EPR (Europhoenix Rail) - Class 60s

[GRALISTAIR]

Painting the strip around and between the lights black really helps the front of a 60 doesn't it? So much smarter.

I agree. It looks really good in my eye.

 

[ExRes]

Reported on WNXX today that privately owned 60050, currently at Boden Rectory Junction, is now an ESH loco

 

[31160]

Reported on WNXX today that privately owned 60050, currently at Boden Rectory Junction, is now an ESH loco

I always thought the plan ,when they were pres, was 050 for bits and fixing 086. I can't imagine they need any more spares given the amount they now own

 

[Harlequinuk]

Have anymore moved from Toton?

 

[ExRes]

Interesting news today from WNXX is that, subject to absolute confirmation, ESH have acquired Europhoenix Rail (EPR), if true then ESH will inherit the EPR operating licence, unknown at this stage whether either or both of the EPR and ESH names will survive for future use

 

[Jacob Porrett]

Interesting news today from WNXX is that, subject to absolute confirmation, ESH have acquired Europhoenix Rail (EPR), if true then ESH will inherit the EPR operating licence, unknown at this stage whether either or both of the EPR and ESH names will survive for future use

If true what will happen?

 

[ExRes]

If true what will happen?

Well it should mean that 60063 can get out and about with ESH bidding for work, as I understand it EPR had their own drivers, shunters and control staff who now have no jobs, I guess they would welcome any offers that may be forthcoming from ESH

 

[Jorge Da Silva]

RAIL has reported that Europhoenix train licence will be sold to DBI Holdings to allow the company to run its own trains, after buying the remaining Class 60s from DB Cargo UK.

DBI currently uses Colas and GB Railfreight to transport its aggregates.

Because it’s in my magazine (latest issue released today) I can’t find the article online to post here, sorry admin! If anyone can please post it.

 

[ExRes]

RAIL has reported that Europhoenix train licence will be sold to DBI Holdings to allow the company to run its own trains, after buying the remaining Class 60s from DB Cargo UK.

DBI currently uses Colas and GB Railfreight to transport its aggregates.

Because it’s in my magazine (latest issue released today) I can’t find the article online to post here, sorry admin! If anyone can please post it.

Thanks for the info @Jorge Da Silva and confirms what was reported on WNXX a week or so ago, some way to go yet though with ESH having only one serviceable loco (60063) at present

 

[Loadhaul60059]

Does anyone know which of the current Colas/GBRf workings are on behalf of DBI?

 

[SEtrains]

Any idea what’s happening with the white moss ones? Last photos of them were in March and nothing since.

 

[Trainman40083]

Does anyone know which of the current Colas/GBRf workings are on behalf of DBI?

I would have thought the ones that run to Bradwell Sidings near Longport (Staffs) would be some of them.

 

[sad1e]

A mysterious path has gone in from Longport that isn't recognised as any current FOC.

Train 4L34 Longport Lr Colas to Lowestoft Isu (Ce) Tue 07/07/2026 | Rail Record

Live Train Times for Train 4L34 Longport Lr Colas to Lowestoft Isu (Ce) departing on Tue 07/07/2026 | Rail Record

live.rail-record.co.uk

Could this be ESH ?

 

[Freightmaster]

A mysterious path has gone in from Longport that isn't recognised as any current FOC.

That's Colas Rail (sector 42 / TSC 52497108)



MARK

 

[ExRes]

If a report is correct it would appear that the ESH brand is to be absorbed into the Europhoenix operation by 'Europhoenix Holdings Ltd' who have acquired 'Europhoenix Rail Ltd (EPR)', Daniel Beecroft of ESH Rail Services is said to be (a) Director of Europhoenix Holdings, as of now I can't see any alterations to any of the companies on Gov.UK but I'm sure things will become clearer in the coming days

 

[Zontar]

Anyone know what they're going to trade as ? Epr or esh? Epr has some reputable weight behind the brand

 

[ExRes]

Came across a rumour/claim that 60063 was going to make an appearance at the Butterley MRC 'Ales on Rails' event this weekend, no mention of it at all on the MRC website so unlikely to be happening, one to keep an eye on though?

 

[19Gnasher69]

Came across a rumour/claim that 60063 was going to make an appearance at the Butterley MRC 'Ales on Rails' event this weekend, no mention of it at all on the MRC website so unlikely to be happening, one to keep an eye on though?

For a while it was noted on the BLS gen page as a possibility, which was then amended to being unlikely, then any reference was removed entirely. The MRB’s roster for the event doesn’t mention it at all.

 

[Forty29]

Doesn't look like that it's coming by the looks of it.

 

[SEtrains]

Just seen this on Facebook, looks like people have been robbing the Alsager 60s? Awful stuff if it is the case.

 

[ExRes]

News courtesy of @DJGREW999 on another thread that 60063 turned its wheels today as the meat in an EPR 37218/37407 sandwich on the early running 1405 0Z38 Toton TMD to Rectory Junction (Colwick Colas)

 

[Zontar]

News courtesy of @DJGREW999 on another thread that 60063 turned its wheels today as the meat in an EPR 37218/37407 sandwich on the early running 1405 0Z38 Toton TMD to Rectory Junction (Colwick Colas)

Sorry I'm unfamiliar, is that colwick tmd where epr have a maintenance facility?

 

[37069]

Sorry I'm unfamiliar, is that colwick tmd where epr have a maintenance facility?

It's Boden Rail Engineering Ltd., which undertakes maintenance for customers including Europhoenix and Colas.

 

[Zontar]

It's Boden Rail Engineering Ltd., which undertakes maintenance for customers including Europhoenix and Colas.

Ah great thanks. Wasn't sure if it was a shared site

 

[Forty29]

Just seen this on Facebook, looks like people have been robbing the Alsager 60s? Awful stuff if it is the case.

I presume intended to sell to another enthusiast, can't see a scrupulous company buying it will know it fell off the back of a lorry.

 

[Wyrleybart]

I presume intended to sell to another enthusiast, can't see a scrupulous company buying it will know it fell off the back of a lorry.

I think many components have codes stamped on them so imagine spome components are traceable if they fall into legitime hand.

White Moss need a few alsatians and bulldogs to move in

 

[47286Dan]

All the 60s that ESH Rail have purchased have been moved to the MBDL pool

60001 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60003 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60005 MBDL SANDAR BS TOTON UP U
60007 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60010 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60015 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60017 MBDL TOTON UP TOTON TMD U
60019 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60020 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60023 MBDL SANDAR BS TOTON UP U
60024 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60025 MBDL SANDAR BS TOTON UP U
60027 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON UP U
60030 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60031 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60033 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON UP U
60034 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON UP U
60035 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON UP U
60039 MBDL TOTON UP TOTON TMD U
60040 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60041 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60042 MBDL TOTONN YD TOTON UP U
60043 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60044 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60045 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON UP U
60049 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON UP U
60051 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60053 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON UP U
60054 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60058 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60059 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60062 MBDL TOTON UP TOTON TMD U
60063 MBDL RECTRYJCR RECTRYJCR F T
60065 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTONPTSP U
60066 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60067 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60069 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60071 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60072 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60073 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60074 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD 1 U
60079 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD U
60082 MBDL CREWEIEMD CRWEMDSTR U
60083 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60088 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON UP U
60091 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTONPTSP U
60092 MBDL TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U
60094 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON UP U
60097 MBDL TOTON UP TOTON TMD U
60100 MBDL TOTON UP TOTON TMD U
60500 MBDL TOTONPTSP TOTON TMD U

Leaving 60011, not purchased, the only DB owned 60 left in the DB pool WQDA

60011 WQDA TOTON TMD TOTON TMD F U

Dan

 

[XCTurbostar]

Thanks Dan, I doubt 60082 will make it out of Crewe in one piece!

What location is SANDAR BS? its probably Toton but I've never seen this referenced

 

[Trainman40083]

Thanks Dan, I doubt 60082 will make it out of Crewe in one piece!

What location is SANDAR BS its probably at Toton but I've never seen this referenced?

Sounds like Sandiacre..... Yards from Toton

 

[Loadhaul60059]

Thanks Dan.

Nice to see a 60059 TOPS List sighting!