Jan 16, 2024 · DB Cargo class 60 No. 60024 ‘Clitheroe Castle’ hauls a loaded 6F05 out of Tunstead heading towards Lostock works. She had just replaced 60062 who had been on...

Feb 5, 2021 · Dislodge the Class 60 from its perch as the premier UK freight loco. But the Class 66 was a lot tougher on the Brush/Mirrlees behemoth than that. It usurped the mighty 60s just as it had usurped every other main line freight diesel in the EWS fleet.

Nov 19, 2023 · DB Cargo class 60 No. 60062 ‘Sonia’ arrives at Peak Forest to drop off groundstaff after departing Tunstead & heading to Lostock works with 6F05. 23rd Octobe...

The British Rail Class 60 is a class of Co-Co heavy freight diesel-electric locomotives built by Brush Traction. They are nicknamed Tugs by rail enthusiasts. During the 1980s, it became increasingly apparent that British Rail required a more capable Type 5 …

In early 1994, air-braked Tiphook bogie hopper wagons were introduced on the Tunstead - Hindlow services with class 60 traction replacing the pairs of 37s and the vacuum-braked wagons. A new fleet of 20 air-braked bogie hopper wagons was ordered by BLI to replace the vacuum braked wagons on the Tunstead - Hindlow services.

Jun 4, 2013 · In glorious sunshine, I was lucky enough to spend an hour at Peak Forest today, observing the various quarry operations of DB Schenker. On view was 60091 in charge of a rake of wagons being loaded at Dove Holes quarry, 66136 sitting spare in the sidings and 66186 leaving Tunstead with a load of limestone.

DB Cargo Class 60 No.60074 ‘Luke’ in Puma Energy livery is seen at Chapel Milton Viaduct with 6H02 Arpley - Tunstead empties. Taken on the 9th June 2021.

Nov 21, 2023 · Along with the Tunstead - Lostock services, the Boston steel trains (6M08 to Wolverhampton or 6V15 to Swindon) are also booked for class 60 haulage. 60074 emerged from Toton TMD yesterday (Mon 11th Dec) to work 6E02 to Boston and 6M08 as far as Toton - it's now back on the TMD for further attention.

DCR class 60 No. 60029 passes through Belper as 6M70 from Derby, but has been 6D85 from Ravenhead to Derby. Diverted due to a possession. First time I’ve see...