The British Rail Class 69 is a class of diesel locomotives which are converted from Class 56 locomotives. The conversion work is performed by Progress Rail at their workshop in Longport . The Class 69 was developed to fulfil the needs of the rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf), which was unable to purchase additional Class 66 diesel ...

The British Rail Class 69 is a class of diesel locomotives which are converted from Class 56 locomotives. The conversion work is performed by Progress Rail at their workshop in Longport. The Class 69 was developed to fulfil the needs of the rail freight operator GB Railfreight, which was unable to purchase additional Class 66 diesel locomotives ...

As with most GBRf locomotives, most of the GBRf class 69s will likely have names, some of which having interesting liveries too. This post simply lists the class 69 locos, along with the class 56 they’re converted from, and of course their livery and name if they carry one.

2020年12月30日 · The British Rail Class 69 is a class of diesel-electric locomotives which are converted from Class 56 locomotives. Their reported maximum speed is 80 mph (129 km/h) and power output is 3200 hp (2390 kW).

GB Railfreight has announced that testing of the first Class 69's should begin on the Severn Valley Railway in January, with the locomotives entering traffic later in the year. Ten Class 56's are being converted into ‘69's’ by Progress Rail at its Longport facility, near Stoke-on-Trent. They are required to meet GBRf’s growing portfolio.

2024年3月1日 · Originally built as Class 56 diesel locomotives, these trains underwent a remarkable transformation to become the Class 69, showcasing the resilience of railway engineering. In this article, we delve into the fascinating history, design, and impact of the Class 69 locomotives on the British rail network. Historical Evolution:

The Class 69 is a re-engineering project which will see GBRf operate a fleet of 16 rebuilt Class 56 diesels with EMD engines, full body overhauls, new lighting and more. The first entered service in 2020 and all rebuilds are being carried out by Progress Rail in Longport.

The Class 69 is a rebuild of the Class 56 with an EMD 710 engine and updated controls and some equipment (similar to those used on the Class 66). GB Railfreight ordered the rebuilds from sixteen Class 56s they bought in 2018, some of which had been out of service for some time.

Looking ace in BR 'research' red and blue, 69004 (originally built on 11th December 1979 as 56069) eases through St Denys on 14th June 2022, working the 4Y19 Mountfield - Southampton Docks gypsum empties.

To work as the Official Class 69 Locomotive Group promoting the Class 69 Locomotives during their working life by documenting through Social & Media Platforms. To encourage our Members to stay safe when out documenting the Class 69 Locomotives & ensuring they adhere to rail safety guidelines and not to trespass on the railway network.