is a great project, well done to GBRF, EM and SVR.

[@fredscratchet1355]

Brilliant. Made in Great Britain, a brand new (ish) classic looking diesel loco. British ingenuity at it's very best.

[@dannycarter1966]

The engine and software are American.

[@jayzo]

can't wait for the 420th Class 69 to enter service

[@denzzlinga]

Lol when he said clean emmisions and good fuel economy, i thought he is talking of some modern 2021 Tier IV diesel Engines, and not oldschool EMD 710 2-Stroke ones...

[@darreng745]

You are not supposed to know that the 710 has been replaced in the US by Caterpilar engines that are 4 stroke and thus meet the new tier compliance requirements, that class 69 arf arf would be classed a rebuild on tier credits in the US

[@JimNicholls]

Interesting, and a very professionally-made video.

[@christopherhulse8385]

Interesting project, great choice of engine the 710 is bombproof and will run forever.

[@mlp-hot-rod5824]

Nice and all, but for freight trains, you can't beat the BR Standard 9F.

[@physiocrat7143]

Nice to see the preservation lines being part of the railway industry mainstream.

[@Wessexshire]

You can see the 47 style much more now the front has been smoothed and modernised, almost like a 57. I’m glad to see this happening with older stock.

[@vwgolf9826]

British built loco with the reliable EMD 710 2 stroke. Sounds like a winner. Cracking little taster video of the 69, any chance of seeing some of the trials?

[@BritishRail60062]

I hope that something could be done with the unused Class 60's that maybe some of those could be repurposed for other work. The comfort of the Class 60 combined with the reliability of the innards used on the Class 66 would make the ex-Class 60's another ideal repurposing project. Maybe they could be reclassified as a Class 61 or a Class 62? Could someone pass this idea onto GBRF for consideration please?

[@rearspeaker6364]

i would believe that thought is going on right now!!!

[@BritishRail60062]

@@rearspeaker6364 Fingers crossed mate and I really hope so. Let's hope something positive comes out of it. Although EMD 66's may not be appreciated now because they are so many but EMD's are very reliable and are less prone to breaking in service. Unlike the Sulzer and English Electric engines. Sure if one wanted to spice up an EMD unit and make it scream like a Paxman Valenta. A low-overpass turbo would take care of that problem and EMD re-purposed ex-Class 60's is fine with me. If HEP is required for passenger work for example, maybe another engine to drive the generator like the Cummins Qsk19 could work for that as I believe the EMD 710T3i (or whatever its known as now) is smaller than the existing Mirrlees Blackstone MB275T and lighter as well and having a separate unit for HEP will not stress out the EMD power units.

[@andrewholloway231]

One word. Brilliant. I enjoyed this.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thank you Andrew. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel, so you don't miss our future videos.

[@andrewholloway231]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you.

[@rolandharmer6402]

Excellent video, great story!

[@timvlismas4578]

Shame about the intrusive music. It would have been nice to actually hear the loco!

[@johno4521]

Just think 'ying ying ying....'

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

There's another video on our channel where you can hear the Class 69 fully :)

[@SCHRANZ3040]

Hear the engine of a class 66

[@kellypaws]

Basically a 66. So, characterless and inoffensive.

[@MrScorpio696]

Can't wait to see it in GBRf livery

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Same here!

[@andrewganley9016]

Still miss that Rushton growl!

[@chelmswoodjunction]

Hello svr Well done on another brill video and what a brilliant partnership you have with gbrf look forward to seeing this class of loco motive on the mainline. Can't wait til April to be able to come back for our visit. The clarke family

[@levelcrossing150]

Great to see BGRf using the SVR during the Covid interruption in services.

[@colliecandle]

CONvid more like !

[@MikeParkin65]

Very slick vid but is it asking too much to just set aside 30 seconds for us to hear the loco?

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Stay tuned!

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

You asked, we listened... and now you can listen to the Class 69! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGLbeq16id6ajZI

[@themightyzanoss8409]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial very cool

[@daystatesniper01]

Nice video ,good to see Heritage and GBRF working together for a mutual target , next get some of the redundant 60s re-engineered also

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

It's been great working with GBRf and Electo-Motive Diesel Limited on this project! So glad you enjoyed the video

[@OrbioneKenobie]

Cant wait to see it with its knickers on,has it got a nickname yet,might call it a "Squid" as its a shapeshifter. 🤣

[@JamesSmith-zv9nw]

Nice

[@cannadineboxill-harris2983]

I needed to know why don’t dig a tunnel and do an extension for the main line Train so that they can extend the new abandoned underground stations. Why couldn’t they use the part D78 Stock train doors on the sides and also restructure the front face of the A60 and A62 stock and that includes the class 313, class 314 and class 315 remix and make them all together and also redesign them an overhead line and also make them into six cars per units and also having three Disabled Toilets on that six cars per units A60 and A62 stock trains and also convert the A60 and A62 stock trains into a Scania N112, Volvo TD102KF, Volvo D10M, Volvo B10M, Gardner 6LXB, and Gardner 8LXB Diesel Engines and also put the Loud 7-Speed Voith Gearboxes even Loud 8-Speed Leyland Hydra cyclic Gearboxes in the A60 and A62 stock, class 313, class 314, and class 315 and also modernise the A60 and A62 stock and make it into an 11 car per unit so it could have fewer doors, more tables, computers and mobile phone chargers. A Stock Train and 8 Disabled Toilets on those A stock trains. why couldn’t we refurbish and modernise the waterloo and city line Triple-Track train tunnel and make it bigger and extend it to the bank station, making it into a Triple-Track Railway Line so those 4 European countries such as Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden to convert the waterloo and city line Triple-Track Train tunnel into a High-Speed train? The Third Euro tunnel Triple-Track Train line to make it 11 times better for passengers so they could go from A to B. then put the modernised 11 car per unit A Stock and put them on a bigger modernised waterloo and city line Triple-Track train tunnel so it could go to bank station to those 4 European countries such as Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden. The modernised refurbished 11 cars per unit A stock could be a High Speed The Third Triple-Track Euro Tunnel Train So it is promising and 37 times a lot more possible to do this kind of project that is OK for London Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden. oh by the way, could they also tunnel the Triple-Track Railway Line so it will stop from Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex so that the Passengers will go to Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden and also extend the Triple-Track Railway Line from Bank to Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex Stations so that more people from there could go to Germany, Italy, Poland And Sweden Easily. Why couldn't they extend the Piccadilly line and also build brand-new underground train stations so it could go even further right up to Clapton, Wood Street and also make another brand new tunnel train station in Chingford could they extend the DLR. All of the classes 150, 155, 154, 117, 114, 105, and 106, will be replaced by all of the Scania N112, Volvo TD102KF, Volvo D10M, Volvo B10M, Gardner 6LXB, and Gardner 8LXB Diesel Six carriages three disabled toilets are air conditioning trains including Highams Park for extended roots which is the Piccadilly line and the DLR trains. Could you also convert all of the 1973 stock trains into an air-conditioned maximum speed 78 km/hours (48 MPH) re-refurbished and make it into a 8 cars per unit if that will be alright, and also extend all of the Piccadilly train stations to create more space for all of the extended 8 car per unit 1973 stock air condition trains and can you also build another Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive Companies and they can order Every 17 Octagon and Hexagon shape LNER diagram unique small no.13 and unique small no.10 Boilers from those Countries such as Greece, Italy, Poland, and Sweden, can they make Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive speeds by up to 117MPH so you can try and test it on the Original Mainline so it will be much more safer for the Passengers to enjoy the 117MPH speed Limit only for HS2 and Channel Tunnel mainline services, if they needed 16 Carriages Per units can they use those class 55’s, class 44’s, class 40’s and class 43HST Diesel Locomotive’s right at the Back of those 18 Carriages Per Units so they can take over at the Back to let those Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive’s have a rest for those interesting Journeys Please!!, oh can you make all of those Coal Boxes’s 16 Tonnes for all of the 117MPH Mayflower and Tornado Steam Locomotive’s so the Companies will Understand us PASSENGER’S!! so please make sure that the Builders can do as they are Told!! And please do something about these very important Professional ideas Please Prime Minister of England, the Prime Minister of Sweden, the Prime Minister of Germany, the Prime Minister of Lathe ly, the Prime Minister of Poland and that Includes the Mayor of London.

[@deathmisser85]

Hopefully they name this "Cheeky".

[@MikeWillSee]

Or "nice"

[@TimEaston]

great video, thanks for sharing.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@metatron-007]

I really like the Grey, looks well tough.

[@stephensmith799]

I was thinking just that. Leave them grey and name them after WW tank designs.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Yeah, we thought that! But it will look even better in GBRf livery.

[@benconway9010]

Well all they got to do is paint the cabs all round yellow and have the big white BR sign on the side and it will be BR railfreight again

[@benconway9010]

@@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial no I don't think it will

[@driver1coach]

It would have been nice to hear what the Engine sounded like, but it looks supurb even without the GBRF livery

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGLbeq16id6ajZI&lc=UgzLQ6SJCFzm5DgQgeZ4AaABAg

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Enjoy the video thanks very much.

[@alanbartlett9523]

All we need now is an eco friendly engine that fits inside a 58 body then we can lots more classic traction instead of wall to wall sheds. Looking forward to seeing the 69's in traffic.

[@rearspeaker6364]

that's a EMD, of course!!

[@thomasthornton2002]

The class 58 has such a small body shell, considering they had issues getting the emissions equipment in the 66s I think getting it fitted to a 58 is sadly wishful thinking

[@alanbartlett9523]

@@thomasthornton2002 Yes, Thomas I agree but with so many 58's rotting away it is sad we won't see them working again. I think we all know there eventual fait.

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@thomasthornton2002 have to "bulge" the shell a bit to make it fit.and the 12-710 engine alone is almost 5 short tons heavier too, without the alternator. that also means the new class 69 is heavier too.

[@ferrotranspor7714]

Gran locomotiva y buen vídeo 👍🎞️♥️

[@IronHorseRailways]

Brilliant idea and well done GBrf!

[@Viper-CT]

Hmm I wonder if the DRS class 37 fleet might get an upgrade similar to this... it would mean that we would have to say goodbye to the old Thrash but it would still live on in Train Simulator!

[@denzzlinga]

You could use an 6 zylinder version of the 12 zylinder GE GEVO engine used in the american ES44 locomotives. Would sound great and appropriate for a class 37 tractor i think, lots of displacement, low rpm und few cylinders ;)

[@bfapple]

There is a proposal somewhere to “hybridise” a Class 08 shunter, with a 37 as a possibility too.

[@thomasawl]

Nice.

[@matthewdickson7838]

Excelent the grid rides again whan you think of how many have been cut up ....

[@mitchellhurd9300]

If the 69's prove reliable enough then hopefully some can be used as locomotives in passenger service with probably redundant Mark 4 coaches soon!

[@thetrainsrock]

they have no ETS and are limited to 80mph, so that wont happen

[@mitchellhurd9300]

@@thetrainsrock Ok 🙂.

[@railfreightdrivergallagherGBRf]

No. Purely freight.

[@harveyquinn5494]

Would need generator coach as 56 has no ETS.

[@BritishRail60062]

Perhaps some EMD repurposed ex-Class 60's would be better for that. One there is more room for a HEP power pack to be installed and if reclassified as something like a Class 61/62 project and if uprated to 95mph. They could work the CS trains in the non-electrified parts of Scotland and charters/rescue and hire work would pay for itselfs. Two, that would give GBRF some more repurposed locos that would have HEP for passenger cars. Well GBRF own 60008/014/018 that could become 62001/2/3 as test pilots and they would fit well alongside their ten Class 60's and their fleet of Class 92's.

[@davidmiller6728]

excellent news

[@tiggy2756]

Looks same desk E70 brake as a class 56 , just the power handle / reverser pedestal from class 66 , does it still knock out traction pads like the 56's use to

[@TrainsBoatsPlanes]

Great video. Good subject.

[@devon896]

Because this worked so well with the Class 57s (formerly Class 47s) that they've been nothing but trouble for GWR.

[@tiggy2756]

Only reason they converted 56 is because they can't build any more Cl 66's but they can fit a Cl66 power unit in a 56

[@terrier_productions]

Why do I have a feeling that this locomotive will be popular with teens?

[@evan12697]

It’s a Nice class

[@NedPooleD818]

To anyone disappointed about the lack of engine sound on this video, just repeat ‘Ming ming Ming’ to yourself when the loco is idling. When pulling away at maximum throttle try turning the washing machine onto full spin... Why don’t GBRf refurbish some 37s like Rail Operations Group and get some decent locos in the fleet??

[@8ARail]

Class 66 sound is 'Ying Ying' (not MIng MIng) sound which is what you are referring too but still be nice to hear especially after going throught the effort of producing a video for it!

[@Tyke63360]

Fascinating stuff! Cheers!

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@railfanjames7699]

As an American rail fan British Locomotives looks way different than American locomotives!

[@HA1LILPALAZZO]

it's kinda funny as BR originally did take inspiration from American locomotives (the Class 40 for example and how earlier BR diesels had doors on their cab ends like on many American diesels) that lasted for a few years then they changed their minds about the designs

[@danielwalker5682]

Great story! Are the traction motors dc?

[@User-3O3]

I'll miss the Class 56 when they're all gone.

[@AlongPreservedLines]

But they won’t be all gone

[@garykuipers2696]

I've always been intrigued by these preserved railways. Do you run regular freight and passenger service or is this a tourist/fan operation? I also wonder why the railways don't use the coupler system we use in the USA. Fantastic videos. GJK, retired railroad conductor.

[@DeepakVerma-cd4fe]

Do bring that class 69 to Tonbridge I want to see it I’m a train fanatic

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

Well Done!

[@richardjellis9186]

Hi. GREAT IDEA. I absolutely love the idea of using something that is already parked up, down at Boothe's, or Woodham's, but... Could you tell me why you didn't use the class 60 as a donor.? Surely the 60 would have been a better platform, as it would take less to have the bodywork brought back into good order, and has newer running gear, or is it that there's still a possibility of these locos being brought out of retirement in their own right in the not too distant future. If this idea takes off in a far bigger direction, would it not be better to have a larger number of locos ready to go, as in the case of the 60, or do you already know roughly how many you're going to need, and that there's plenty of 56's still parked down the back of a shed at Crewe, or at the scrappy.? Also.. aren't there enough 66's on the second hand market that could be 'touched up' and bought for cheap.?

[@bfapple]

DBC were reportedly unwilling to sell more 60s.

[@drewneil1873]

I wanted to see it go!

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Stay tuned!

[@TransportCambs]

nice

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Thanks

[@Coloribus2004]

It's nice to see the UK Rail Industry doesn't just love the Class 66.

[@channelsixtysix066]

I like the color the way it is.