Class 60 Unloaded Vs Loaded Freight Train Comparison - 14th October 2024

A really nice comparison today for the class 60 locomotive across two separate freight trains passing by within 5 minutes of eachother.

GBRF 60021 "Penyghent" is first to appear starting to accelerate away from Ince Moss Junction on the Ashton to Tuebrook aggregates train which was heading back empty ready to return later with the 2nd load.

DC Rail 60029 "Ben Nevis" is next which was working the loaded sand train from Humberstone Road near Leicester to Ravenhead Sidings aka the Pilkington Glass Factory at St Helens.

2 very different liveries and trains applying the power uphill slightly here sounds very impressive. The sand train usually runs on a Saturday from Middleton Towers. I was stood on my foldable step here which is certainly required for easier filming abilities.

The official workings today
60021 "Penyghent"
6F63 1255 Ashton In Makerfield Ks Gbrf to Tuebrook Sidings Gbrf

Passed 1301
Running 10 early

60029 "Ben Nevis"
6M89 0940 Humberstone Road to Ravenhead Sidings

Passed 1305
Running 43 late

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Filmed at Ince Moss Junction - Ince Wigan
Pathway that goes all way around the loop just off the Leeds Liverpool canal Leigh branch between Platt Bridge and Wigan.
Filmed Monday 14th October 2024

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