GBRf Class 60s

[Tobytrain10]

Do you know what the "D", "U" and "X" means at the end? I know "N" is normal or active and "T" for transfer but I can't think of what the other mean

I know X means something to do with ongoing maintenance, and i was going to ask what D and U meant but i forgot to ask, curious what the answer is

 

[fb2126]

D - at a TMD awaiting work
U - stored unserviceable

 

[47286Dan]

Do you know what the "D", "U" and "X" means at the end? I know "N" is normal or active and "T" for transfer but I can't think of what the other mean

X - Undergoing maintenance or repair at a TMD or is on a test run

D - At a TMD awaitin the commencement of maintenance work or repairs

U - Stored in an unserviceable condition.

Dan

 

[Tobytrain10]

D - at a TMD awaiting work
U - stored unserviceable

Interesting, what does U mean in this situation? Like it needs full maintenance and replace parts to get back in service, or permanently out of service?

 

[AstroAreus]

D - at a TMD awaiting work
U - stored unserviceable

X - Undergoing maintenance or repair at a TMD or is on a test run

D - At a TMD awaitin the commencement of maintenance work or repairs

U - Stored in an unserviceable condition.

Dan

Ahh, thank you so much

 

[Trainman40083]

Interesting, what does U mean in this situation? Like it needs full maintenance and replace parts to get back in service, or permanently out of service?

I think 60004/60014 were acquired for parts for the operational 60s.

 

[Tobytrain10]

I think 60004/60014 were acquired for parts for the operational 60s.

Alright

 

[AstroAreus]

I think 60004/60014 were acquired for parts for the operational 60s.

I do wonder what is next for 004, been at Toton Training Compound since 2009 I think

 

[ExRes]

I think 60004/60014 were acquired for parts for the operational 60s.

I wonder what the plans for 018 at Loughborough were/are

 

[43096]

Do you know what the "D", "U" and "X" means at the end? I know "N" is normal or active and "T" for transfer but I can't think of what the other mean

D - Awaiting maintenance
U - Stored unserviceable
X - On maintenance/repair

 

[Trainman40083]

I wonder what the plans for 018 at Loughborough were/are

I would suspect plans for some Class 60 users has changed. I would have thought some 60s were purchased with a plan for a major rebuild. That might have been put on hold once the Super 60s went on sale.. Easier to get back into service. But, time will tell

 

[The Welsh Fish]

Do you know what the "D", "U" and "X" means at the end? I know "N" is normal or active and "T" for transfer but I can't think of what the other mean

D awaiting start of work, U stored unserviceable and X under maintenance/overhaul

 

[AstroAreus]

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:H50036/2026-10-09/detailed I don't think i've ever seen a 60 work this service before and i've seen it many times

 

[Trainz6013]

60056 & 60095 both back in service today

 

[Trainman40083]

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:H50036/2026-10-09/detailed I don't think i've ever seen a 60 work this service before and i've seen it many times

I panicked when I read this message. Within minutes I was out the door, and I got a picture of it. Great Gable on a freight. Well, a short rake of empty bogie hoppers. Thanks for posting just in time.

 

[Tobytrain10]

I panicked when I read this message. Within minutes I was out the door, and I got a picture of it. Great Gable on a freight. Well, a short rake of empty bogie hoppers. Thanks for posting just in time.

Was originally allocated 69001 but changed just before it left im pretty sure

 

[Trainman40083]

Was originally allocated 69001 but changed just before it left im pretty sure

Very lucky then. If have been well disappointed with 69001 and gone shopping

 

[The Welsh Fish]

Does anyone know how long 60002 and 021 are going to be at Toton before they return, and is 087 ever going to come back? Thanks

 

[Trainman40083]

Does anyone know how long 60002 and 021 are going to be at Toton before they return, and is 087 ever going to come back? Thanks

Didn't 60087 have serious wheel flats. I would wonder, if GBrF needs it anymore

 

[Sonyman66]

60095 worked 6D37 today, managed to photograph it at Taylors Bridge on the Rylstone Branch

 

[Loadhaul60059]

Didn't 60087 have serious wheel flats. I would wonder, if GBrF needs it anymore

I read at the time that it had a collapsed wheel bearing, hence why it had to be transferred back to Toton by road.

If they can get through the RHTT season with the 60's they have available then I would say it's unlikely they'll repair it.

 

[Tobytrain10]

Its probably that the 60s get stored again after RHTT season, since they didnt need them anymore after last season, and i think GBRF are losing drax to DB at start of 2027 if im remembering correct

 

[Adrian Barr]

Interesting, what does U mean in this situation? Like it needs full maintenance and replace parts to get back in service, or permanently out of service?

"U" (stored unserviceable) now seems to be used as a bit of a catch-all status for stored locos, including those that might in reality be closer in condition to R or S status (see below).

For example, 60062 was in U status when stored at Toton, but capable of moving under its own power on arrival at Colwick. Fire-damaged 66230 is in U status at Toton but with a section of the body cut away and many parts removed.

Going back to the original meaning, "unserviceable" suggests that some sort of repair would be required to return a loco to traffic (rather than just a maintenance exam) but then again a loco could be described as "serviceable" if it was switched off in working order but was due a major exam, in which case it might actually require more work doing than an "unserviceable" loco with a minor fault.

R TOBESCRAPPED
WITHDRAWN FROM SERVICE FOR SCRAPPING OR CONVERSION FOR USE BY A NON-REVENUE EARNING DEPARTMENT

S STORED OK
STORED IN A SERVICEABLE CONDITION BUT REQUIRING EXAMINATION BEFORE BEING USED

U STORED U/S
STORED IN AN UNSERVICEABLE CONDITION

Does anyone know how long 60002 and 021 are going to be at Toton before they return, and is 087 ever going to come back? Thanks

60002 is shown in TOPS as waiting for a B exam to start. 60021 shows a B exam in progress since 20th September so has a good chance of being back in traffic fairly soon.

60087 looks doubtful (as per post #201) - it's in "T" status in TOPS (waiting transfer) but that pre-dates its arrival by road so is a bit misleading.