Talk:British Rail Class 37
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[edit] Inconsistent Production Numbers
Im no rail buff but there appears to be an inconsistency in the production numbers of the class 37. The artocle's preamble and description both state that 309 locomotices were built however in the 'Fleet Details' section it states 308 Class 37/0s were built and all later 37/3 and /4s were retrofits on the original /0 builds ie no new builds and there is nothing in the text to show where this extra loco comes from to make the number up to 309. I would guess it might be a pre production prototype that did not go into service, but the article is not clear on this. It would be good if someone who knows a bit about the loco if they could clarify this in the article. Dondilly 12:04, 4 October 2005 (UTC)
- Loco D6983 was withdrawn and scrapped before renumbering into the TOPs scheme took place. In general all locos were numbered from D6701-999/600-608 to 37001-308 in order, except D6819 which was renumbered to 37283, and D6700 which was renumbered 37119. Our Phellap 16:23, 4 October 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Naming convention
There is a discussion about the naming convention to use for articles about British locomotive and multiple unit classes at Wikipedia talk:Naming conventions (British railway locomotive and multiple unit classes). Your comments are more than welcome. Thryduulf 22:27, 21 Mar 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Jargon
The EWS section of the article needs to be rewritten to avoid or explain the jargon contained in it. I'm a rail fan and so am more knowledgeable about railway terminology than the average reader, and I don't understand all of it. Thryduulf 09:18, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
- TMD = Traction Motive Depot. We do need an article explaining the Route Availability numbers. — Dunc|☺ 13:16, 16 April 2006 (UTC)
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- Was thinking that myself - I would do it but no idea about them
--wozza 15:36, 21 April 2006 (UTC)
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- Will try and bring up an article on Route Availability numbers and such. If there are any other things like that that people aren't clear on, please post them to my talk page and I'll try my best to the best of my knowledge with info available to produce articles for them, or amend current articles (I'm a rather bookish railfan as opposed to a 'bashing' railfan!
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Alspittle 14:43, 3 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Technical Info
Not really sure if this should be here but hey, the Class 37 appears to have bonnets, like cars, at either end - i'm pretty sure its not got anything to do with the main engine so could somebody clarify what exactly is underneath it that needs the ventilation at the sides --wozza 14:26, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
Nothing in there at all but some wiring circuits and other nicknacks. Nothing substantial at any rate. Alspittle 14:43, 3 May 2006 (UTC)
- AFAIK, on the 37 the noses contain the traction motor cooling blowers and fire extinguishers, and various brake components (air compressors and exhausters). FiggyBee 17:15, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
