I go to Ft William every year and I was amazed to see these. I used to see these when I was at University in SE London in the 80's. And there I am standing next to one, as old as me (1962) in Ft William! In the Midlands with electrification and modernisation, it's ironic that the system seems to be utterly dependant on a fleet of prime movers built 60 plus years ago.
Well i never thought i would see a Cl 73 Electro Diesel working so far from its native home on the SR 3rd rail system but a very well done to the team that rebuilt them and re engined to work in Scotland,i was trained on these in 1971 when they were 1600hp electric and 650 diesel electric a versatile loco indeed.😄😄😄
@@bfapple I've occasionally seen it at Fort William depot; along with the two steam locos that serve the Jacobite. You can view it there also as its easy to drive into the depot yard, view the locos and leave without being shouted at!
... and old technology, and life expired, and no spares, and not powerful enough, and new tech engine has massively improved reliability/service interval/spares etc... re-engining was the perfect thing to do to a proven platform to bring it up to modern spec at a greatly reduced cost.
I go to Ft William every year and I was amazed to see these. I used to see these when I was at University in SE London in the 80's. And there I am standing next to one, as old as me (1962) in Ft William! In the Midlands with electrification and modernisation, it's ironic that the system seems to be utterly dependant on a fleet of prime movers built 60 plus years ago.
It's so cool that these guys are still in service, never mind that they are way off their old beaten track.
Well i never thought i would see a Cl 73 Electro Diesel working so far from its native home on the SR 3rd rail system but a very well done to the team that rebuilt them and re engined to work in Scotland,i was trained on these in 1971 when they were 1600hp electric and 650 diesel electric a versatile loco indeed.😄😄😄
Some say that they'll max at 2400hp on the juice. Now they have been re-engined, it's like trading a Tadpole for a 33 in diesel terms, very nifty.
Great video more of this pls👍
Good footage. It's sad that no oil trains come from Grangemouth anymore. This is done by road transport. That's why the sidings are available.
Great clip. Subscribed too!!
Why do they stable the loco’s in the old oil sidings, is the station area not safe?
Nice Caledonian Sleeper 73's
Would I be right in saying that WCRC normally have a loco stationed at Fort William?
Yes they do when the Jacobite service is running - as the Thunderbird. Always a 37. Usually found in the station.
@@andysmart2379 Perfect, thanks. I was wondering whether or not it can be seen from the station.
@@bfapple I've occasionally seen it at Fort William depot; along with the two steam locos that serve the Jacobite. You can view it there also as its easy to drive into the depot yard, view the locos and leave without being shouted at!
hi great video,but why did the clowns re engine the 73s ? the EE engine was perfect, and easy to look after
Oh dear.
... and old technology, and life expired, and no spares, and not powerful enough, and new tech engine has massively improved reliability/service interval/spares etc... re-engining was the perfect thing to do to a proven platform to bring it up to modern spec at a greatly reduced cost.
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