We’ve had 70s at the Gala before - very functional. I was amazed at how far people had come and the gala was quite short notice so even more remarkable. Thanks to everyone at the B&KR for making yesterday another great day.
I don't care what others say, I like how the Class 70s look. Their shape is unique among a sea of BR oblong sausages and their fronts have a boxy yet powerful feel. Plus if the front is a consequence of the crashworthiness features, I'm cool with it on safety grounds. Good to see both the old and new at this gala.
Alot of british people are anti american.America builds the best diesel locomotves in the world hence why alot of other countries bought american designed locos over the years not many british built designs were used overseas and im talking diesel not steam . A class 60 or 37 or 50 or 56 wouldnt last 5mins in the USA.
Everyone to their own. I find it hard to believe that we have American built locos in the UK drawing in so many rail enthusiasts to a Scottish heritage railway. If thats the future, bring it on. Thanks for your comment.
It was an enjoyable day and to sit in a nice warm cab. I found the spilleng mistook.
That Class 70 horn sounds good.
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What a super winter diesel gala video to end 2023 and great to see so many visitors attend all the very best for 2024 guys👍👍👍
Thanks Alec.
We’ve had 70s at the Gala before - very functional. I was amazed at how far people had come and the gala was quite short notice so even more remarkable. Thanks to everyone at the B&KR for making yesterday another great day.
I agree Jim. Thanks for your comment.
thank you for sharing ,too far to travel to be there
Thanks for commenting Bill.
Great video, good spots and I like the dashcam!
Thanks for your comment Tom.
Superb video, wish I had been there
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it was a great day, sadly you missed it.
I don't care what others say, I like how the Class 70s look. Their shape is unique among a sea of BR oblong sausages and their fronts have a boxy yet powerful feel. Plus if the front is a consequence of the crashworthiness features, I'm cool with it on safety grounds. Good to see both the old and new at this gala.
Thanks for your comment.
Great video
Thanks Owen.
Class 70...nooo class 50 for me...everyday....
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I think it was the Summer Diesel Gala of 2015 the last time a class 50 was at Bo'ness.
@@RON240R Think we got 50015 valiant down here in Manchester.. nearest...?
Class 70, not the prettiest of locos…
The enthusiasts named them "Fuglies"
I think you can work that out Jim.
@@BONESS27001Fuglies, warthogs, Land rovers etc.... Oh, I've heard them called predators also.
Some sort of American design?
@@ianp45 They were manufactured by General Electrics in Pennsylvania.
Ugly bastards, even the Metrovicks and the Fell Diesel were prettier in their uglyness.
The only way to get the cranks in. A red line day..
No handbrakes left on this time?
I done know what you mean Jim 🤣.
Location
Bo'ness , Scotland.
Fuglies at Bo'ness.... That must be a first.
Happened last year too
Alot of british people are anti american.America builds the best diesel locomotves in the world hence why alot of other countries bought american designed locos over the years not many british built designs were used overseas and im talking diesel not steam . A class 60 or 37 or 50 or 56 wouldnt last 5mins in the USA.
70s look like a bad copy of Darth Vader. Ugly ducklings that will never be a Swan
Everyone to their own.
I find it hard to believe that we have American built locos in the UK drawing in so many rail enthusiasts to a Scottish heritage railway.
If thats the future, bring it on.
Thanks for your comment.
@@BONESS27001Which engine builder made the 70 series because they look like no in service U.S. engine.
General electric,the bodyshell design was built specificaly for the uk@@jamesmckenzie3532