Title: British Rail Class 70 (diesel) - Wikipedia
Headings: British Rail Class 70 (diesel)
British Rail Class 70 (diesel)
Contents
Background and specification
Operations
Freightliner
Turkish demonstrator
Colas Rail
Accidents and incidents
Fleet list
See also
Notes
References
External links

Content: regenerative braking is used to supply the energy to power auxiliary motors. The locomotives were given the Class 70 TOPS code, breaking the previous convention that class numbers in the 70s were used for DC electric locomotives . The new locomotives are similar in appearance to a Class 58; a hood unit design with a narrow body typical of locomotive types in use in North America, the cabs are accessed from the rear via exterior walkways on the narrow part of the hood. The distinctive front end shape is due to crashworthiness features It is also fitted with air conditioning and acoustic insulation to improve the crew's environment, making it an improvement over the Class 66. Operations
Freightliner
Freightliner 70001 Powerhaul
Construction of the first two locomotives at GE's Erie, Pennsylvania plant was completed in July 2009, with both locomotives tested during the same month. The original plan was for two months of testing, with the locomotives then spending a further three weeks being modified where necessary and prepared for transport to the United Kingdom. The first two locomotives arrived at Newport Docks on 8 November 2009. The delivery gave GE its first locomotives in service on the British rail network. The first locomotive was given the name 'PowerHaul' at Leeds on 24 November 2009.