Br Class 16

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  1. Rage607

    Rage607 Member

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    Maybe this has already be suggested but I think the Class 16 would be a nice addition to some of the existing "oldtimer" routes.
    Afaik there's no class 16 left, so it would be hard to rebuild it and get sounds but on the other hand it would be cool to revive it in a simulation like this.
    Something that could be done with other locos and maybe in collaboration with a museum or something like that.
     
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  2. Coastway trainspotter

    Coastway trainspotter Well-Known Member

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    What route ?
     
  3. Factor41

    Factor41 Well-Known Member

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    According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_16 they were rubbish and unreliable, and all were cut up for scrap only a decade after they were built. Doesn't sound like it would make a brilliant addition to the TSW fleet, if they were ever even seen on any of the routes we have!
     
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  4. Rage607

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    For the route I would suggest WSR.
    Even if they weren't great in reality, it would still be great to see some "extinct" locos and I think they do look cool.
     
  5. elarthur

    elarthur Well-Known Member

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    I too think that extinct locomotives and units would be a nice addition as there are a few classes no longer with us. The WSR or other future heritage lines might be the best place for them perhaps with layers on any current or future relevant routes for each class.
     
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    elarthur Well-Known Member

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    Were the class 16s not used predominantly around East and North East London?
     
  8. ARuscoe

    ARuscoe Well-Known Member

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    According to the article linked above they were all operated out of Stratford Depot
     
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