R30025 GBRf Class 60095 Diesel Locomotive Class_Class 59 Changing the track gauge spacers

Changing the track gauge spacers

Named ‘Ragley Hall’

moulded in 5 colours

and negate the need for a separate goods brakevan

R30025 GBRf Class 60095 Diesel Locomotive Class_Class 59 Changing the track gauge spacersThe last mainline diesel locomotive type built for British Rail, the Class 60 arose from the arrival, and subsequent success, of the Class 59 locomotive. With a haulage capacity and reliability superior to the Class 31, 37 and 47 locomotives in sector service at the time, Trainload Petroleum, Metals, Construction and Coal were prompted to lobby for a new UK designed locomotive to match it. British Rail Board eventually secured the necessary treasury