GBRF have today confirmed that they are going to convert sixteen class 56 loco prices into class 69s (chortle) by fitting them with EMD 12-710 engines!
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/gbrf-confirms-class-69-conversion
Imagine if this had been published two days earlier!
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has confirmed an order for 16 Class 69s that will be converted from Class 56s it bought last year.
The locomotives will be converted by Progress Rail, from which GBRf will also lease the ‘69s'.
Work involves replacing the existing Ruston-Paxman RK3 engines and control gear with EMD 12-710 Series engines rated for EU Stage IIIA emissions certification, and updated electronic controls based upon the Class 66 design. The Class 56s were built between 1976 and 1984.
https://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/gbrf-confirms-class-69-conversion
Imagine if this had been published two days earlier!
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