Network Rail is offering its three remaining Class 73 diesel-electric locomotives for sale in two tenders:
- 73138, which is in store at Rowsley (Peak Rail)
- 73951 and 73952, which are in store on the Severn Valley Railway.
Network Rail tender documents provide further details, and more information is available by emailing Redundantassets@networkrail.co.uk
The sales are being managed through two separate tenders, and potential buyers need to quote the following RAD numbers:
- Tender, reference RAD0975 invites offers for 73951 and 73952
- Tender reference RAD0976 is for 73138
Network Rail bought 73138 in 2010 to use in its infrastructure monitoring fleet, and withdrew it from active service in 2017. After this, it was used on occasion as a yard shunter at the Railway Technical Centre in Derby, until Network Rail deemed it surplus to operational requirements in 2019 and placed it in storage.
Offers for the loco must be received, in writing (email is acceptable), no later than noon on Thursday 14 September 2023.
Network Rail developed and bought 73951 and 73952 for use in hauling its infrastructure monitoring trains. The two locos are now surplus to operational requirements.
The locos are stored on secure, private railway premises at the Severn Valley Railway, so viewing can only take place by prior arrangement. Please email Redundantassets@networkrail.co.uk to arrange a viewing.
Offers for the locos must be received, in writing (email is acceptable), no later than 16:00 on Friday 15 September 2023.
