Class 60 Profile and Models
60054 'Charles Babbage' at Acton Main Line Yard in September 2004. ©Janderk1968
The fleet of Class 60 locomotives were built for British Rail by Brush Traction after they identified a need for high powered Type 5 diesels for use on the Trainload Freight sector. Following the subsequent privatisation of British Rail, the fleet passed to EWS and later spread around to other operators. The fleet only operated during the final years of British Rail and after privatisation they became the property of EWS. The operator was reportedly unimpressed with their performance and much of the class were stored and sold onto other operators. The 60s saw a new lease of life in the late 2000s and 2010s in use with other operators and a portion were upgraded to 'Super 60s' by DB Schenker. During 2020, the first Class 60 was scrapped and one was also preserved.
(Information provided via Wikipedia)
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
|
Builder |
Brush Traction |
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Build Dates |
1989 to 1993 |
|
Total Built |
100 |
|
Tractive Effort |
106,500 lbf |
|
Power Output |
3,100 bhp |
|
Top Speed |
60mph |
|
Wheel Configuration |
Co-Co |
|
Operated By |
British Rail Colas Rail DB Cargo UK DC Rail EWS GB Railfreight Load Haul Mainline Freight |
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Main Duties |
Heavy Freight |
|
In Service Until |
Present |
|
Surviving Examples |
99 |
GWR green
British Steel
Railfreight 'Sector' triple grey
Mainline Freight
LoadHaul
Transrail
EWS - English Welsh and Scottish
Corus
GBRf - GB Railfreight
Colas Rail
DB Schenker / DB Cargo UK
Private Owner
Awaiting Categorisation
Devon and Cornwall Railways
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Gauge | CJM |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
CJM-60008 View |
Class 60 60008 | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | CJM |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
CJM-60032 View |
Class 60 60032 "William Booth" | Awaiting Categorisation |
| N Gauge | CJM |
|
RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
CJM-60033 View |
Class 60 60033 in Petroleum Sector Livery | Awaiting Categorisation |