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    Hypothetical question about EM1/2 Woodhead electrics

    Metrolink is a 750V DC system. As to running on any of the Tyne & Wear system not a chance as the substations and their circuit breakers are...
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 5 Januar 2023 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    AC Locomotive Group Update: The restoration 89001 took a major step forward today, 15 November 2020, with the locomotive's pantograph being...
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 15 November 2020 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    A review of/presentation on where the work on the 89 has got to can be seen here [MEDIA]
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 23 Juni 2020 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    Yes that's correct.
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 8 Mai 2019 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    An update on recent work on the 89 https://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/news.php
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 8 Mai 2019 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    The work on the bogies has continued on apace with the bogies being dismantled to allow replacement of the axle bearings. Further details and some...
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 23 September 2018 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    The 89 has been up on jacks again, more details here https://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/news.php
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 28 August 2018 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    Another update, https://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/news.php
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 8 Juli 2018 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    It's been a while since I last posted an update. We have been rather busy, https://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/news.php
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 18 März 2018 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    In all the excitement I'd missed out posting on here about the testing of the 89s' Armature Convertors. We've taken off rather a lot of dampers...
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 22 April 2017 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    Yes.
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 15 März 2017 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    Please do. The ACLG has been able to obtain some pictures of the bogies under construction/being assembled and various images of the basic body...
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 13 März 2017 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    Classes 89, 90, 91 were designed with all auxiliary machines, battery chargers, etc being run from a 230V winding on the main transformer. Hence...
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 13 März 2017 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    A few updates on the 89. Armature Converter testing this weekend http://www.aclocogroup.co.uk/news.php A video of some more extensive Traction...
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 12 März 2017 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    89001 restoration

    The 68000 hasn't in itself been a problem and following the repair of another card that has a watchdog function the micro now works. In general...
    Beitrag von: majorsmallpiece, 14 September 2016 im Forum: Diesel & Electric Traction