Class 60 - Colas - 60047 - DCC Sound FittedOn 4th March 1991, the latest pair of Class 60s were collected from Brush Traction in Loughborough. Originally allocated to the coal sector, 60047 carried the name Robert Owen, after the Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist, and founder of the co operative movement. The locomotive was initially based at Stewarts Lane in Battersea, London. When the BR sectors gave way to the shadow franchises, 60047 became part of the Transrail fleet. It didnt

perfect for their expected duties shuttling empty coaching stock (ECS) in and out of King’s Cross

4mm back-to-backs and 26mm over pinpoints

This overhaul started later in the year by the removal of parts

which can be individually configured as latching or momentary functions

the ECoS offers an exceptional balance of performance and value

* Die-cast chassis for ideal weight

NEM standard coupling sockets with mini-tension-lock couplers with Kinematic close coupling system and provided close coupling bars

" allowing you to keep your eyes on your layout and your trains

The locomotive was sold on

steps fitted to all corners

being saved from Woodham Brothers

for use at their newly expanded Northfleet site in Kent