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Class 60

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Final Land Recovery ‘60s’ leave Toton

The final trio of Class 60s acquired by Land Recovery have been collected from Toton and taken to Radway Green for storage.

Locomotives 27 Aug
DC Rail has agreed a new three-year maintenance contract for its Class 60s with UK Rail Leasing. On June 22, DC Rail 60055 Thomas Barnardo and 60029 Ben Nevis approach Westbury with a loaded train from Whatley Quarry. On arrival at Westbury, the train was split in two with 60029 hauling one half to Willesden and 60055 departing an hour later with the other part to Bristol. MARK PIKE.
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DCRail extends maintenance deal with UKRL

DCRail has entered a new three-year locomotive servicing contract with Leicester-based UK Rail Leasing to maintain its Class 60 fleet.

UK Rail Leasing 16 Aug
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Two more Class 60s gain ‘Peak’ names

Two more GB Railfreight Class 60s are now sporting ‘Peak’ names.

Class 60 6 Aug
Land Recovery bought a dozen Class 60s from DB Cargo in January. They are now being collected from Toton and taken to a storage site near Alsager. On June 23, the Reid Freight low loader, carrying 60078, was parked in a lay-by near Uttoxeter, prior to the final leg of its journey to Cheshire. PIP DUNN.
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Land Recovery collects and moves Class 60s

A start has been made on collecting the 12 Class 60s acquired by Land Recovery from DB Cargo in January.

Class 60 12 Jul
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Class 60 steam conversion to demonstrate clean freight option

An ambitious plan has been proposed to re-power a Class 60 locomotive using steam.

Innovation 24 Jun
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