Class 90 - A view inside and out !
29th January 2008

28 Photos.

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The subject loco, 90034 at London Euston.
The subject loco, 90034 at London Euston.
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Driver's side cab position.
Driver's side cab position.
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Switch Panel incorporating :- Parking Brake ON / OFF plus Indicator Light, Brake Overcharge, Instrument Lights, Cab Lights, Clipboard Light, Cab Heat Selector, Sand Button, Footwarmer, Demister, Tail Lights and Marker Lights.
Switch Panel incorporating :- Parking Brake ON / OFF plus Indicator Light, Brake Overcharge, Instrument Lights, Cab Lights, Clipboard Light, Cab Heat Selector, Sand Button, Footwarmer, Demister, Tail Lights and Marker Lights.
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TPWS (Train Protection Warning System) with Red Brake Demand Light, Temporary Isolation / Fault and Train Stop Override.
TPWS (Train Protection Warning System) with Red Brake Demand Light, Temporary Isolation / Fault and Train Stop Override.
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Close up of the TPWS panel.
Close up of the TPWS panel.
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Brake pipe guage, Speed set control and Speedometer and eight fault light's for AWS, Headlight, Wheelslip, General fault, Battery Charger Status, ETS, Line light and A.D.D
Brake pipe guage, Speed set control and Speedometer and eight fault light's for AWS, Headlight, Wheelslip, General fault, Battery Charger Status, ETS, Line light and A.D.D
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P.A.C.S Propelling Advisory Control System fitted by R.E.S for use on mail trains.
P.A.C.S Propelling Advisory Control System fitted by R.E.S for use on mail trains.
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Reset buttons plus Headlight switch, Traction Motor Over Temperature Indicator and four Ampmeter's , one for each traction motor.
Reset buttons plus Headlight switch, Traction Motor Over Temperature Indicator and four Ampmeter's , one for each traction motor.
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Driving control's showing power controller, AWS reset button, horn and master switch.
Driving control's showing power controller, AWS reset button, horn and master switch.
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Driving controls originally intended to be used when shunting, a set being by each cab door, but never used and eventually dis-connected due to there being no emergency brake position.
Driving controls originally intended to be used when shunting, a set being by each cab door, but never used and eventually dis-connected due to there being no emergency brake position.
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ETS on / off lights for observation by Shunter's and Goods / Passenger Brake Timing indicator lights.
ETS on / off lights for observation by Shunter's and Goods / Passenger Brake Timing indicator lights.
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Light's and buttons for use with Mk 4 coaching stock.
Light's and buttons for use with Mk 4 coaching stock.
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Hydraulic parking brake unit showing oil sight glasses and manual pumping handle.
Hydraulic parking brake unit showing oil sight glasses and manual pumping handle.
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AWS isolating switch.
AWS isolating switch.
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DSD isolating switch, wasn't / is not fitted to the 15 ex VT loco's that now work in Anglia.
DSD isolating switch, wasn't / is not fitted to the 15 ex VT loco's that now work in Anglia.
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Fault Indication Panel incorporating ten fault LED's, Control Cut Out Switch, Rheostatic Brake Isolating Switch, Test Sequence Switch, ETS Neon Lights, Primary Overload Flag, Train Supply Overload Flag and Transformer Indicator Relay Flag.
Fault Indication Panel incorporating ten fault LED's, Control Cut Out Switch, Rheostatic Brake Isolating Switch, Test Sequence Switch, ETS Neon Lights, Primary Overload Flag, Train Supply Overload Flag and Transformer Indicator Relay Flag.
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MCB Panel.
MCB Panel.
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Brake equipment frame comprising of :- Control Air Isolating Cock, No 1 and No2 Bogies Auto Air Brake Isolating Cocks, Auxiliary Compressor Governer Isolating Cock, VCB Isolating Cock, No 1 and No 2 Bogies Straight Air Isolating Cocks and Main Compressor Governer Isolating Cock.
Brake equipment frame comprising of :- Control Air Isolating Cock, No 1 and No2 Bogies Auto Air Brake Isolating Cocks, Auxiliary Compressor Governer Isolating Cock, VCB Isolating Cock, No 1 and No 2 Bogies Straight Air Isolating Cocks and Main Compressor Governer Isolating Cock.
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DW3 Isolating Cock.
DW3 Isolating Cock.
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A.D.D (Auto Dropping Device) Isolating cock.
A.D.D (Auto Dropping Device) Isolating cock.
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The TDM (Time Division Multiplex) rack.
The TDM (Time Division Multiplex) rack.
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Cooker, for making the tea !
Cooker, for making the tea !
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Emergency equipment on a EWS class 90. Brake stick, spare brake pipe and track circuit clips.
Emergency equipment on a EWS class 90. Brake stick, spare brake pipe and track circuit clips.
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Auxiliary Rectifier Cut Out Switch. A class 90 is fitted with two Auxiliary Rectifiers to convert A/C to D/C for the auxiliary equipment. No 1 Auxiliary Rectifier Supplies D/C for the Radiator Fans and No 1 Compressor. No 2 provides D/C for No 2 Compressor. Should No 1 fail the Rad fans will stop and the Transformer overheat. Switching to No 2 allows the train to continue normally.
Auxiliary Rectifier Cut Out Switch. A class 90 is fitted with two Auxiliary Rectifiers to convert A/C to D/C for the auxiliary equipment. No 1 Auxiliary Rectifier Supplies D/C for the Radiator Fans and No 1 Compressor. No 2 provides D/C for No 2 Compressor. Should No 1 fail the Rad fans will stop and the Transformer overheat. Switching to No 2 allows the train to continue normally.
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Speed Set isolating switch.
Speed Set isolating switch.
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Battery Voltmeter.
Battery Voltmeter.
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Auxiliary Compressor, it is this that runs when the Battery Switch is first operated to create enough air to raise the Pantograph.
Auxiliary Compressor, it is this that runs when the Battery Switch is first operated to create enough air to raise the Pantograph.
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The two main compressors.
The two main compressors.
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