37099 Status

[SEtrains]

37099 is now working its first test train duty in ages with 37402! The headcode is 1Q56 Derby R.T.C to Derby R.T.C

 

[fgwrich]

As Boden has worked on it, I wonder how long it’ll last…

(For those who don’t know, a reputation has been brewing and it’s suggested that Colas aren’t happy)

 

[37114]

A fine-looking machine!

Was a fine looking machine before it was vandalised...

 

[Thornaby 37]

Was a fine looking machine before it was vandalised...

"Vandalised" ? Would that be the cab modification to reduce draughts by any chance ?
(A modification first carried out on a class 37 around 40 years ago, I must add)

 

[xotGD]

"Vandalised" ? Would that be the cab modification to reduce draughts by any chance ?
(A modification first carried out on a class 37 around 40 years ago, I must add)

Plating over the nose end doors is one thing.

Ripping off the split boxes is quite another!

 

[fgwrich]

Plating over the nose end doors is one thing.

Ripping off the split boxes is quite another!

More so when the reports are that Boden took it upon himself to do said surgery against the permission of Colas. Colas are, from what I gather, still understandably not happy.

 

[37114]

"Vandalised" ? Would that be the cab modification to reduce draughts by any chance ?
(A modification first carried out on a class 37 around 40 years ago, I must add)

Which is pretty ineffective measure due to the nose side grilles being very effective at allowing drafts in. There are very few Split box 37s left so disappointing to lose another one, especially when I was informed by a reliable source at the time that part of the sale conditions to Colas was to retain the doors and boxes...

More so when the reports are that Boden took it upon himself to do said surgery against the permission of Colas. Colas are, from what I gather, still understandably not happy.

.... which maybe linked to the above condition of purchase of said loco.

 

[43096]

Which is pretty ineffective measure due to the nose side grilles being very effective at allowing drafts in. There are very few Split box 37s left so disappointing to lose another one, especially when I was informed by a reliable source at the time that part of the sale conditions to Colas was to retain the doors and boxes...

Much more important, though, is that it is still in mainline operation, and still with 12CSVT engine in it. The EE Type 3 was undoubtedly one of BR's best purchases.

 

[Class15]

Much more important, though, is that it is still in mainline operation, and still with 12CSVT engine in it. The EE Type 3 was undoubtedly one of BR's best purchases.

I totally agree with you. Why are so many people overreacting to the loss of split headcode boxes on this 37? I don’t understand it. You would think that 37 fans would be grateful that their 60-year old favourite locos are still operating on the mainline!

 

[CDM Transport]

37099 has been performing ok since overhaul. You would expect it to be well done since it took so long but hasn't seemed to last very long without trips to Rectory every week or so... not to mention the dead load regulator.

 

[CDM Transport]

Also HNRC Switelsky now have the contract to give Colas 37s F exams, starting with 37421. Perhaps this contract was given to them due to the poor quality of 37099?

 

[D365]

Also HNRC Switelsky now have the contract to give Colas 37s F exams, starting with 37421. Perhaps this contract was given to them due to the poor quality of 37099?

Colas has been looking at moving their Class 37s away from Boden for some time.

 

[SEtrains]

Also HNRC Switelsky now have the contract to give Colas 37s F exams, starting with 37421. Perhaps this contract was given to them due to the poor quality of 37099?

37057 split box removal to be done by Harry needle then I take it?

 

[CDM Transport]

37057 split box removal to be done by Harry needle then I take it?

I'm not sure if 057 will lose the boxes. Is it confirmed or is it still a romour? They could rebuild the boxes.

 

[D365]

I'm not sure if 057 will lose the boxes. Is it confirmed or is it still a romour? They could rebuild the boxes.

It’s under discussion in SEtrains own thread.

 

[dandanknight]

New member, hi all!
Whilst on my way home, I saw 37099 in Reading station at 10pm last night.