Historic British locomotives go under the hammer

Class 20 locomotive offered for sale by Direct Rail Services

Direct Rail Services, the rail freight arm of Nuclear Transport Solutions, sells its collection of heritage locomotives and carriages as it modernises its operational fleet. The Carlisle-based operator has a notably diverse range of motive power under its roof and is seeking to reposition its fleet as one of the most modern in Europe. The sale is expected to be completed by mid-November.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.

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Sam Green|31.10.21|12:59

So why are DBC cargo allowed to leave their not in use “modern” Class 60 Locomotives out in the open air to rot away in all weathers? To stop competitors getting hold of them ? They should be reported under unfair competition rules !!

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Historic British locomotives go under the hammer

Class 20 locomotive offered for sale by Direct Rail Services

Direct Rail Services, the rail freight arm of Nuclear Transport Solutions, sells its collection of heritage locomotives and carriages as it modernises its operational fleet. The Carlisle-based operator has a notably diverse range of motive power under its roof and is seeking to reposition its fleet as one of the most modern in Europe. The sale is expected to be completed by mid-November.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is RailFreight's UK correspondent.

1 comment op “Historic British locomotives go under the hammer”

Sam Green|31.10.21|12:59

So why are DBC cargo allowed to leave their not in use “modern” Class 60 Locomotives out in the open air to rot away in all weathers? To stop competitors getting hold of them ? They should be reported under unfair competition rules !!

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