Class 60 Profile and Models

Class 60

60054 'Charles Babbage' at Acton Main Line Yard in September 2004. ©Janderk1968

The fleet of Class 60 locomotives were built for British Rail by Brush Traction after they identified a need for high powered Type 5 diesels for use on the Trainload Freight sector. Following the subsequent privatisation of British Rail, the fleet passed to EWS and later spread around to other operators. The fleet only operated during the final years of British Rail and after privatisation they became the property of EWS. The operator was reportedly unimpressed with their performance and much of the class were stored and sold onto other operators. The 60s saw a new lease of life in the late 2000s and 2010s in use with other operators and a portion were upgraded to 'Super 60s' by DB Schenker. During 2020, the first Class 60 was scrapped and one was also preserved.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Diesel-Electric

Builder

Brush Traction

Build Dates

1989 to 1993

Total Built

100

Tractive Effort

106,500 lbf

Power Output

3,100 bhp

Top Speed

60mph

Wheel Configuration

Co-Co

Operated By

British Rail
Colas Rail
DB Cargo UK
DC Rail
EWS
GB Railfreight
Load Haul
Mainline Freight

Main Duties

Heavy Freight

In Service Until

Present

Surviving Examples

99

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
N Gauge CJM No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set CJM-60008
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Class 60 60008 Awaiting Categorisation
N Gauge CJM No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set CJM-60032
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Class 60 60032 "William Booth" Awaiting Categorisation
N Gauge CJM No image available RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled Not set CJM-60033
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Class 60 60033 in Petroleum Sector Livery Awaiting Categorisation