The 66s - Aesthetics vs. Reliability ?
As I understand it what we're discussing here is the look of the 66s,and not whether they are actually any good at the work they do,which doesn't seem to be in doubt.I agree that variations may be seen in different parts of the country and that you may have to actually make an effort to go see them if you wish,but,as has been pointed out,they are still class 66s.
I've made a comment on a photo in the gallery that the shape of the loco doesn't lend itself to long lens shots,the body seems too compressed ,but maybe that's me - has anyone else noticed this ? They look o.k. in scenic shots.
Myself,as far as looks go,I can take 'em or leave 'em,but I don't feel that they're in the same league as Deltics,Westerns,Warships,the 50s and quite a few others I could mention.
And those livery variations.......
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