Flying Scott
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I would first like to apologise if I have posted this in the wrong place.
I recently came across a photograph of a Class 66 in Metronet livery, which I distinctly remember seeing in person when they were more prominent. Out of interest, I thought I would conduct a little research on the subect. I understand that in 2006 GBRf aqcuired five Class 66s - 66718, 66719, 66720, 66721 and 66722 - which were delivered in Metronet livery, for use under a contract with the (now defunct) infrastructure company Metronet. I also understand that 9 Class 66s were provided, amongst other engeneering rolling stock/plant, for use on the sub-surface line renewals of the London Underground. The aforementioned locos were then named in January 2007.
I have since identified a further two locomotives that have carried the Metronet livery: 66713 "Forest City" and 66717 "Good Old Boy". Can anyone tell me if any of the other Class 66s carried the livery as well, please? I have seen a reference to 66712, but was unable to find a photograph to support it.
I am aware that the locomotives continued to carry the livery after Metronet met it's fate, at least until the locos were repainted. I seem to recall seeing a Class 66 in Metronet livery in recent years, but can't remember which one or long ago it was (time flies!). I was wondering if anyone knew how long the livery survived for, please? (I have a few rolling stock books for research purposes, but 2014 is the earliest one I have.)
Thank you in advance for your help.
I recently came across a photograph of a Class 66 in Metronet livery, which I distinctly remember seeing in person when they were more prominent. Out of interest, I thought I would conduct a little research on the subect. I understand that in 2006 GBRf aqcuired five Class 66s - 66718, 66719, 66720, 66721 and 66722 - which were delivered in Metronet livery, for use under a contract with the (now defunct) infrastructure company Metronet. I also understand that 9 Class 66s were provided, amongst other engeneering rolling stock/plant, for use on the sub-surface line renewals of the London Underground. The aforementioned locos were then named in January 2007.
I have since identified a further two locomotives that have carried the Metronet livery: 66713 "Forest City" and 66717 "Good Old Boy". Can anyone tell me if any of the other Class 66s carried the livery as well, please? I have seen a reference to 66712, but was unable to find a photograph to support it.
I am aware that the locomotives continued to carry the livery after Metronet met it's fate, at least until the locos were repainted. I seem to recall seeing a Class 66 in Metronet livery in recent years, but can't remember which one or long ago it was (time flies!). I was wondering if anyone knew how long the livery survived for, please? (I have a few rolling stock books for research purposes, but 2014 is the earliest one I have.)
Thank you in advance for your help.