22nd September 2024 - 690004 named
69004 being named 'RIDC Melton' at the Asfordby Depot of the Melton Rail Innovation & Development Centre by Jack Shaw and Lee Cope, 22/9/24. Source: Jason Cross
69004 being named 'RIDC Melton' at the Asfordby Depot of the Melton Rail Innovation & Development Centre by Jack Shaw and Lee Cope, 22/9/24. Source: Jason Cross
12th July 2024 - 69012 Out shopped
Today 69012 was released from Arlington Fleet Services carrying the livery of 'Falcon' a heritage livery of the Class 53 locomotives, photo copyright Rob Tiller.
Today 69012 was released from Arlington Fleet Services carrying the livery of 'Falcon' a heritage livery of the Class 53 locomotives, photo copyright Rob Tiller.
07th June 2024 - 69010 Out shopped
Today 69010 was released from Arlington Fleet Services carrying the corporate GBRf livery, photo copyright Rob Tiller.
Today 69010 was released from Arlington Fleet Services carrying the corporate GBRf livery, photo copyright Rob Tiller.
31st May 2024 - 69009 making a guest appearance at Severn Valley Railway
Complete with suitably liveried stock which had been provided by LSL, 69009 (ex 56060) 'Western Consort' passes Tenbury Wall on 19th May 2024 working the 17:45 Highley to Kidderminster service. This was during the final day of the Severn Valley Railway's Spring diesel gala. A wonderful looking loco that was undoubtedly one of the standout visitors to the event.
Report & photo copyright Ben Wheeler.
Complete with suitably liveried stock which had been provided by LSL, 69009 (ex 56060) 'Western Consort' passes Tenbury Wall on 19th May 2024 working the 17:45 Highley to Kidderminster service. This was during the final day of the Severn Valley Railway's Spring diesel gala. A wonderful looking loco that was undoubtedly one of the standout visitors to the event.
Report & photo copyright Ben Wheeler.
04th March 2024 - 69011 Out shopped
Today 69011 was released from Arlington Fleet Services carrying the corporate GBRf livery, photo copyright Arlington Fleet Services.
Today 69011 was released from Arlington Fleet Services carrying the corporate GBRf livery, photo copyright Arlington Fleet Services.
28th February 2024 - 69008 Named 'Richard Howe'
Today 69008 was named 'Richard Howe' at London Victoria Station
Photo Copyright Andy Hebden
Today 69008 was named 'Richard Howe' at London Victoria Station
Photo Copyright Andy Hebden
23rd February 2024 - 69009 New Livery
Today 69009 emerged from the Arlington paint shop sporting the livery that was once carried by the Western class locomotives, the loco was also named 'Western Consort' that was once carried by Western locomotive D1065, the loco is briefly going back to Longport then will be back in revenue earning traffic.
Today 69009 emerged from the Arlington paint shop sporting the livery that was once carried by the Western class locomotives, the loco was also named 'Western Consort' that was once carried by Western locomotive D1065, the loco is briefly going back to Longport then will be back in revenue earning traffic.
Photo copyright Rob Tiller
16TH FEBRUARY 2024 - 69011
Today saw 69011 emerge from Longport on a test run to Prescott seen passing through Stafford, photo copyright Paul Keigthley
Today saw 69011 emerge from Longport on a test run to Prescott seen passing through Stafford, photo copyright Paul Keigthley
25th January 2024 - 69009 & 69010
Since the introduction of 69009 7 69010 into traffic, both locomotives have been extremely busy with work load and not yet had the opportunity to go to Arlington for final coat painting, therefore both loco's have been seen up and down the country sporting their undercoat primer paint, as soon as feasible both loco's will eventually be painted into their new liveries.
69009 Copyright Robert Davies, 69010 Copyright Jack Daniel Clarke
Since the introduction of 69009 7 69010 into traffic, both locomotives have been extremely busy with work load and not yet had the opportunity to go to Arlington for final coat painting, therefore both loco's have been seen up and down the country sporting their undercoat primer paint, as soon as feasible both loco's will eventually be painted into their new liveries.
69009 Copyright Robert Davies, 69010 Copyright Jack Daniel Clarke
25th August 2023 - 69010
69010 seen making its way to Arlington for its livery to be applied pausing it Longport, photo Nathanael O'Conner
69010 seen making its way to Arlington for its livery to be applied pausing it Longport, photo Nathanael O'Conner
23th June 2023 - 69006 Named
69006 Was named 'Pathfinder Railtours' celebrating 50 Years of service for Peter Watts 1973 to 2023, Congratulations to Peter on reaching a Golden milestone.
Photo Copyright Stephen Bell
69006 Was named 'Pathfinder Railtours' celebrating 50 Years of service for Peter Watts 1973 to 2023, Congratulations to Peter on reaching a Golden milestone.
Photo Copyright Stephen Bell
23th June 2023 - 69008 Fresh out of Arlington
69008 Was out shopped from Arlington sporting the GBRf Corporate livery
Photo Copyright Rob Tiller
69008 Was out shopped from Arlington sporting the GBRf Corporate livery
Photo Copyright Rob Tiller
11th January 2023 - 69007 Makes an appearance
69007 has now been painted displaying the original British Rail Blue Livery, the loco also sports the number 56037 and named Richard Travethick.
69007 has now been painted displaying the original British Rail Blue Livery, the loco also sports the number 56037 and named Richard Travethick.
06th December 2022 - 69007 Awaiting its new livery at Arlington
69007 has now been received at Arlington and waiting its new livery to be painted
Photo copyright Bob Tiller
69007 has now been received at Arlington and waiting its new livery to be painted
Photo copyright Bob Tiller
05th September 2022 - 69006 Out shopped at Arlington sporting the Corporate Livery
69006 came out of the paint shop at Arlington sporting the corporate GBRf livery.
Photo copyright Bob Tiller
69006 came out of the paint shop at Arlington sporting the corporate GBRf livery.
Photo copyright Bob Tiller
27th August 2022 - 69003 Named at Barrow Hill
Class 69 003 at Barrow Hill before and after naming 27/8/22
Photo copyright Samarti Smith
Class 69 003 at Barrow Hill before and after naming 27/8/22
Photo copyright Samarti Smith
14th JULY 2022 - 69006 Makes it Debut at Longport LFD
First sighting of 69006 running under its own power, seen here shunting at Longport F.D 14/7/22
Photo Copyright Nathanael O'conner
First sighting of 69006 running under its own power, seen here shunting at Longport F.D 14/7/22
Photo Copyright Nathanael O'conner
29th April 2022 - 69005 Out shopped
69005 sporting the Heritage green livery of that what was carried by some of the class 33 Locomotives.
69005 sporting the Heritage green livery of that what was carried by some of the class 33 Locomotives.
08th April 2022 - 69005
69001 'Mayflower' and 69005 in undercoat working 0Z69 Longport to Eastleigh seen at Reading west 07/04/2022 Photo copyright Jamie Perry-Giddings
69001 'Mayflower' and 69005 in undercoat working 0Z69 Longport to Eastleigh seen at Reading west 07/04/2022 Photo copyright Jamie Perry-Giddings
17 February 2022 - 69004
69004 has been out shopped from Arlington sporting the Derby Test Centre Livery.
Photo copyright GBRf
69004 has been out shopped from Arlington sporting the Derby Test Centre Livery.
Photo copyright GBRf
27 December 2021 - 69003
In November 69003 was the third class 69 locomotive to be put in to service, this loco is sporting the GBRf livery with frontal whiskers as does 69001.
Photo Copyright Pat Willams
In November 69003 was the third class 69 locomotive to be put in to service, this loco is sporting the GBRf livery with frontal whiskers as does 69001.
Photo Copyright Pat Willams
10th June 2021 - Bob Tiller Locomotive named
Today saw the mastermind behind the Class 69 locomotives Mr Bob Tiller CM&EE named 69002 with his namesake for the hard work and dedication to the railway development that he has given for many years.
The naming ceremony took place at Waterloo Station and had a good attendance to see the naming of 69002 taking place.
Photos copyright Lakshman Pathak
Today saw the mastermind behind the Class 69 locomotives Mr Bob Tiller CM&EE named 69002 with his namesake for the hard work and dedication to the railway development that he has given for many years.
The naming ceremony took place at Waterloo Station and had a good attendance to see the naming of 69002 taking place.
Photos copyright Lakshman Pathak
28th June 2021 - Twitter Account
Just a reminder we now have a Twitter account supporting the Cl69LG
Just a reminder we now have a Twitter account supporting the Cl69LG
15th June 2021 - 69001 PIN BADGES
We are currently lasing with a company who produces Railway Pin Badges, they have created a replica of 69001 and hopefully looking in to 69002 in Large Logo Livery, these are expected to take up to six weeks, and will be available to order via our shop page when available.
We are currently lasing with a company who produces Railway Pin Badges, they have created a replica of 69001 and hopefully looking in to 69002 in Large Logo Livery, these are expected to take up to six weeks, and will be available to order via our shop page when available.
14th June 2021 - 69001 OUT OF THE ARLINGTON PAINT SHOP
Today, 69001 emerged from the Arlington Paint Shop Eastleigh Works sporting the Ango-American promotional Livery
Today, 69001 emerged from the Arlington Paint Shop Eastleigh Works sporting the Ango-American promotional Livery
Copyright GB Railfreight
04th MAY 2021 - 69002 OUT OF THE ARLINGTON PAINT SHOP
Today, 69002 emerged from the Arlington Paint Shop Eastleigh Works sporting the 1980's BR Large Logo Livery
Today, 69002 emerged from the Arlington Paint Shop Eastleigh Works sporting the 1980's BR Large Logo Livery
Photo Copyright: GB Railfreight
04th MAY 2021 - 69001 MOVES TO EASTLEIGH
Today, 69001 departed Longport for Eastliegh where it will under go having its new livery applied.
Today, 69001 departed Longport for Eastliegh where it will under go having its new livery applied.
Photo Copyright Neil Vallender
15th MARCH 2021 - 69002 MOVES TO EASTLEIGH
Today, 69002 departed Longport for Eastliegh where it will under go having its new livery applied.
Today, 69002 departed Longport for Eastliegh where it will under go having its new livery applied.
7th MARCH 2021 - FURTHER GROUP UPDATE
We have had to make changes to the CL69LG, we need to make it clear that the Class 69 Locomotive Group is an 'Appreciation Group' dedicated to the Class 69 Locomotives, as a Group we will only look at any preservation opportunities should they arise in the future.
As a Group we will be out and about with our Sales Stand once Government Guidance allows promoting the Class 69 locomotive, funds raised through the Group will be used for merchandise to sell on the Sales stand and any other sundries needed.
So, just to clarify, although we are officially known as "Class 69 Locomotive Group" CL69LG, we are officially operating as an "Appreciation Group" promoting the Class 69 Locomotives, Preservation discussions will only take place if the opportunity to preserve a Class 69 ever arises.
We have had to make changes to the CL69LG, we need to make it clear that the Class 69 Locomotive Group is an 'Appreciation Group' dedicated to the Class 69 Locomotives, as a Group we will only look at any preservation opportunities should they arise in the future.
As a Group we will be out and about with our Sales Stand once Government Guidance allows promoting the Class 69 locomotive, funds raised through the Group will be used for merchandise to sell on the Sales stand and any other sundries needed.
So, just to clarify, although we are officially known as "Class 69 Locomotive Group" CL69LG, we are officially operating as an "Appreciation Group" promoting the Class 69 Locomotives, Preservation discussions will only take place if the opportunity to preserve a Class 69 ever arises.
04th MARCH 2021 - GROUP UPDATE
After having discussions 03/03/21, the 'Committee elect' have agreed that a long term goal for the CL69LG will be to look at the feasibility of preserving a Class 69 locomotive as and when they reach end of life on the national network, this is written in the Group Constitution [full details found on the website].
From this, the purpose of this Group is:
1) To operate as a "Railway Locomotive Group" promoting the awareness of the Class 69 Locomotives during their working life by documenting through Social Media Platforms.
2) To encourage our Members to stay safe when out documenting the Class 69 Locomotives & ensuring they also stay safe with our new way of life adhering to Pandemic Government Guidance.
3) To work in partnership with all stakeholders to achieve Aims & Objectives for the feasibility of the CL69LG preserving and operating a class 69 locomotive on heritage railways once the Class 69 Locomotives reaches end of life on the national network.
From the 'Committee Elect' discussions that took place to answer a questions raised regards funding, we can now confirm that any funds raised into the CL69LG bank account will go towards the preservation of a Class 69 Locomotive.
The Constitution does state that should the CL69LG cease to exist prior to achieving its goal, then the raised funds would go to a chosen Heritage Railway Group.
I hope this has now cleared up matters that have been raised and discussed over the last few days.
A lot of work has been done to get this Group this far, and in doing so may have caused some miscommunication along the way, we apologize for any misunderstanding and hopefully this has now rectified issues raised and hope to move the Group forward.
If you wish to discuss this further, then please email me at [email protected]
Andy Kettle
Founder CL69LG
After having discussions 03/03/21, the 'Committee elect' have agreed that a long term goal for the CL69LG will be to look at the feasibility of preserving a Class 69 locomotive as and when they reach end of life on the national network, this is written in the Group Constitution [full details found on the website].
From this, the purpose of this Group is:
1) To operate as a "Railway Locomotive Group" promoting the awareness of the Class 69 Locomotives during their working life by documenting through Social Media Platforms.
2) To encourage our Members to stay safe when out documenting the Class 69 Locomotives & ensuring they also stay safe with our new way of life adhering to Pandemic Government Guidance.
3) To work in partnership with all stakeholders to achieve Aims & Objectives for the feasibility of the CL69LG preserving and operating a class 69 locomotive on heritage railways once the Class 69 Locomotives reaches end of life on the national network.
From the 'Committee Elect' discussions that took place to answer a questions raised regards funding, we can now confirm that any funds raised into the CL69LG bank account will go towards the preservation of a Class 69 Locomotive.
The Constitution does state that should the CL69LG cease to exist prior to achieving its goal, then the raised funds would go to a chosen Heritage Railway Group.
I hope this has now cleared up matters that have been raised and discussed over the last few days.
A lot of work has been done to get this Group this far, and in doing so may have caused some miscommunication along the way, we apologize for any misunderstanding and hopefully this has now rectified issues raised and hope to move the Group forward.
If you wish to discuss this further, then please email me at [email protected]
Andy Kettle
Founder CL69LG
02nd MARCH 2021 - BANK ACCOUNT
We now have a new bank Account for the CL69LG, this is through Natwest, the Group PayPal account has also now been created and will go live once the Bank Account is set up on the PayPal site, this will enable us to start accepting Membership requests and sell Merchandise.
We now have a new bank Account for the CL69LG, this is through Natwest, the Group PayPal account has also now been created and will go live once the Bank Account is set up on the PayPal site, this will enable us to start accepting Membership requests and sell Merchandise.
02nd MARCH 2021 - GROUP LOGO
We now have an updated formal Group Logo.
We now have an updated formal Group Logo.
26th FEBRUARY 2021 - LIVERY
Thanks to one of our young members, Oli Kirrage has done an artist impression of what the Class 69's will look like in the Corporate GBrF Livery.
Thanks to one of our young members, Oli Kirrage has done an artist impression of what the Class 69's will look like in the Corporate GBrF Livery.
24th FEBRUARY 2021 - GROUP LOGO
Our Group Logo has now been created, the logo represents the Group including the Logo Copyright, as the Class 69's come available in their new corporate livery, then an amendment will be made to the logo design with a picture of a Class 69 locomotive.
Our Group Logo has now been created, the logo represents the Group including the Logo Copyright, as the Class 69's come available in their new corporate livery, then an amendment will be made to the logo design with a picture of a Class 69 locomotive.
23rd FEBRUARY 2021 - AGM
Our first Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Saturday 26th June 2021, starting at 12 noon and will be held at:
Woodhead Railway Museum
Guide Bridge Station
Audenshaw
Tameside
M34 5ZX
An Agenda will be drawn up in due coarse, there are five Committee positions available to be filled, these positions are:
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Publicity Officer
If you meet the criteria for one of the positions and would like to apply, then please send an email to: [email protected] expressing your interest.
Our first Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Saturday 26th June 2021, starting at 12 noon and will be held at:
Woodhead Railway Museum
Guide Bridge Station
Audenshaw
Tameside
M34 5ZX
An Agenda will be drawn up in due coarse, there are five Committee positions available to be filled, these positions are:
Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Secretary
Publicity Officer
If you meet the criteria for one of the positions and would like to apply, then please send an email to: [email protected] expressing your interest.
21st FEBRUARY 2021 - WELCOME
The new CL69LG is now taking shape, the website is now up and running with a new domain, the Facebook Group is growing in momentum with membership, also a new email address account now set up, all that is left to do now is to hold a meeting once government guidance allows, this meeting is to formulate the committee and then to set up a bank account for the group to start accepting membership requests.
The new CL69LG is now taking shape, the website is now up and running with a new domain, the Facebook Group is growing in momentum with membership, also a new email address account now set up, all that is left to do now is to hold a meeting once government guidance allows, this meeting is to formulate the committee and then to set up a bank account for the group to start accepting membership requests.
