(09/10/2019 14:32)ant17612 Wrote: [ -> ]DRS have acquired 5 Class 66s from DB, No.s 66031, 66091, 66108, 66122 and 66126.
It has now developed that these are here on a long term hire agreement.
(13/01/2020 10:05)T42 PVM Wrote: [ -> ]New work for DRS is the Ford Contract from Dagenham to Garston (Liverpool) using their Class 88's. Not mentioned is a start date.
https://www.directrailservices.com/news-...HeanK9QJOQ
Is this a new freight run or are they just taking over from another freight operator?
At LORAM Derby 37425 has been repainted in Regional Railways Colours, looks awesome!
(13/01/2020 14:53)iMarkeh Wrote: [ -> ]Is this a new freight run or are they just taking over from another freight operator?
Long established freight turn. Currently run by Gbrf with Class 66 but it is reported that DRS intend to use Class 88s. This will be an impressive sight.
20302 and 20305 worked from Crewe Gresty Bridge to Garston this morning, route learning ahead of the acquirement of the car traffic.
66434 working the first DRS hauled train into Garston today.
(24/02/2020 11:47)ant17612 Wrote: [ -> ]66434 working the first DRS hauled train into Garston today.
The intended use of 88s will no longer be happening due to complications regarding gauging within the Garston facility.
At Toton 66091 has been repainted into DRS Blue.
37401 and 37407 are working the Valley flasks today first time in a longtime for it not to be Vossloh powered.