AMEC Rail, Timber to Chirk and 57/3's

[Humberside]

AMEC are to hire Clas 57/3's to run timber traffic to Chirk - from wnxx.com

AMEC 57s...
57314 (ATTB) worked a rake of IGA bogie flat wagons north, as 6Z57, from Bescot to Carlisle today. This is believed to be in connection with the forthcoming hire of 57/3s by AMEC who now have the contract to move timber to Chirk. Driver training in the North Wales area utilising 57308 had been underway just prior to Christmas.

Good to see a new freight operating company and the 57/3's getting more use

Are AMEC still interested in using FMU's for timber trafic?

 

[Jordy]

There is a photo and video here

http://www.burgess57.freeserve.co.uk/latest.htm

 

[960012]

Tis good to see them being used on things other than Pendo Drags, i only ever see them sat on the blocks at Euston and sat at rugby!

 

[metrocammel]

That is rather dreadful. They are definately diversifying the "ronnies" usage at the moment, What next, the Fort Bill beds?

 

[Humberside]

From the Railway Centre:

Chirk logs booked to run today, 6Z58 13.10 Chirk - Carlisle, powered by 57301 and operated by Amec

Is this the first normal service?