Lastest 5 GE powerhaul locos delivered to UK have arrived. However one has not landed unscathed and may be scrapped. Part of the lifting gear broke whilst making the lift and 70012 fell approximately 13ft, braking axles and bending the frame. See "www.meaker.me.uk/Rail/Class70-2/B03.htm" for details and pictures. Presumably components will be recovered for re-use.
If its insured the insurance company owns it. It looks like GE increased its order from 30 to 31 units.
To me the interesting part was that it fell back into the hold of the ship. I have visions of it going right through the hull, but I would guess that what really happened was that it ended up dangling and still supported on one end. Nonetheless, the crash must have been spectacular!
Someone call Loylds of london and file a Claim for about 2 million dollars plus Shipping please.
There was a cargo of grain below where the locos were carried - may have helped shipped survive intact. Ship has sailed from Newport so can't have suffered too badly. 70012 subsequently lifted on to dockside, see http://martinturner.fotopic.net/p68663398.html for picture.
Wow, that's bad.
It looks like a half ripe banana...
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Those of you who think the US has foamers the photo has already had 7500+ viewers probably most from the UK!
A little duct tape and WD-40 and it'll be good to go!
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
The other 4 haven't got very far yet either. See...
http://steve-king.fotopic.net/p68674098.html
blue streak 1 Those of you who think the US has foamers the photo has already had 7500+ viewers probably most from the UK!
A good reminder that the UK probably invented our hobby!!
Turns out problems with only 70009. 70008 & 70010 ok and 70011 already in service
May need some coat hanger wire and a pair of channelocks.
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