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 locomotives yet sought more capacity in a similar performance band. The conversion of surplus Class 56s, which were available in sufficient quantity and in good enough condition to make the ...

Just after arrival from Eastleigh, GBRf 69001 named “Mayflower” complete with UK and American flags on the side was started up and run to the fuel point in Tonbridge Yard giving a unique look at...

The Class 69 Diesel Locomotive was conceived by rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) to meet their growing locomotive needs. With a requirement for locomotives similar in performance to their fleet of Class 66s, but being unable to purchase new Class 66s, GBRf turned to redundant Class 56s which could be converted into new locos with ...

2021年6月15日 · 69001 pictured freshly outs hoped (GBRf) The biggest change is the replacement of the original Ruston-Paxman engine with a North-American built Electro-Motive Diesel EMD710 3A Emission power unit offering improved environmental benefits …

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.

2021年6月14日 · The New Class 69 locomotives are being converted from Class 56s by the American company Progress Rail at their Stoke-on-Trent facility to meet GBRf’s growing motive power requirements.

2021年2月17日 · GB Railfreight Class 69, No. 69001, has now arrived at the Severn Valley Railway for testing, and the rail freight operator has told RailAdvent what its plans are for the time it is at the heritage railway. Whilst at the Severn Valley …

Pristine GBRf (UK & US Flags) livery; Running No. 69001; Named ‘Mayflower’ Etched Nameplates included; Equipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-570B; Length 254mm; BACHMANN BRANCHLINE CLASS 69 SPECIFICATION. MECHANISM: Five pole, twin shaft motor with two flywheels providing drive to both bogies; All ...

Under the body, the Branchline Class 69 features our proven drive system using a 5 pole motor with twin flywheels driving all axles on each bogie. Electrical pick-up comes from all wheels whilst DCC provision comes in the form of a Plux22 interface.

Pristine GBRf (UK & US Flags) livery; Running No. 69001; Named ‘Mayflower’ Etched Nameplates included; Equipped with a Plux22 DCC Decoder Socket – recommended Decoder item No. 36-570B; Length 254mm