Performance of Type 5 Loco`s ?
 

Just a bit of a Competition !!
A few Years ago a series of trials were done with Type 5 Loco`s at EWS.
Identical loads (34 MGR loaded ) from a standing start on identical weather and rail conditions.
Loco types were :--
Class 56
Class58
Class59
Class60
Class66
At a distance of around 3 Miles a speed reading was taken !!!!
Which order do you think the loco`s Finished in ???
Kris
Have a guess !!

here's my guess

58
56
60
59
66

Just random, though you way you frame the question suggest a surprising answer.
why the accent on loco´s?!

A Deltic would have beat the lot.:p:rolleyes:
Yes even with freight.

Oh Dear Bubblewrap !!
It would not have come close !! even if it is a Great Express loco !!
Kris

meurglys !! I will let ya know in a few days
:)
Kris

MMM
I once read the 59 was the best ever so my guess is
59
60
66
58
56

I will go with

60
59
66
58
56

Cheers Guys !! & also Thanks Very Much.
I will post the results Mid day Tuesday.
There is a Token Prize !! Nothing much but just a bit of something for your thoughts.
I wouldn`t have got it right by the way !!
Regards
Kris

58
66
56
59
60

Thanks Guys for posting on this. No one got it 100% right and if I had to guess prior to the tests I would have got it wrong.
The result was ---- ( Drumroll !!! lol )
1st -- Class 58
2nd -- Class59/2
3rd -- Class56
4th -- Class60
5th -- Class66

I personally fully expected the Class59/2 to be the fastest at the point where the speed/timing readings were taken.
I don`t really think it proves anything as so many variables exist, such as the variance within type of the 56/58 regarding performance. The G.M Locos are pretty much a fairly standard performer across the Class`s as is the 60.
If the Rail head conditions had been wet instead of dry the I`m pretty sure the 58 would have finished last with the 56 not much ahead of it and the 59/2 1st and either 60/66 2nd.
Regards & Thanks
Kris