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Class 50 Power Units/Generators

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by themightyhood, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. themightyhood

    themightyhood New Member

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    Hi,

    With the large number of Cl.50s preserved/stored are there enough spare power units and main generators around in case of catastrophic failure

    Al
     
    themightyhood, Jun 24, 2009
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  2. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    There was a complete spare Power Unit/Gen at Crewe Heritage for some years, it was destined for 50008(?) but was subsequently sold to the RRRG at Peak Rail for one of their locos (If I remember correctly?)
    The EE 16 (C) SVT block is not uncommon in its various forms. I would have thought that a major gen failure would be better rectified by a rewind/rework than going for an secondhand spare?
     
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