UK: Video/photos of new Powerhaul Class 70 locos

[John Ashworth]

There's a video of the new Powerhaul Class 70 locomotives nos 70001 and 70002, hauled by 66585, at Bristol Parkway, England, on 11/11/09 0045, arriving then departing in the fog on a cold November night here

[John Ashworth]

And a very clear photo of a Class 70 in the USA en route to UK can be seen here

[John Ashworth]

And lots more Class 70 pictures here, including one of the inside of the cab.

[John Ashworth]

And three more, showing 70002 in revenue-earning service:

http://tonyhunter2814.fotopic.net/p62352987.html
http://tonyhunter2814.fotopic.net/p62352988.html
http://tonyhunter2814.fotopic.net/p62352989.html

[Derek Walker]

I know somebody aint going to be too pleased by what I am about to say..

That is one ugly locomotive :-)

*ducks behind couch*

[John Ashworth]

Actually a lot of the comment on UK websites has been the same - an ugly locomotive. There were some photos of it completely wrapped in tarpaulins during its sea journey and some wit noted that this was about the best it would ever look, ie it looks best when you can't actually see it.

Having said that, I have no problem with it. It certainly has character...