ROG Class 37 No. 37800 Cassiopeia Rescued by Two Class 66 Locos After Failing from Low Oil Pressure скачать в хорошем качестве

ROG Class 37 No. 37800 Cassiopeia Rescued by Two Class 66 Locos After Failing from Low Oil Pressure

Front locomotive Frieghtliner Class 66 number 66951 built by General Motors (EMD) in 2007 in Canada, 66951 is a Co-Co "Shed" diesel-electric locomotive designed for heavy freight. Powered by a 12-cylinder EMD 12N-710G3B-T2 engine, it produces a total unit power output of 3,300 hp (2,460 kW) with a starting tractive effort of 409 kN. This single-unit locomotive measures 21.34 metres, features a 75 mph top speed, and weighs 127 tonnes. Currently operated by Freightliner, 66951 belongs to the low-emission 66/9 sub-class, equipped with a 6,400-litre fuel tank to accommodate a larger cooling group while meeting strict weight limits and utilizing self-steering bogies to reduce track wear. Centre locomotive Frieghtliner Class 66 number 66415 built by General Motors (EMD) in 2005 in Canada, 66415 is a Co-Co "Shed" diesel-electric locomotive designed for heavy haul freight. Powered by a 12-cylinder EMD 12N-710G3B-EC engine, it produces a total unit power output of 3,200 hp (2,400 kW) with a starting tractive effort of 409 kN. This single-unit locomotive measures 21.35 metres, features a 75 mph top speed, and weighs approximately 127 tonnes. Currently operated by Freightliner, 66415 is famously named "You Are Never Alone" and carries the striking Genesee & Wyoming orange livery, serving as a high-profile member of the fleet used for intermodal and heavy stone traffic across the UK. Rear locomotive Class 37 number 37800 named Cassiopeia built by English Electric in 1963 at the Vulcan Foundry, 37800 is a Co-Co "Tractor" diesel-electric locomotive designed for heavy-duty mixed-traffic and freight operations. Powered by a 12-cylinder English Electric 12CSVT engine, it produces a total unit power output of 1,750 hp (1,305 kW) with a starting tractive effort of approximately 247 kN. This single-unit locomotive measures 18.75 metres, features an 80 mph top speed, and weighs 120 tonnes. Currently operated by Europhoenix and frequently on lease to Rail Operations Group (ROG), 37800 is famously named "Cassiopeia" and belongs to the 37/8 sub-class, which was specifically ballasted to a higher weight to increase adhesion for heavy freight work and equipped with high-capacity fuel tanks. Hauling Class 730 Aventra number 730019 built by Alstom (formerly Bombardier) between 2020 and 2022 at Derby Litchurch Lane, 730019 is a 3-car "Aventra" electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for high-frequency suburban services. Powered by a 25 kV AC overhead electric system, it features a total unit power output of approximately 1,569 hp (1,170 kW) with a maximum service speed of 90 mph and a total weight of approximately 105 tonnes. This unit measures 72 metres in length and provides 199 seats in a 2+2 layout, featuring modern amenities like underfloor heating, walk-through gangways, and intelligent air conditioning. Currently operated by West Midlands Railway (following the 2026 transition to public ownership), 730019 is a core part of the "Landmark Class" serving the Cross-City Line between Lichfield, Birmingham, and Bromsgrove/Redditch, where it successfully replaced the aging Class 323 fleet. Seen here passing Gascoigne Wood Junction heading towards Gascoinge Wood Sidings near South Milford on the 03/03/2026 at 13:44. A standard width 4K video version of this short is also available on my channel. If you would like to support my channel and help me make future videos any help would be very welcome and greatly appreciated why not visit my (Buy Me A Coffee) page or my (Patreon) page links are on the Mobile trains YouTube channel page via my profile link.