Class 68 and 88 Locomotives
Class 68 and 88 Locomotives by John Jackson, published by Amberley Publishing on February 15, 2023, offers an insightful exploration into the development and operational history of the Class 68 and Class 88 diesel locomotives. This 96-page book details the initial order placed by Direct Rail Services (DRS) with Vossloh for these locomotives, highlighting their integration into the fleet and their role alongside older heritage locomotives.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of the Class 68s and Class 88s, including their varied duties as mixed traffic locomotives for DRS and their leasing to passenger train operators like Scotrail and Chiltern Railways. The book tracks the early years of these locomotives, providing a detailed look at their performance and significance in modern rail transport. With a focus on engineering and transportation history, this edition serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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In 2012, Direct Rail Services (DRS) placed an order with Vossloh (now Stadler Rail) for its first Class 68 diesel locomotives. The fleet size has now grown to thirty-four. Their later order was for ten Class 88 locomotives, an electro-diesel variant of the Class 68. Since delivery, the 68s have worked alongside the operator’s fleet of ageing, so-called ‘ heritage’, locos. With these locos now at their disposal, they are surely destined to be the mainstay of the company’s fleet for some time to come. In addition to their use as a mixed traffic locomotive for DRS themselves, the company lease these locos to passenger train operators such as Scotrail and Chiltern Railways. Their wide range of duties is covered in this book. Here, John Jackson tracks the first few years of their use on an increasing variety of workings.
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