A review of the Class 60 overhaul program being undertaken at Toton. Firstly it should be acknowledged the part that 60011 and 60099 have played in that they were respectively the electrical and mechanical test bed locomotives for those Class 60 entering into the overhaul program. Based on what was learnt from these two a template for the overhaul of a Class 60 has been arrived at and implemented.
The first Tug through the program was 60007 brought over from store inside the old depot at Crewe DMD. The overhaul of 60007 became quite protracted as besides improvements to what was incorporated into 60011 and 60099 there was the inevitable learning curve to climb and, but most importantly, was the acquirement of a jig which has been installed at Toton to aid with the refurbishment. Whilst this development delayed the release of 60007 it has allowed for a faster turn around with the Class 60s subsequently overhauled.
To date 60007 60054 and 60091 have been overhauled and returned to traffic. 60074 has been overhauled and is currently in the paint facility at Toton. 60074 is set to retain its/a special livery on release. There are several points where the Class 60 body shell suffers from corrosion and these areas are cut out and re-plated during the overhaul hence why 60074 has gone in for cosmetics. 60059 60063 and 60079 are currently inside at Toton being worked on whilst 60010 60015 and 60040 are outside the shed awaiting their turn.
Class 60 Overhaul Program
Loco Pool Released Details
60007 WCBK 09/11 Released in DBS red with embellishments
60010 WNTR - Toton, awaiting overhaul
60015 WNTR - Toton, awaiting overhaul
60040 WNTR - Toton, awaiting overhaul
60054 WCBI 10/11 Released in DBS red
60059 WNTR - Toton, overhaul in progress
60063 WNTR - Toton, overhaul in progress
60074 WFMU 12/11 Toton, paint shop
60079 WNTR - Toton, overhaul in progress
60091 WCBI 11/11 Released in DBS red
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The first Tug through the program was 60007 brought over from store inside the old depot at Crewe DMD. The overhaul of 60007 became quite protracted as besides improvements to what was incorporated into 60011 and 60099 there was the inevitable learning curve to climb and, but most importantly, was the acquirement of a jig which has been installed at Toton to aid with the refurbishment. Whilst this development delayed the release of 60007 it has allowed for a faster turn around with the Class 60s subsequently overhauled.
To date 60007 60054 and 60091 have been overhauled and returned to traffic. 60074 has been overhauled and is currently in the paint facility at Toton. 60074 is set to retain its/a special livery on release. There are several points where the Class 60 body shell suffers from corrosion and these areas are cut out and re-plated during the overhaul hence why 60074 has gone in for cosmetics. 60059 60063 and 60079 are currently inside at Toton being worked on whilst 60010 60015 and 60040 are outside the shed awaiting their turn.
Class 60 Overhaul Program
Loco Pool Released Details
60007 WCBK 09/11 Released in DBS red with embellishments
60010 WNTR - Toton, awaiting overhaul
60015 WNTR - Toton, awaiting overhaul
60040 WNTR - Toton, awaiting overhaul
60054 WCBI 10/11 Released in DBS red
60059 WNTR - Toton, overhaul in progress
60063 WNTR - Toton, overhaul in progress
60074 WFMU 12/11 Toton, paint shop
60079 WNTR - Toton, overhaul in progress
60091 WCBI 11/11 Released in DBS red
Info from http://www.wnxx.com/news/index.htm
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