Operating during the final years of British Rail, the entire Class 60 fleet became the property of English Welsh & Scottish (EWS) following the privatisation of British Rail during the mid-1990s.

The Class 60 is a heavy freight loco built by Brush between 1989 and 1993. They are also known as Tugs. 100 of the class were built and were allocated to the different freight sectors of British Rail. On Privatisation, they were transferred to EWS, where they continued to operate on many services across the country.

Jun 30, 2024 · Replacement 1st and 3rd generation BMAC headlight clusters (where appropriate). Choice of black, black (weathered) and yellow headlight clusters. 18 all-new liveries included, with plenty of extra variations. New normal/bump maps. Depot plates automatically assigned to known locos (Trainload variants only).

Most of the Class 60s had lost their Trainload sub-sector decals by the mid-1990s, in favour of business branding. As part of the privatisation of Britain's railways, all the Trainload operations were purchased by American controlled English, Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS).

The British Rail Class 60 is a class of Co-Co heavy freight diesel-electric locomotives built by Brush Traction. They are nicknamed Tugs by rail enthusiasts. During the 1980s, it became increasingly apparent that British Rail required a more capable Type 5 …

When Tug 02 Was Still With EWS: 60002 "High Peak" passes through Hunslet with 6E13 12:40 Newbiggin to Milford Sidings gypsum empties. 11/9/07.

Sep 3, 2011 · The loco can now be found stored at Toton, its home since 2022. In contrast, 60002 would go on to have a second life with Colas after finishing with EWS, and again more recently forging a new career with GBRf, where it was painted …

May 30, 2015 · To date in late January 2015 the following locos have been overhauled: 60002, 21, 76, 85 and 87. The last un-refurbished loco to visit the railway fell to 60035 on December 11th and the final DB Schenker train was brought in on 17th December 2014 by 60091.

Jul 28, 2022 · A scanned slide from May 1997 shows the class 60 locomotive EWS 60002 hauling a load of coal from the old washery at Connel Park to join the main line on the west side of New Cumnock. It’s all part of history and memory now.

Class 60 No. 60002 'High Peak' was an early recipient of the EWS red and gold livery and displayed E W & S company branding. On 31st December 2001, it is seen at Melton Ross with empty MGR hoppers bound for Immingham.