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| The Class 60s that have made it up to the Highland Capital |
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| Left: With a rake of Redland hoppers, 60001 and 002 prepare to depart with a southbound test train in fine Invernessian weather. Photo by Douglas Low. |
| Left and Right: On 8th June 1990, 60001 can be seen sitting in front of the TMD during the testing period. In the wider shot (left) it is seen alongside: 47636, 47642 and 08754. Many thanks go to Peter Cresswell. |
| While 56s were regulars for a while there have only ever been three 60s up to Inverness: 001, 002 and 090. Of these 001/2 came up on trials when they were first built. They were tested because of the steep gradients at either end of the Highland Mainline that represented something the locos might have difficulty with hauling the trains they do know, mainly steel and other such heavy commodities in the Midlands/Wales. |