Jack374 Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 A couple of celebs have dropped on the local petroleum and steel flows around Derbyshire…pics linked from Flickr… Thanks, Jack. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 DCR's 60055 runs the final mile or so of the 6Z19 Ravenhead Sidings to Chaddesden Sidings through Derby station. Jack. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 Blue 60 on Thursday, linked from my Flickr if you want to see it bigger. After an overcast start to the day, the weather brightened up in time for this. Contrary to the popular opinion, I prefer the DCR grey 60s to this blue one, but 60028 still looks smart enough working 6Z73 Tytherington - Willesden DCR, carrying stone bound for Calvert and HS2. Jo 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 The "end of the tugs"…long live the tugs… In complete contrast to the reason for this thread starting, yesterday all 3 current class 60 operators' locos passed through North Stafford Junction within half an hour. Below pics linked from Flickr mostly… First was DCR 60046, working from Ravenhead Sidings to Chaddesden Sidings: Then Big Jim of this forum was the driver of GBRf 60002, making a rare appearance on this line taking some weed killer KFA flats from Derby RTC to Bescot: Finally, DB's silver 60066 with a delayed Wolverhampton to Toton (for onward transit to Boston Docks) steel… Thanks, Jack. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted October 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) On 7th October 2021 GBRf 60076 Dunbar passes Ravensthorpe heading west with 6M36, 09.54 Drax Power Station to Liverpool Biomass Terminal, empty biomass hoppers. A short time later GBRf 60021 PENYGHENT eases through Brighouse heading east with 6E09, 08.04 Liverpool Biomass Terminal to Drax Power Station, loaded biomass hoppers. Edited April 7, 2022 by 4630 re-upload photos 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 A couple from Tees yard on my way home from the Darlington exhibition 60020 on the fueler and 60044 towing 66198 away on the Scunthorpe Steel. I was told that the 66 was derailed earlier in the day and was being taken to Toton for inspection. That is what I was told - I was not there to see it myself. There are another 4 class 66 in the yard so it could have been one of them derailed. Mike Wiltshire 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted October 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2021 (edited) With the Calder Valley line currently closed around Summit Tunnel* at Littleborough for engineering work, freight is being rerouted along the Huddersfield line. On 23rd October 2021 GBRf 60076 Dunbar approaches Deighton with 6E10, 11.07 Liverpool Biomass Terminal to Drax Power Station, loaded biomass hoppers. * closed between 23rd and 31st October. Edited April 7, 2022 by 4630 re-upload photo 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 60056 at the top of the climb at Welbury Crossing 6H70 1112 Tyne Coal Terminal Gbrf to Drax Aes (Gbrf) this lunch time. Mike Wiltshire 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Sitting with some RMWebbers at The Tap 60066 came near to a halt and then took off, video at https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/class60/ecb5f6319 and This appears to be a standard Class 60 booking. Class 60s are common through York - I caught 3 in five minutes on the avoiding line earlier this summer. https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/class60 My favourite diesel loco, so good they are making a comeback. Paul 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWT442 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 A recent trip to the Midlands netted a little bit of 'Tug' action, with shots of the unlucky ones the main target. First up though are the lucky ones, still in use doing what they do best. In use with DB Cargo, DCR's 60029 'Ben Nevis' is seen thudding through North Staffs Jn with 6M57 Lindsey OR to Kingsbury - 08.10.21 With a rake of pig sheds in tow, 60024 'Clitheroe Castle' works 6E02 Bescot Down Side to Boston Sleaford Sidings - 08.10.21 Hot on the heels of 6E02 was 60074 'Luke' on a rake of TEA's, working 6E54 Kingsbury to Humber OR - 08.10.21 60020 'The Willows' mirrors 60024 and its train, as it thunders through with 6E08 Walsall Steel Terminal to Immingham - 08.10.21 Clattering over East Midlands Gateway Jn, 60074 'Luke' is seen in a nice patch of sun with 6M57 Lindsey OR to Kingsbury - 09.10.21 Andy. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SWT442 Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 And on to the demics. The pictures were taken on a guided tour of Toton Depot for a closed group, with no area off limits. I'm very grateful to those who arranged it and took us round. All pictures taken on the 9th October. First of the class, 60001, sits on the fuel point having just arrived from Doncaster. Making for a forlorn sight, 60067 sits at the head of the main row of stored 60's. Who knows what future awaits. Still wearing the attractive Aircraft Blue of Mainline Freight, 60078 makes a change to the rows of EWS liveried locos. Having been stored for some 14 years, 60033 'Tees Steel Express' clings onto its Corus silver colours. 60012 bookends the main row of locos, whilst 60048 sits at the head of a shorter row of abandoned 'Tugs'. Despite being stored away for so long, quite a few locos still retained their nameplates. Should've bought some tools along... Sat by the paintshop, 60061 still holds onto the remnants of its Transrail stickers. Despite suffering major engine failure back in 2005, 60081 is still about. Seen in the company of 60099 by the paintshop. Left forgotten at the end of the headshunt, 60057 carries the remnants of its Railfeight Coal past. 60038 & 60059 'Swinden Dalesmen' catch some afternoon sun behind the depot building. It was said that some of the 60's offered up for sale recently had been purchased, but it wasn't elaborated on who had and what they were destined for. Perhaps we'll see 60038 on the mainline again? Acting as a super shunter, 60065 'Spirit of Jaguar' idles away in the ballast sidings. Now back on the mainline, 60026 'Helvellyn' gets some engine attention in the shed. Sharing space with 60026, and still wearing Colas colours, 60085 'Adept' awaits some love from the depot staff. 60039 'Dove Holes' makes for an imposing sight. The beating heart of any Class 60 is this turbocharged straight-8 monster, a 145 litre Mirrlees Blackstone 8MB275T, set to put out 3,100hp at 1,000rpm. This WIPAC light clusters hair raising days are long behind it. Andy. 26 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 24/10/2021 at 19:38, hmrspaul said: Sitting with some RMWebbers at The Tap 60066 came near to a halt and then took off, video at https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/class60/ecb5f6319 and This appears to be a standard Class 60 booking. Class 60s are common through York - I caught 3 in five minutes on the avoiding line earlier this summer. https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/class60 My favourite diesel loco, so good they are making a comeback. Paul 60s only seem to appear for the leaf fall season on this duty. That's been the case for about 4 years now. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted November 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) Just missed getting a shot of 60054 at Didcot the other day with it's running on HVO logos, so instead, coming out of the setting sun at Barnetby, Mainline Blue 60078 in happier days, albeit with 'Beastie' and 'First' logos... Edited April 7, 2022 by Davexoc Photo restored 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 A very rare occurrence today…the sole working maroon class 60 was allowed to leave Toton, and with a load no less! 60065 'Spirit of Jaguar' made a spirited departure on the 6E02 steel 'pig pens' to Boston Sleaford Sidings… Thanks, Jack. 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Great photos Jack, it doesn't seem right seeing a 60 in this livery out on the mainline! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb56125 Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 60011 at Stafford on 16th February 1996 60 032 at Widnes West Deviation on 9th April 1996 60 055 at Edale on 20th June 1996 60 007 at Shotton High Level on 20th July 1996 60 047 at Regents Road LC (Liverpool Docks) on 2nd August 1996 Mark https://mark5812.smugmug.com/ 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted November 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2021 22 hours ago, Powerhaul 70 Pey said: Great photos Jack, it doesn't seem right seeing a 60 in this livery out on the mainline! But what a great noise…… cheers, Phil. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 16 hours ago, Phil Mc said: But what a great noise…… cheers, Phil. This is true - it’s not only the sole surviving maroon one but also the only un-refurbished (non-super) sixty to have run in recent years. It definitely sounds better than the quieter 'super sixties' IMO. Unfortunately, word is that it failed with low power on the return 6M08 to Wolves, which only got as far as Toton, and very late. It was entrusted with a service train, but didn’t quite make it…such a shame as I’ve got a soft spot for this one. Jack. 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithlington smithe Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) Drax liveried 60066 New Biggin British gypsum to Tees Dock on 22/10/21 at Hellifield cheers David Edited November 22, 2021 by smithlington smithe Uploaded an incorrect photo 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 In my opinion probably the finest looking class 60 currently on the rail network is GBRf 60026 HELVELLYN hauling today's 6E10 Liverpool Biomass Terminal to Drax Power Station through Winwick in Cheshire. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 On 01/11/2021 at 00:23, SWT442 said: And on to the demics. The pictures were taken on a guided tour of Toton Depot for a closed group, with no area off limits. I'm very grateful to those who arranged it and took us round. All pictures taken on the 9th October. First of the class, 60001, sits on the fuel point having just arrived from Doncaster. Making for a forlorn sight, 60067 sits at the head of the main row of stored 60's. Who knows what future awaits. Still wearing the attractive Aircraft Blue of Mainline Freight, 60078 makes a change to the rows of EWS liveried locos. Having been stored for some 14 years, 60033 'Tees Steel Express' clings onto its Corus silver colours. 60012 bookends the main row of locos, whilst 60048 sits at the head of a shorter row of abandoned 'Tugs'. Despite being stored away for so long, quite a few locos still retained their nameplates. Should've bought some tools along... Sat by the paintshop, 60061 still holds onto the remnants of its Transrail stickers. Despite suffering major engine failure back in 2005, 60081 is still about. Seen in the company of 60099 by the paintshop. Left forgotten at the end of the headshunt, 60057 carries the remnants of its Railfeight Coal past. 60038 & 60059 'Swinden Dalesmen' catch some afternoon sun behind the depot building. It was said that some of the 60's offered up for sale recently had been purchased, but it wasn't elaborated on who had and what they were destined for. Perhaps we'll see 60038 on the mainline again? Acting as a super shunter, 60065 'Spirit of Jaguar' idles away in the ballast sidings. Now back on the mainline, 60026 'Helvellyn' gets some engine attention in the shed. Sharing space with 60026, and still wearing Colas colours, 60085 'Adept' awaits some love from the depot staff. 60039 'Dove Holes' makes for an imposing sight. The beating heart of any Class 60 is this turbocharged straight-8 monster, a 145 litre Mirrlees Blackstone 8MB275T, set to put out 3,100hp at 1,000rpm. This WIPAC light clusters hair raising days are long behind it. Andy. It's sad to see the 60's just dumped like this. Most of them probably only saw 10 - 15 years service, they could have all been in service still today had they not been side tracked in favour of buying in new locos with similar haulage power, bit of a waste of money in my opinion. Hopefully a fair few will see service again someday, but in the meantime, it's great to see photos of those still giving great service on the mainline. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2021 Finally managed to get 60055 at Brandon, not very common (not even sure it's worked here before), and to prove my point it was swapped for 60029 a couple of hours later. Brandon 01/12/2021 (Wednesday) 60055, Thomas Barnado, on 6Z28, 05:33, Tunstead Sdgs - Brandon Down Sidings (11:51) - loaded stone (24 blue JNA) 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 60028 at Tolworth today with the 6Z36 Chessington South-Willesden DC sidings, a new trial run for DCR with the recently opened Chessington South terminal, hopefully a good sign of things to come for the branch NL 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted December 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 21:42, NickL2008 said: 60028 at Tolworth today with the 6Z36 Chessington South-Willesden DC sidings, a new trial run for DCR with the recently opened Chessington South terminal, hopefully a good sign of things to come for the branch NL The trial was a success, regular services will be running down the branch. Given the cost of bringing it back into use, it’s a good job it is a success, it’s also a great win for rail. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted December 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) GBRf 60087 powers towards Brighouse on 21st December 2021 with 6M36, 09.54 Drax to Liverpool Biomass Terminal, empty biomass hoppers. They're obviously busy at Drax at the moment as six daily workings from Liverpool Biomass Terminal and the corresponding empty returns are operating - 6E36, 6E09, 6E10, 6E24, 6E27 & 6E34 in departure order according to the Working Timetable. Edited April 5, 2022 by 4630 re-upload photo 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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