Class 67027 Shunting Duty,Crewe,today...

saxokid · #1 30th November 2010, 23:18

Was up Crewe today and had spare 3 hours

so watched 67027 shunting virgin coaches round at the ews depo,looked well smart in the snowy conditions...........

Wakey spotter · #2 1st December 2010, 09:36

Not an easy loco to use as a Shunter !! The Driving position is great for going forward but not ideal for shunting troublesome trucks n coaches about !! lol.
A good GroundStaff person is needed

saxokid · #3 3rd December 2010, 19:47

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Originally Posted by Wakey spotter

Not an easy loco to use as a Shunter !! The Driving position is great for going forward but not ideal for shunting troublesome trucks n coaches about !! lol.
A good GroundStaff person is needed

Yer they had few staff on the yard helping out,on pionts and one on the walkie talkie.....

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