CAF Coupling Mods Close-up (#2) - 92038
Close-up of the new coupling modifications to Caledonian Sleeper-liveried GBRf Class 92, 92 038, the first-in-class to receive the "CAF mods" to allow it to work with the new Mk5 CAF-built Caledonian Sleeper stock.
038 is coupled to the assisting Class 66 (66 755) using the 'classic' draw-hook, with the Dellner coupling dropped down. Also of note are the retractable buffers, which come forward when the locomotive is using the 'classic' couplings, however are pushed back and secured in place when using the Dellner.
92038 is pictured at Crewe station, having been released from Brush after over seven months at the works for overhaul and the CAF modifications. It was moved to Crewe by 66755 on 0Z51 Loughborough Brush to Crewe Holding Sidings.
CAF Coupling Mods Close-up (#2) - 92038
Close-up of the new coupling modifications to Caledonian Sleeper-liveried GBRf Class 92, 92 038, the first-in-class to receive the "CAF mods" to allow it to work with the new Mk5 CAF-built Caledonian Sleeper stock.
038 is coupled to the assisting Class 66 (66 755) using the 'classic' draw-hook, with the Dellner coupling dropped down. Also of note are the retractable buffers, which come forward when the locomotive is using the 'classic' couplings, however are pushed back and secured in place when using the Dellner.
92038 is pictured at Crewe station, having been released from Brush after over seven months at the works for overhaul and the CAF modifications. It was moved to Crewe by 66755 on 0Z51 Loughborough Brush to Crewe Holding Sidings.