Class 67's, the 'odd-job locos'?

Built for a traffic that no longer exists as such (Royal Mail postal and parcels), the class 67 diesels seem to have become the odd job locos on the network. Although having an engine horse power output close to the class 66's, the tractive effort (31750lb) precludes them from heavy freight hauls when compared to the 92,000lb tractive effort of the class 66's, and the locos don't get chance to use their designed top speed of 125mph. This video shows the locos on 'Thunderbird' duties and Network Rail test trains in the Retford and Doncaster areas.

The Class 68s at 10 years old: The story so far
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The Class 68s at 10 years old: The story so far

Class 67 story, part 1. Oct 99-May 04
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Class 67 story, part 1. Oct 99-May 04

Class 66 diesel locomotives, variety in colour!
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Class 66 diesel locomotives, variety in colour!

The Biggest Bargain Yet? Hornby Class 67 Bo Bo in Enhanced Railroad Plus Royal Diamond livery   Unbo
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The Biggest Bargain Yet? Hornby Class 67 Bo Bo in Enhanced Railroad Plus Royal Diamond livery Unbo

British rail Highlights of 2022 | Diesel locomotives
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British rail Highlights of 2022 | Diesel locomotives

Even more class 99 test, Engineering Trains, Loco Movements and More! At Lincoln 02/07/2026
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Even more class 99 test, Engineering Trains, Loco Movements and More! At Lincoln 02/07/2026

Class 91's, the full set, Part 1, 91001 - 91115.
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Class 91's, the full set, Part 1, 91001 - 91115.

Class 67s at Speed on the Welsh Marches
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Class 67s at Speed on the Welsh Marches

Class 08: The Little Diesel That Worked Everywhere
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Class 08: The Little Diesel That Worked Everywhere

Insane what’s going on here: Ludmillas, Class 77s, 218s etc. + semaphore signals
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Insane what’s going on here: Ludmillas, Class 77s, 218s etc. + semaphore signals

Class 67 Diesel Locomotive, EWS, DB Schenker, DB Cargo UK, The Early Years
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Class 67 Diesel Locomotive, EWS, DB Schenker, DB Cargo UK, The Early Years

Review: Hornby R30161 Class 67 67020 in the Transport for Wales Red and Black livery, 21-pin DCC
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Review: Hornby R30161 Class 67 67020 in the Transport for Wales Red and Black livery, 21-pin DCC

Trains In The 1980's   Peterborough, May 1989
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Trains In The 1980's Peterborough, May 1989

Die Baureihe 155 - Reichsbahn Kraftprotz für schwere Güterzüge
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Die Baureihe 155 - Reichsbahn Kraftprotz für schwere Güterzüge

Class 67: Britain's High-Speed Gamble – Success or Failure? #class67 #highspeed #fyp
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Class 67: Britain's High-Speed Gamble – Success or Failure? #class67 #highspeed #fyp

[HD] Los Angeles Junction Railway Y-VRN2271 Vernon Job in Vernon, CA
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[HD] Los Angeles Junction Railway Y-VRN2271 Vernon Job in Vernon, CA

Photographers Who Became Friends With Wildlife in the Sweetest Way! 😍🐾
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Photographers Who Became Friends With Wildlife in the Sweetest Way! 😍🐾

【前面展望】コンゴ民主共和国 キハ183系(マテテ→キンシャサ中央駅)Cab Ride in DR Congo🇨🇩 Matete - Kinshasa Express Train Kiha 183
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【前面展望】コンゴ民主共和国 キハ183系(マテテ→キンシャサ中央駅)Cab Ride in DR Congo🇨🇩 Matete - Kinshasa Express Train Kiha 183

Diesel & Electric 2 - British Diesels in the ‘70s & ‘80s.
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Diesel & Electric 2 - British Diesels in the ‘70s & ‘80s.

Edinburgh to Newcastle - Border Express
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Edinburgh to Newcastle - Border Express