Past Video Lecture: Class 69 – Breathing new life into Class 56 Locomotives

In his talk, Bob Tiller (GBRf – Engineering Strategy Director) outlined the business position within GB Railfreight Ltd in 2018 which resulted in the requirement for more freight locomotives.

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Bob presented the rationale for Repowering Class 56 locomotives with modern power units, the choice of a contractor, the conversion programme and the challenges along the way. The first examples have now been completed and are in service. This event was jointly sponsored by the IET and DRES.

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