(22/03/2014 22:22)R311 WVR Wrote: [ -> ]Is 950001 DB operated?! I knew the 97's were operated by them, but didn't know about the 950!
I think so, the driver had a DB vest on
(23/03/2014 08:18)Daniel Anderton Wrote: [ -> ]I think so, the driver had a DB vest on
He may be a DBS driver but the unit is owned by Network Rail.
Have noticed that some Sheds have obtained Sheep logos applied at Margam
60087 is to be repaired and overhauled at Toton for use by Colas Rail.
Long stored 90037 is to be overhauled and returned to service as the second of the class for hire to DRS.
(29/03/2014 07:01)childwallblues Wrote: [ -> ]60087 is to be repaired and overhauled at Toton for use by Colas Rail.
Up to ten Class 60 are to go on hire to Colas Rail.
If the DRS 68's are going to take over the Chiltern work in the near future , DBS are going to have some Class 67's available for new work , but is there any more work available at the moment for them ?
(12/05/2014 21:21)wirralbus Wrote: [ -> ]If the DRS 68's are going to take over the Chiltern work in the near future , DBS are going to have some Class 67's available for new work , but is there any more work available at the moment for them ?
Gives Scotrail (Sleepers and Fife workings) and Arriva Trains Wales a bit of flexibility in case of a loco failure. East Coast also use them for the static "Thunderbird" duties on the ECML.
The problem has never really about having enough locomotives, it's always a lack of suitable carriages for them to haul!
60024 has received the Clitheroe Castle nameplates previously on 60029.