Gaugemaster Collection - N Scale Class 59 003 'Yeoman Highlander' GBRf

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Built by General Motors Electro Motive Division between 1985 and 1995, these powerful diesel electric locomotives were designed to haul heavy freight services as a replacement for the class 56 locomotives. 15 of these locomotoives were produced between 1985 and 1995 with the first one being delivered into Southampton docks in 1986. These locomotives have been painted in various different liveries including DB Cargo, GB Railfreight, Foster Yeoman, Mendip Rail and Amey Roadstone Construction.

 

GM2210501 Class 59 003 'Yeoman Highlander' GBRf

 

Here's a video of the real thing passing near GM HQ, with 73 961 Alison operating a Network Rail Snow and Ice Treatment Train through a misty and frosty Ford Station in West Sussex, on 8th January 2021.