I found this quite an informative video! Now, I know how an American switcher on an industrial railroad in England caused more and more British railways to buy EMD locomotives! Thanks for the video!
@BPJJohn2 жыл бұрын
3:03 The Class 37 is actually quite reliable and is still in use today. (Also one of the best sounding)
@justandy33310 ай бұрын
I agree they were quite reliable but nothing compared to the class 59's which had an availability of 97%. Plus the 59's could haul the longer stone trains which would otherwise require 2 class 37's. But I do agree, I love the sound of the 37's.
@russellgxy29055 ай бұрын
I'd say the 37's were more flexible than reliable. Like most of the Modernization classes, they weren't designed for heavy freights of the post-steam era, because that type of traffic didn't really exist on the network yet. Their longevity is down to being adaptable for almost any type of work at a moment's notice. They might not be the best for every job, but they can still do it
@PikaChu224562 жыл бұрын
don’t forget the class 59!!
@WasatchGarandMan2 жыл бұрын
Im shocked that they kept the bell. Wonder if she'll be preserved. Would fit great next to an S100 Yank Tank
@TheYardLimit2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps some day. These things don't die and I imagine it still has plenty of service life. Unfortuneately she is kinda big to go anywhere else in the UK
@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis2 жыл бұрын
@@TheYardLimit I can’t remember the name of that one line with Swedish locomotives in the UK, that line could probably handle this, and any remaining Alco S-1s from steel mills.
@yeoldeseawitch2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGeorgeBauerBuis Nene Valley railway
@BazilRat2 жыл бұрын
Logic says some engineer said "It might be useful. Let folks know it's moving without the loud horn disrupting things for the neighbours" or something like that.
@DC4260Productions2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware she was still in service.
@nathanw71142 жыл бұрын
There were also some ALCO S1s bought by a steelworks, a few of them have preserved as well.
@rich_rich90 Жыл бұрын
Port Talbot & Margam steel works. They were fitted with British round buffers.
@EpicThe1122 жыл бұрын
You forgot one thing about the SW1001 Uk Version it is a Dual coupler like a class 66 locomotive. Basically the knuckle coupler is pointed downwards to downwards when you have to use the buffers and change and when you need to use the Knuckle coupler You unlock it using a pin then lock the AAR coupler into position using the Pin over the Buffers and chain coupler hook. Class 66 uses a Pin and Bar for AAR Coupler to be used on top of Buffers and Chains. Class 56 Diesel has two versions Communist Romania 001-030 and United Kingdom manufactured 031 & upwards.
@44VR12 жыл бұрын
I am 44, and I approve this video.
@xianeli84732 жыл бұрын
Found your channel after you commented on a video of this locomotive, quite good video
@ctf64202 жыл бұрын
What an interesting locomotive! Fantastic video!
@madgasters90962 жыл бұрын
Good video. Glad my Footage was useful for you.
@buecomet8312 жыл бұрын
Its been a hot minute since we had one and tbh it was worth the wait.
@Kelso20032 жыл бұрын
This series is awesome
@bettyacheampong60852 жыл бұрын
Good video pensy another remarkable engines episode
@844SteamFan2 жыл бұрын
Wasn’t there an American Switcher in the UK that got it’s cab crushed on a tunnel entrance?
@Pensyfan192 жыл бұрын
That was Hanson 120. I thought it was 44 too until I saw the cab number. That accident was caused by a runaway in 2008, and that engine has since been repaired and still in service at Whatley.
@tracynation28202 жыл бұрын
Excellent. 💙 T.E.N.
@ThePolarExpress1225Productions2 жыл бұрын
While your at it can you do Pennsylvania railroad B4a 643
@jade-a79902 жыл бұрын
we also income sw8,sw1001 too!(one of sw1001that preservation saw personal) but now using other emd do for switching
@erinconnelly73392 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe they are still using antiquated buffers and chains as couplers.So much safer and easier with knuckle couplers.
@TheRealRajo64662 жыл бұрын
Well Knuckle Coupler also a bit dangerous if you put your hand on it
@EpicThe1122 жыл бұрын
Correct and if you look at a class 59 & 66 locomotives knuckle couplers are mounted on a bar to swap them for Buffers and Chains. Class 91 locomotive Knuckle Coupler has a cutout for the hook slot on buffers and chains
@pootispiker28668 ай бұрын
@@TheRealRajo6466 Well don't do that.
@TheRealRajo64668 ай бұрын
@@pootispiker2866 do you really expect me to be that stupid? :v
@noahengelhardt35962 жыл бұрын
I work with an SW1001 at my railroad. It’s a good motor.
@TankEngine752 жыл бұрын
Since you have been making videos on British locomotives in in American soil and vice versa, Have you heard of the Bliston Shay Locomotive? Shame it wasn't preserved
@Pensyfan192 жыл бұрын
From what I can find, it's a Class A shay in the UK. Nice to know. I never knew another well known American class of engines was brought to Britania. Although, since there aren't even photographs of the engine, I cannot cover it for Remarkable Engines. But thanks for sharing nonetheless!
@mr.shadestrains60332 жыл бұрын
Koolest ❤️😎👍
@shieldranger13682 жыл бұрын
Im asking myself how i got here. But i am not dissapointed.