The 59s have the same 645 prime mover as Norfolk Southern's SD40Es, which are SD50s de-rated from 3600hp to 3000hp, and they (as well as the SD70ACus) are the Horseshoe Curve helpers, which push trains up and down the curve, since it's on a 1.8% grade The 66s have the same 710 prime mover as the Long Island Railroad's DE30ACs, so that makes them (in my eyes) mandated passenger variants (since the DE30AC is a passenger locomotive and the 66s are freight locomotives that sometimes haul excursions)
Watching this reminded me of going to see 59s (more to listen to them I suppose) at Newbury probably in 1986, so they have been around a while now and I can’t think where that time has gone. Squeezing an SD40-2 into that shape was probably an investment by GM, but it’s paid off with the 66. I do prefer the sound of the older 16 cylinder engines so always watch out for the 59s, but it’s ages since I’ve seen one.
Many thanks for viewing . The 59s now over 30 years old the original ones 59001 to 59005 are all still in service now working under Freightliner . I have never been to Newbury lots of the 59s stop there .
Thanks John one of the best videos I've seen for a long time... I take my hat off to each and every one of those power units they where working hard!! Loved the tankers and network rail engineering trains... Awsome 👍👍👍
Thanks for viewing . Some of the locos do have to work hard some due to the big loads they pull or are trying to make up time for being late . The class 59s & 60 70s do pull the big loads .
Many thanks for viewing your message got put in to my spam box . So far no sign of 70s working stone trains in the Mendips but some 70s have worked out of Tunstead and a few other quarrys
Many thanks for viewing . More heavy trains = less lorries on our already busy roads . I think more freight needs to moved by rail rather than by road .
Many thanks for viewing . The loading gauge is a lot bigger in the US so the trains over there will be bigger sometimes with 4 locos on them . 4.400 tonnes over here is alot over in the US its normal to have huge trains .
Thanks for viewing . There are no ladders on the wagons i am not sure but i think there are some doors on the rear of each wagon so if needed someone can get into a hopper for maintenance on a box wagon there is a small side door again for maintenance.
Thanks for viewing . Some of the locos are from the United states & Canada the class 59 & 66 so they may look American but all this is filmed in the UK.
The Class 66 was built by Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), which was part of General Motors. Though its now part of Caterpillar. The Class 66's were built at the EMD plant in London, in Ontario, Canada and the first one was delivered to the UK in June 1998. Deliveries continued until December 2001. The first order for 250 locos was placed by EWS (English Welsh & Scottish Railways).
@@JMACCSArmiesOfMiddleEarth I believe the average length for the Canadian National trains that arrive near me in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is around 180-200 cars
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I find freight trains so relaxing. Sounds weird but I really do wind down watching them. Thanks for posting this video 😀
Glad you enjoyed Thanks for viewing .
Best freight video on RUclips. Ace 🎉
Thanks very much for taking the time to view.
The 59s have the same 645 prime mover as Norfolk Southern's SD40Es, which are SD50s de-rated from 3600hp to 3000hp, and they (as well as the SD70ACus) are the Horseshoe Curve helpers, which push trains up and down the curve, since it's on a 1.8% grade
The 66s have the same 710 prime mover as the Long Island Railroad's DE30ACs, so that makes them (in my eyes) mandated passenger variants (since the DE30AC is a passenger locomotive and the 66s are freight locomotives that sometimes haul excursions)
Thanks for the info .
All thanks to John Yeoman who brought the class 59’s over and then changed the freight scene forever
Many thanks for viewing .
Watching this reminded me of going to see 59s (more to listen to them I suppose) at Newbury probably in 1986, so they have been around a while now and I can’t think where that time has gone. Squeezing an SD40-2 into that shape was probably an investment by GM, but it’s paid off with the 66. I do prefer the sound of the older 16 cylinder engines so always watch out for the 59s, but it’s ages since I’ve seen one.
Many thanks for viewing . The 59s now over 30 years old the original ones 59001 to 59005 are all still in service now working under Freightliner . I have never been to Newbury lots of the 59s stop there .
Thanks John one of the best videos I've seen for a long time... I take my hat off to each and every one of those power units they where working hard!! Loved the tankers and network rail engineering trains... Awsome 👍👍👍
Thanks for viewing . Some of the locos do have to work hard some due to the big loads they pull or are trying to make up time for being late . The class 59s & 60 70s do pull the big loads .
Great footage 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it .Many thanks for viewing .
Top compilation. Great to see the 59’s in particular!
Glad you liked it!. The 59 is the only loco able to do the heavy stone trains even though they are over 30 years old and still going strong .
@@keynsham-trains that's cute Americas freight trains weigh as much as 20,000 tons so if they stepped on a scale it would be crushed
Very nice! I Love all the Class 59/66/77! Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@keynsham-trainsthe 59 is an SD40-2 downsized for britians smaller loading gauge
Another great Keynsham-Trains production
Many thanks for viewing .
Imagine being stuck at a level crossing waiting for one of the to pass- and then another comes!
That would be ok if your not in a hurry . Thanks for viewing .
In the USA or Canada you could be waiting 20 minutes. Maybe even longer
Meanwhile on Brazil... There's trains of 300 to 200 wagons normally here... On the Carajás Railway
Enjoyed that lot thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome compilation!
Glad you enjoyed it
The tamper train was neat.
Thank you are viewing .
Awesome stuff :D
Seems FL are beginning weekly trials for aggregate trains using the 70s, another to add to the list :)
Many thanks for viewing your message got put in to my spam box . So far no sign of 70s working stone trains in the Mendips but some 70s have worked out of Tunstead and a few other quarrys
good to see was wondering if you had any decent freighters [west assie]
Thanks for viewing .
Looks to me the 1 of these trains is the equivalent to around -95-100+ lorries
Many thanks for viewing . More heavy trains = less lorries on our already busy roads . I think more freight needs to moved by rail rather than by road .
Crazy how short they are compared to American Trains!!!
Many thanks for viewing . The loading gauge is a lot bigger in the US so the trains over there will be bigger sometimes with 4 locos on them . 4.400 tonnes over here is alot over in the US its normal to have huge trains .
kin hell the 59 can sure move some weight
Thanks for viewing . The class 59 was designed to pull heavy stone trains all thanks to Foster Yeoman & General motors.
Job well done enjoyed it how do you ride those Hanson hoppers no ladder. Or foothold to work the yard say.
Thanks for viewing . There are no ladders on the wagons i am not sure but i think there are some doors on the rear of each wagon so if needed someone can get into a hopper for maintenance on a box wagon there is a small side door again for maintenance.
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Thanks for viewing
Are we sure they arnt American trains.
Thanks for viewing . Some of the locos are from the United states & Canada the class 59 & 66 so they may look American but all this is filmed in the UK.
The Class 66 was built by Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), which was part of General Motors. Though its now part of Caterpillar. The Class 66's were built at the EMD plant in London, in Ontario, Canada and the first one was delivered to the UK in June 1998. Deliveries continued until December 2001. The first order for 250 locos was placed by EWS (English Welsh & Scottish Railways).
@@keynsham-trains Aye it was a joke because its so long
@@JMACCSArmiesOfMiddleEarth I believe the average length for the Canadian National trains that arrive near me in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is around 180-200 cars