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UK Class 68 a step in the right direction in design for diesel locos?

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      Spiritman Train Controller

    Location: Camden, NSW
    Hey all

    This new class 68 design by Vossloh looks like a step in the right direction for freight locomotives. Can see a little more effort was put in to coming up with a more aerodynamic design. http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/direct-rail-services-reveals-class-68-design.html

    Any thoughts?
    Posted: 08 Sep 2013 13:32

    Last edited by Spiritman on 08 Sep 2013 13:45; edited 1 time in total

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      nswtrains Chief Commissioner

    Hey all

    This new class 68 design by Vossloh looks like a step in the right direction for freight locomotives. Can see a little more effort was put in to coming up with a more aerodynamic design. http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/direct-rail-services-reveals-class-68-design.html

    Any thoughts?
    Spiritman
    Another funny ugly looking Euro thing with those silly looking buffers that belong in the ark.
    Posted: 08 Sep 2013 16:43
      speedemon08 Mary

    Location: I think by now you should have figured it out
    Euro 3000/4000's look waaay better.
    Posted: 08 Sep 2013 18:29
      jmt Deputy Commissioner

    Not applicable for Australia, this is a duel purpose passenger/freight loco, even the drovers dog knows that there is no profit in passengers

    Who uses B-B with 160KPH gearing in Australia? Why do you need streamlining for the speeds that Australian locos travel?

    OK for Europe where their freight trains haul miniscule loads, and share track and timings with passenger, useless for Australia
    Posted: 08 Sep 2013 18:46
      Sulla1 Chief Commissioner

    Not to mention restricted rearward visibility. Too much style, not enough practicality.
    Posted: 08 Sep 2013 19:51
      Gaz170 Junior Train Controller

    Location: Gold Coast
    Who uses B-B with 160KPH gearing in Australia? Why do you need streamlining for the speeds that Australian locos travel?

    jmt
    XP power cars and...........nope, that's about it.
    Posted: 08 Sep 2013 20:35
      nswtrains Chief Commissioner

    XP power cars and...........nope, that's about it.
    Gaz170
    Forgot to mention for really practical freight locomotives the Americans have the game sewn up. I am sure most countries would use US designs if it wasn't for the ridiculously small loading and axles loads they use, or endure.
    Posted: 09 Sep 2013 11:29

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