David111767
30in and Rack Railway Guy
I'm pretty sure that's a helper loco bud :wave:
ugly trains
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It's actually what they call a 'booster' locomotive - hence the 'BU' designation - Booster Unit. They were designed to run in multiple behind a regular locomotive, in order to free up locos used in double and triple heading (because Australian National at the time was experiencing a locomotive shortage).
From what I understand the BUs were rebuilds from ex South Australian Railways 600 class units, with lower hoods and the cabs removed. I'm probably wrong though.
But yeah, they're damn ugly.
From what I understand the BUs were rebuilds from ex South Australian Railways 600 class units, with lower hoods and the cabs removed. I'm probably wrong though.
But yeah, they're damn ugly.
magickmaker
New member
Interestingly enough, some companies (both over the pond and here in the US) rebuilt a number of "B" or "BU" locomotives into remote control units. Since there was no cab for the driver to hide in, they make PERFECT RC units. In most cases the RC receivers are built into the locomotive itself. Because of this I'm thinking of skinning a number of B units into RC units for a railroad I've built. I'm also looking at making an activity or two.
Here are some examples:
This is a one of a kind Genset used by NS: (One is completed, a second planned. A number of railroads have shown interest in the design. Built from a SW1500)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1415404
http://www.nsdash9.com/rosters/2120.html
(and yes. I want one of the gensets built)
Weyerhauser rebuilt B unit. Note: No cab. (Rebuilt from a DRS4-4-1500)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=349224
BN even had one. Now it's BNSF. (Started life as a SD40-2 that was wrecked. They were rebuilt into these.)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=30753
BNSF RC units. (Technically these count since the windows are blanked. On some units the whole cab is blanked.)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=100791
Here are some examples:
This is a one of a kind Genset used by NS: (One is completed, a second planned. A number of railroads have shown interest in the design. Built from a SW1500)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1415404
http://www.nsdash9.com/rosters/2120.html
(and yes. I want one of the gensets built)
Weyerhauser rebuilt B unit. Note: No cab. (Rebuilt from a DRS4-4-1500)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=349224
BN even had one. Now it's BNSF. (Started life as a SD40-2 that was wrecked. They were rebuilt into these.)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=30753
BNSF RC units. (Technically these count since the windows are blanked. On some units the whole cab is blanked.)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=100791
Here in Germany we have some ugly stuff (mostly East German
WileeCoyote
What is the most ugliest locomotive you seen that you think should be in trainz?
UNION PACIFIC??? HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT!? :'(
That and it is like trying to bring back this railroad instead of in real life it is in trainz,another example of Railroad history trying to repeat itself!
willybilly
WillyBilly
that train is SO ugly!!!
that train is the ugliest on earth!
that train is the ugliest on earth!bassist118
Suffering for his art.
This is the worst English electric loco in my opinion (espically when the panto is up without any OHLE). I always thourght they look like they're very depressed and about to burst out crying.
http://www.old-dalby.com/images/class_89_aero_test-2_1987.jpg
Andy
http://www.old-dalby.com/images/class_89_aero_test-2_1987.jpg
Andy
class 70 UK
The new class 70 is a very ugly train !!!
http://www.modelrailforum.com/images/Bachmann/PowerHaul-Unveiling-Pro-1024.jpg
class 58's on drugs...
The new class 70 is a very ugly train !!!
http://www.modelrailforum.com/images/Bachmann/PowerHaul-Unveiling-Pro-1024.jpg
class 58's on drugs...
Yikes is right, I have never seen some locomotives described above as ugly as those but now that I have seen the pictures, I believe it now!
Well, anyone can't blame them because there GE (UK) locomotives was builds in GE factory in PA. Who they was create design with UK locomotives and, deliver by Norfolk Southern railroads and, get to send to ship terminals and, head to Union Kingdom. But, maybe I can be wrong or correct..
- David
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yup
They are made/ designed in the US and shipped to Newport ( south wales ) UK .
They did the class 59 and all it derivatives and they all look ok .
The UK is trying to get loco's from China now !! A powerful loco ( 4000hp ) taht does passenger and goods...
where have I heard that before ??
mmm 1967 ring any bells ??
http://www.derbysulzers.com/HS4000.html
They are made/ designed in the US and shipped to Newport ( south wales ) UK .
They did the class 59 and all it derivatives and they all look ok .
The UK is trying to get loco's from China now !! A powerful loco ( 4000hp ) taht does passenger and goods...
where have I heard that before ??
mmm 1967 ring any bells ??
http://www.derbysulzers.com/HS4000.html
PRR Transfer Diesel
In all my times of downloading Pennsylvania Railroad equipment, the railroads Lima Locomotive Works Transfer diesels are just plain awful looking. The cab is in the middle and I think they have two engines on both sides. The only postives are its horn, bell and speed. But apperance......NASTY!!!!!!!!!
In all my times of downloading Pennsylvania Railroad equipment, the railroads Lima Locomotive Works Transfer diesels are just plain awful looking. The cab is in the middle and I think they have two engines on both sides. The only postives are its horn, bell and speed. But apperance......NASTY!!!!!!!!!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...973.jpg/300px-Turbo_Train,_Montreal,_1973.jpg
Pretty much defines ugly
Pretty much defines ugly