Dtg class 59dbs coming soon

[david1]

What is the class 59 like, is it a new build or just another `66 reskin` with the same class 66 physics

[xguerra]

What is the class 59 like, is it a new build or just another `66 reskin` with the same class 66 physics

New model.

Drives I'd say quite differently.

[david1]

That sounds good then, might be worth adding to my collection

[tycoonkid9]

That sounds good then, might be worth adding to my collection

American players should recognize the engine sound: http://youtu.be/aD3jlL5zZaU

[749006]

That sounds good then, might be worth adding to my collection

American players should recognize the engine sound: http://youtu.be/aD3jlL5zZaU

Well as the Class 59 is a SD40-2 built to British Loading Gauge with the Same Engine there is a good chance they will be identical

Derived from the EMD SD40-2, the cab layout was based on the British Rail Class 58 for easier driver assimilation. To meet the British loading gauge, an estimated 40,000 to 80,000 man-hours of design work was carried out by EMD. Some compromises were required; the large exhaust silencer required to meet BR noise levels left no room for Dynamic Braking equipment. However, it was possible to retain the all-important Super Series wheel creep control which, because of its superior traction, can eliminate the need for double heading. All five locomotives were custom built by General Motors Diesel Division at its La Grange, Illinois plant.