The Class 67 diesel electric locomotive was originally designed as a replacement for the Class 47 to haul high-speed mail and passenger trains. Built in Spain between 1999 and 2000 by Alstom with a General Motors engine and transmission, initial tests proved the Class 67 to be capable of over 140mph. However, the locomotives heavy axle load led to a 110mph speed restriction on the class until modifications to the bogies allowed a safe operating speed of 125mph. The locomotives are still restricted to lower speeds on certain routes and particularly at under-bridges because of their axle weight. The engines and running gear are the same as in the Class 66, but with higher gearing to allow faster running. The Class 67 began its career hauling mail trains for EWS (English, Welsh and Scottish Railway) until the end of their contract with Royal Mail in 2003, after which the 67 has found itself operating in a number of roles. These 90-ton locomotives can be found pulling freight trains, running Thunderbird passenger train rescue duties, hauling the Caledonian Sleeper and even pulling the Royal Train.
Includes:
Class 67 diesel-electric locomotive in maroon, silver, claret and red liveries
Mk1 Gangway Full Brake NEX mail van
Mk3 SLEP sleeper coach
8 scenarios:
Free Roam Oxford-Paddington
Free Roam Newcastle-York
Free Roam Hedborough North
Post Haste
Night Mail
Rising Star
Royal Diamond
Special Delivery
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