The Class 67 is a mixed traffic locomotive able to reach 125mp/h and intended to haul postal trains and other special services like the Royal Train [1]. By the time the locomotives had arrived from Spain the intended post services had left the railway so they have been mostly involved on charter, passenger and other general duties instead. When they arrived they were restricted to 110 mp/h because of the high axle load but bogie modifications have restored their design speed. Problems with exceeding the loading gauge also delayed their introduction into service.
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| 67 010 at Kidderminster Town |
| Information |
| Number built: |
30 |
| Built: |
1999-2000 |
| Builder: |
Alstom Meinfesta / General Motors |
| Engine: |
GM 12N-710G3B-EC diesel |
| Power: |
3, 200 hp (2, 386 kW) |
| Wheel arrangement: |
Bo-Bo |
A major duty for the Class 67 was on Chiltern Railway's expresses from
London Marylebone to the Midlands though they were replaced by newer
Class 68s after a few years. Twenty eight are operated by DB Cargo and the other two Colas Rail.
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| 67 008 at Birmingham Moor Street |
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| 67 018 at Birmingham Snow Hill |
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| 67 010 brings a charter into Bridgnorth |
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| A Class 67 with a charter heads through East Midlands Parkway |
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| 67 012 and friend at London Marylebone |
[1] Colin J Marsden, Traction Recognition (Ian Allan, 2011) p. 76
