Northern Class 37's

[_toommm_]

When will these leave the Cumbrian coast? I've only recently had time to ride them and fear I'm too late

 

[47802]

Well it was originally meant to be 2019, however reliability hasn't been great although its been better these past few week although I believe 424 packed up today. But its now an interesting question as there is strong rumour on other forums that they will change to T&T 68's at least between January and May next year, worked by DRS crew to release Northern staff to learn new traction, make of that what you will.

 

[_toommm_]

As long as some diagrams stay loco hauled

No, erm I'd love to see a 37 in action but either that or a 68 is 100x better than a pacer

 

[Agent_Squash]

Northern really should take advantage of the scenic nature of the route. Refurbish some old coaches to modern standards, and then do a 68+DVT combo.

Obviously it won’t happen though...

 

[a_c_skinner]

I was changing trains in the summer at Barrow. Three chaps on my train were (from the conversation) enthusiasts, changing also. Their train (back up the coast) had 37401. "A celebrity loco" I said brightly. Quick as a flash one replied "You mean one that is working!". Apologies for repeating this. Looking forward to a 68 but not convinced. 796 seems as likely.