Class 47 left to rot...

[455driver]

I never said it wasnt true, it was a genuine question.
Our emergency couplers can only be fitted by maintenance staff, traincrew are expressly told not to touch them. Most of us couldnt lift the bits anyway.

 

[61653 HTAFC]

I never said it wasnt true, it was a genuine question.
Our emergency couplers can only be fitted by maintenance staff, traincrew are expressly told not to touch them. Most of us couldnt lift the bits anyway.

I'm coming at this from a position of ignorance, but doesn't that defeat the object of an emergency coupler?

If a stricken train can't be recovered until a fitter arrives I'd imagine the delays would mount up pretty quick, especially on 'your patch'.

 

[badassunicorn]

Oh no I didn't mean you! I meant the guy above your comment =) Yeah they are heavy and awkward pieces of kit for sure!

 

[61653 HTAFC]

Oh no I didn't mean you! I meant the guy above your comment =) Yeah they are heavy and awkward pieces of kit for sure!

I know That was my first post in the thread. It was a separate question for 455Driver.

Speaking of which, apologies for continuing the off-topic diversion!

 

[badassunicorn]

No I didn't mean the guy above your comment either lol! I meant Dave1987 haha

 

[455driver]

I'm coming at this from a position of ignorance, but doesn't that defeat the object of an emergency coupler?

If a stricken train can't be recovered until a fitter arrives I'd imagine the delays would mount up pretty quick, especially on 'your patch'.

I am quite strong and I tried to lift one of the big pieces and I couldnt, it weighed a ton, it might be a lightweight coupling but it certainly isnt lightweight.
Our trains have sand bags which are put onto the ballast for the coupling to be dropped onto from the gangway door so they dont get damaged, once they are on the bags it would take 3 (probably 4) people to get it into position on the train, it is not a practical solution for train crew to fit them but was felt necessary when the trains were new, nowadays with compatible stock (normally) close by they are pretty much superfluous.

no problem badassunicorn, crossed wires I think.

Blimey we are way off topic on this one!

 

[Dave1987]

No I didn't mean the guy above your comment either lol! I meant Dave1987 haha

Sorry your comment made it sound as if it was a regular accurence to couple a 360 to a 321 using the adapter.

Apologies for any offence.

 

[badassunicorn]

no no not at all =) I mean it happens more regularly here at Ilford with the 08 shunter then on the mainline I would imagine as mostly another 360 can come to the rescue.

 

[Dave1987]

no no not at all =) I mean it happens more regularly here at Ilford with the 08 shunter then on the mainline I would imagine as mostly another 360 can come to the rescue.

Yeah control will never ever allow a 360 to couple to a 321 on the mainline cos of the rules regarding it and the time it takes to fit, isolate the suspension on the 360 and isolate the brakes.

 

[badassunicorn]

its totally a majesticly colossal faff! Having said that I really do prefer 360's, especially when compared with 379's which I cannot stand at all. Really really hate those trains =/

 

[Dave1987]

its totally a majesticly colossal faff! Having said that I really do prefer 360's, especially when compared with 379's which I cannot stand at all. Really really hate those trains =/

Only ever used the adapter coupling once during traction training and I seriously hope I will never touch it again! It just takes far too long to set up and then you can only go along at 5 mph. I mean even though they drilled holes in it it still weighs a tonne!

I don't sign 379 so can't really comment on them. I've heard they are very very over complicated. But passengers love em cos of the dreaded wifi and power sockets!!

 

[Ships]

The 60s at Totton aren't for the most part in need of repair, just surplice to current requirements so they're being stored. I've not seen any 90s or 92s at Crewe EMD were abouts are they stored?

 

[sprinterguy]

I've not seen any 90s or 92s at Crewe EMD were abouts are they stored?

They are stored at Crewe Electric. Absolutely loads of them.
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The 60s at Totton aren't for the most part in need of repair, just surplice to current requirements so they're being stored.

That's perhaps questionable - Many of the locos that have been stored will have very high engine hours, and even if they were stored in a serviceable condition, after several years stored out in the open exposed to the elements there is a good chance that these relatively complex beasts will be so no longer.