A DB Cargo Class 60 is to visit the Severn Valley Railway for their Spring Diesel Festival.
Taking place between the 18th and 21st May, a Class 60 returns to the SVR for first time since 60100 carried passengers at the 2017 Spring Diesel Gala.
Over 100 Class 60 locomotives were built over a four year period, with a sole purpose of hauling heavy goods trains, which earned the locos the nickname of ‘Tugs' by enthusiasts.
The exact Class 60 has not been confirmed yet, but the locomotive will join 47712 Lady Diana Spencer (from Locomotive Services Group, plus its ‘Push-Pull Set'), a Class 56 as well as Class 58 No. 58023.
Further guests are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The gala will celebrate 50 years of diesel preservation at the Severn Valley Railway, with D821 Greyhound being out-shopped in a brand new livery.
D821 and the visitors will be joined by the diesel home fleet, including Class 50s, Class 52s, Class 14, Class 17, Class 20, Class 31 and a Class 33
Jonathan ‘Gus' Dunster, managing director of the SVR said: “The line-up for our Spring Diesel Festival gets better and better, with a traction type to suit every taste.
“With support from our main line partners, we've rostered a selection of locomotives spanning multiple eras. We're looking forward to welcoming visitors to celebrate the momentous occasion of 50 years of diesel preservation, as they crank up their mileage at what's going to be the biggest ever collection of diesel locomotion we've ever had.”
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