Class 60 - DCR - 60055 - DCC Sound Fitted Subclass_31/5 originally being numbered as M53231

originally being numbered as M53231 until a conflict with DMU numbering led to British Railways renumbering the 53xxx vehicles into the 43xxx range to avoid confusion

It seemed inevitable that Rannoch would return to large logo in due course and would have been a favourite for preservation

'Stay-Alive' capacitor in all coaches

although notably Ramillies was the only one of the three to gain the DCE flash under the secondman’s window

this locomotive was selected because its electric train supply capability and vacuum braking made it the perfect partner for observation saloon DB999504

Class 60 - DCR - 60055 - DCC Sound Fitted Subclass_31/5 originally being numbered as M53231The Brush Class 60 was the last stand of the British designed and built diesel electric locomotive. From concept to delivery in little over 18 months the construction of this 100 strong class was nothing short of impressive. Designed as a heavy freight locomotive rather than a mixed traffic type, they soon went to work on a variety of trains for the Coal, Petroleum, Aggregate and Metals sectors. All 100 locomotives passed through the shadow franchises