European Railroad Discussion > A Prime Mover Representing Anglo-American Unity

Just out of the paint shop is GB Railfreight 69001 in a paint scheme representing
the strong relationship between GBRF and Progress Rail.  The"Mayflower" was
remanufactured at the EMD-Longport facility in the UK and is now powered by an
EMD 12N-710G3B-T2 engine as found in the numerous class 66 fleet.

The 69001 was built as the 56031 at Doncaster Works in 1977 powered by a 16 cyl.
Ruston-Paxman engine and is one of ten scheduled for rebuilding at Longport from
class 56 cores(with an option for six more).  Photos courtesy of the European-based
RailColorNews site.

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Very nice looking locomotive. Glad to see the Class 56 getting a makeover that should keep them in service for years to come. I do miss the front grille.
Brian N.

Now if only the two countries would open their borders to each other. No real unity until that happens.