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===Locomotive Services Limited===
===Locomotive Services Limited===
In December 2021, the train operating company [[Locomotive Services Limited]] purchased 57302 and 57311 from Direct Rail Services.<ref>{{cite magazine |title = DRS locomotive tender results revealed: HNRC and LSL snap up 20s, 37s and 57s |magazine = Rail Express |issue = 309 |date = February 2022 |page = 24}}</ref>
In December 2021, the train operating company [[Locomotive Services Limited]] purchased 57302 and 57311 from Direct Rail Services.<ref>{{cite magazine |title = DRS locomotive tender results revealed: HNRC and LSL snap up 20s, 37s and 57s |magazine = Rail Express |issue = 309 |date = February 2022 |page = 24}}</ref>.Also acquired in 2022 was 57004; this was subsequently sold to Great Western Railway as a source of spares for their Class 57 fleet. 57004 was stripped of recoverable components by GWR engineers at LSL’s Crewe depot in October 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=LSL disposals |url=https://pressreader.com/article/281878712368454 |website=Press Reader / Railways Illustrated}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web |title=57004 component recovery |url=http://www.wnxx.com/news/archive/2022/20221104.htm |website=WNXX}}</ref>


===Rail Operations Group===
===Rail Operations Group===

Revision as of 23:46, 20 December 2022

British Rail Class 57
Great Western Railway 57603 in 2016
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderBrush Traction
British Rail Crewe Works
Build date1964–1967
RebuilderBrush Traction
Rebuild date1998–2004
Number rebuilt33
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo′Co′
 • CommonwealthCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Length19.38 metres (63 ft 7 in)
Width2.79 metres (9 ft 2 in)
Loco weight
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity
  • 57/0: 5,550 L (1,220 imp gal; 1,470 US gal)
  • 57/3 & 57/6: 5,887 L (1,295 imp gal; 1,555 US gal)
Prime mover
  • EMD 12-645
  • 57/0 & 57601: 12-645E3
  • 57/3 & 57602–57605: 12-645F3B
Engine typetwo-stroke V12 diesel
Displacement10.57 L (645 in3) per cylinder
Cylinders12
MU workingYes
Train heating
Loco brakeAir
Performance figures
Maximum speed
  • 57/0: 75 mph (121 km/h)
  • 57/3 & 57/6: 95 mph (153 km/h)
Power output
  • Engine: 2,300 hp (1,700 kW)
    57/0 & 57601
  • Engine: 2,800 hp (2,100 kW)
    57/3 & 57602-57605
Brakeforce
Career
Operators
Number in class33
Numbers
  • 57001–57012
  • 57301–57316
  • 57601–57605
NicknamesThunderbirds, Bodysnatchers
First run1999

The British Rail Class 57 is a type of diesel locomotive that was remanufactured from Class 47s by Brush Traction of Loughborough between 1998 and 2004. In reference to these locomotives being re-manufactured, they are often referred to by enthusiasts as Bodysnatchers[1] or Zombies.

The Class 57 was produced in response to an order placed in November 1997 by the recently privatised freight operator Freightliner. The company sought to have its aging Class 47s, some of which had become increasingly unreliable and uncompetitive in comparison to new-build counterparts. Accordingly, redundant locomotives were handed over to Brush, where they were fitted with re-conditioned Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) engines and the same model of traction alternator as that fitted to the Class 56 heavy freight locomotive. As a result of this scheme, improved reliability and performance was recorded; Freightliner placed multiple follow-on orders for more to be rebuilt, as would other operators. However, Freightliner abandoned its long term plans to acquire twenty-five Class 57s in favour of new-built Class 66 locomotives instead.

There are three variants of the Class 57, one designed for freight traffic (57/0) and two to perform passenger operations. During April 2002, Virgin Trains West Coast signed a deal with the rolling stock leaser Porterbrook for the rebuilding of twelve Class 47s into Class 57/3s to conduct rescue duties as well as to drag electric trains along routes that lacked overhead wires to power them directly; further examples would be later ordered to expand Virgin's fleet. The company named its Class 57s after characters and vehicles from Thunderbirds. Other passenger train operators that used the type included Arriva Trains Wales and Great Western Railway. Various freight haulage firms, and mixed traffic operators, opted to procure Class 57s as well; these include Direct Rail Services, Rail Operations Group, Advenza Freight, and Colas Rail; many of these obtained units as a result of Freightliner having made its own fleet redundant after procuring new-build locomotives.

Background

The Class 57 is a re-engineered diesel locomotive that was rebuilt from redundant Class 47 locomotives by Brush Traction at their Loughborough facility. The locomotives are fitted with a refurbished Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) engine and a re-conditioned alternator, improving reliability and performance.[2] There are three variants of the Class 57, one designed for freight traffic (57/0) and two to perform passenger operations. Each locomotive reportedly cost £300,000, about one-third that of a new-build locomotive.[3][4]

The origins of the Class 57 can be traced back to an order placed in November 1997 by the recently privatised freight operator Freightliner for an initial batch of six locomotives.[5][6] In 1999, the rebuilding of a further six locomotives were ordered for a total of twelve Class 57/0 freight locomotives. Additionally, five locomotives of the Class 57/6 variant were produced between 2000 and 2003, while twelve Class 57/3 locomotives were ordered during 2002, and extended to cover four more units in 2003, making a total of twenty-one passenger units. During 2001, a single prototype Class 57/0 was converted with electric train heating for the purpose of garnering orders from passenger train operating companies.[7]

Current operators

Direct Rail Services

Direct Rail Services 57304 at Crewe

The mixed-traffic operator Direct Rail Services (DRS) currently operate nine class 57/0s—comprising 57002-57003 and 57007-57012, leased from Porterbrook, and 57004, purchased outright as an insurance replacement for 37515 in 2008. During April 2012, DRS agreed terms with Porterbrook to lease 57302, 57305, and 57309 via a three-year deal.[8] In December 2012, DRS started provided locomotives to the passenger train operator Virgin Trains. Another three Class 57/3s were leased as part of the deal, however, two of these had entered warm storage within two years. During July 2014, DRS took over the leases of the remaining six Class 57/3s from the national railway infrastructure owner Network Rail.[9][10]

The Class 57 has been used on the Rail Head Treatment Train (RHTT) during the autumn periods. DRS has hired out some of the non-Thunderbird Class 57/3s to Great Western Railway to provide cover for when their Class 57/6s are unavailable.[citation needed]

57307 Lady Penelope kept her nameplate after being handed to DRS in 2013 as 57307 was a favourite with the head of DRS.[citation needed] 57307 was out shopped in "Cable Thieves: We're Watching You" vinyls. During 2015, to mark the 20th anniversary of DRS, 57307 was chosen to carry the anniversary livery. It was vinyled at Carlisle Kingsmoor DRS depot during the open day to mark 20 years of the company.[citation needed]

There are six members of Class 57/3 that still have Dellner couplings fitted in order to rescue Pendolinos and Super Voyagers. The remaining four can be seen at Rugby, Crewe and Carlisle on the West Coast Main Line.[citation needed]

Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway 57604 at the National Railway Museum

During 2000, the rail leasing company Porterbrook placed an order for a prototype passenger locomotive fitted with electric train heating.[7] During June 2001, this locomotive, 57601, was leased to the passenger train operator First Great Western,[11][12] At the time, First Great Western were reporting searching for a suitable replacement for its elderly Class 47 locomotives. 57601 hauled Mark 2 stock on day services from London Paddington to Plymouth and Penzance—until these services ceased in September 2002—and on the Night Riviera sleeper service. After an evaluation period, First Great Western agreed to lease three production Class 57/6s from Porterbrook in May 2002,[13][14] the first of which being delivered during November 2003.[15] As the prototype locomotive was non-standard, it was decided to order a fourth Class 57/6 in 2003 and return 57601 to Porterbrook; this occurred in December 2003 after the first production Class 57/6 was delivered, after which 57601 sold by Porterbrook to the spot-hire company West Coast Railways.[16] In mid-2015, First Great Western stated it had plans to obtain one more Class 57, but the sub-class and number of which had not yet been confirmed.[17]

The First Great Western fleet were originally painted green with a gold bodyside band to match the Night Riviera stock, with cast name and numberplates. All four locomotives were named after castles in Devon and Cornwall,[18] and operate mainly on the Night Riviera sleeper service, with the occasional stock move. From March 2008, the fleet started to receive First Great Western blue livery, with 57605 the first repainted. During June 2010, 57604 received a repaint into lined Brunswick green livery, to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Great Western Railway.[19][20] Between December 2009 and July 2010, the rail freight operator First GBRf hired several Class 57/3s from Virgin Trains to operate in top-and-tail formation with Mark 2 stock on a First Great Western Taunton - Cardiff diagram; primarily due to unreliability, the Class 57/3s were replaced by Class 67 locomotives.[21][22]

Locomotive Services Limited

In December 2021, the train operating company Locomotive Services Limited purchased 57302 and 57311 from Direct Rail Services.[23].Also acquired in 2022 was 57004; this was subsequently sold to Great Western Railway as a source of spares for their Class 57 fleet. 57004 was stripped of recoverable components by GWR engineers at LSL’s Crewe depot in October 2022.[24] [25]

Rail Operations Group

Rail Operations Group 57312 at Brockenhurst

During October 2018, the Rail Operations Group (ROG) confirmed a long term lease for two Class 57 owned by Direct Rail Services.[26] In October 2019, it was confirmed that ROG would lease a third Class 57/3 from Direct Rail Services.[27]

West Coast Railways

West Coast Railways 57316 at Derby

During April 2003, 57601 was sold to West Coast Railways (WCRC), but it remained in traffic with First Great Western for a few months. WCRC's managing director stated that the first action taken upon taking control of the locomotive was to pass it through his paint shop to apply the house colours in the original diesel style.[28]

In January 2011, WCRC purchased 57001 from Porterbrook as well as 57005 from Advenza Freight,[29] followed in April 2011 by 57006 from Advenza,[30] with 57001 and 57006 returned to service and 57005 stored at Carnforth. During January 2013, 57313-316 were purchased from Porterbrook, a move which made WCRC the only company to operate all three of the Class 57 sub-classes.[31][32] These have since had their Dellner couplings removed.[citation needed]

Former operators

Advenza Freight

Advenza Freight liveried 57005 at Cardiff Central.

During January 2008, the fright haulage company Advenza Freight purchased 57005 and 57006 from Porterbrook to use on a number of freight flows that had been recently won by the company.[33][34] After Advenza ceased operations in 2009, 57005 was sold to West Coast Railways in January 2011, as was 57006 in April 2011.[29][30]

Arriva Trains Wales

Arriva Trains Wales liveried 57315 hauling the Premier Service at Newport station in June 2009

Between January and July 2006, passenger service operator Arriva Trains Wales hired Class 57/3s from Virgin Trains to operate a weekday Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead diagram, hauling rakes of Mark 2 carriages.

During December 2008, Arriva Trains Wales commenced operation of the daily Premier Service between Holyhead and Cardiff with Mark 2 carriages. To provide the motive power for this train, ATW contracted Virgin Trains to provide Class 57/3 locomotives; these were initially operated in a top and tail formation, but later on their own.[35] Four were repainted at Cardiff Canton, 57314 and 57315 receiving ATW livery, 57313 and 57316 plain blue with no signwriting.[36] In March 2012, Class 67 locomotives took over the duties from the Class 57/3s.[37]

Colas Rail

From the start of 2007 until 31 October 2009, the freight haulage company Colas Rail hired Class 57/3 locos from Virgin Trains to haul its timber trains.[38] Starting in August 2009, a Class 57/0 was hired from Direct Rail Services on a trial basis for one or two days each week. Unlike the Virgin Trains Class 57/3s, all sixteen of which were variously used on the timber trains, Direct Rail Services specifically allocated 57002 to the Colas workings with 57008 as standby when 57002 was undergoing maintenance. To reflect this allocation 57002 was fitted with a large Colas Rail logo on each side, just behind the non-driving side of each cab.[citation needed]

Freightliner

Freightliner 57007 at Northampton station in July 2006

During 1997, the recently privatised freight operator Freightliner placed an order for an initial six Class 57/0 locomotives. The first of these was released in July 1998, and coincided with the unveiling of the new British Racing Green Freightliner livery.[39][40] After an evaluation period, Freightliner was sufficiently impressed to order a further six during June 1999, and stated its long term plans to eventually acquire a fleet of twenty-five Class 57s.[41][42] However, this plan was abandoned and no further Class 57s would be ordered by the company, largely due to Freightliner switching preference towards new-built Class 66s and opting to transfer its remaining Class 47s to the metal recycler CF Booth. All were leased from Porterbrook.[citation needed]

Freightliner's Class 57 fleet saw use over a wide area, serving locations such as Ipswich, Southampton, Birmingham, Cardiff and Leeds. The introduction of the class resulted in the replacement of the Class 47 locomotives on most long-distance intermodal trains.[citation needed]

During 2007, Freightliner started to replace its Class 57/0s with new Class 66 locomotives. Initially six Class 57/0s (the second batch) were returned to Porterbrook, and leased to Direct Rail Services in July 2007.[43] Of the original six, three also went to Direct Rail Services and two to Advenza Freight in January 2008.[29][30][44] The remaining Class 57/0 was sold to West Coast Railways in January 2011.

All were named:[45]

  • 57001 Freightliner Pioneer
  • 57002 Freightliner Phoenix
  • 57003 Freightliner Evolution
  • 57004 Freightliner Quality
  • 57005 Freightliner Excellence
  • 57006 Freightliner Reliance
  • 57007 Freightliner Bond
  • 57008 Freightliner Explorer
  • 57009 Freightliner Venturer
  • 57010 Freightliner Crusader
  • 57011 Freightliner Challenger
  • 57012 Freightliner Envoy

Network Rail

Network Rail 57305, 57312 & 57310 at Eastleigh station in February 2014

During September 2011, Network Rail leased six Class 57/3s from Porterbrook, which were initially intended for use on test trains and the company's deicing trains.[46][47] 57312 was named Peter Henderson, after one of the original Board members of Network Rail.[citation needed]

Network Rail's Class 57 fleet was also expected to occasionally operate with 171, 350, 375, 376, 377, 444 and 450s in response to emergencies, their primary operational area was the Southern Region. During early 2013, the organisation openly stated its target for emergency rescue operations in the region was to keep five Class 57s continuously available to respond; of these, two were fitted with tightlock couplings while three featured Dellner couplings instead.[48] Typically, rescued trains would be hauled onto the nearest convenient station, but the Class 57 had sufficient capabilities to haul most trains through their original schedule if desired. To achieve the necessary compatibilities to work with various EMUs, the locomotives were outfitted with multiple types of adapter cables, pressure switches, and pickups to convey electricity and other services, such as pressurised air, to the rescued train.[47] In July 2014, the leases were transferred to Direct Rail Services.[9][10][49]

Virgin Trains West Coast

Thunderbirds International Rescue crest and Gordon Tracy nameplate on 57304 in April 2006
Virgin Trains 57307 Lady Penelope at Castleton East Junction in July 2008

During April 2002, Virgin Trains West Coast signed a deal with Porterbrook for the rebuilding of twelve Class 47s into Class 57/3s; these were to provide a fleet of locomotives for rescue duties as well as to drag electric trains along routes that lacked overhead wires to power them directly.[50] The first of these locomotives were delivered in June 2002.[51][52] After the discovery of structural defects, 47844 and 47849, which were to become 57307 and 57303, were replaced after they had been stripped down.[53]

After it was announced by the Strategic Rail Authority during June 2003 that Class 390 Pendolinos would operate along the North Wales Coast Line to Holyhead hauled by Class 57/3s,[54] a further four were ordered to expand Virgin's fleet.[55][56] Furthermore, it was decided to fit the fleet with Dellner retractable couplings; the original twelve Class 57/3s were also retrofitted as such from October 2003.[57] The Dellner coupling allows easier connection to Class 390 Pendolinos in regular service, and also Class 221 Super Voyagers in case of failure or emergency.[citation needed]

From spring 2005, Class 57/3s were used to haul two daily Virgin services from Crewe to Holyhead, complementing the Class 221 Super Voyagers that covered the other North Wales services.[58] The downside of this arrangement was that whilst the Class 390 Pendolino sets are longer and have the added advantage of running off OHLE south of Crewe, coupling and uncoupling at Crewe added to the journey time. From December 2008, all North Wales Coast services were operated by Super Voyagers, except for one Saturday service formed of a Class 57/3 and Class 390 Pendolino set. However, this too was converted to Voyager operation in November 2012.[59]

As a nod to their purpose as rescue engines, Virgin named the engines after characters and vehicles from Thunderbirds. In keeping with this theme, the engines also bore special plates with the International Rescue logo above their regular nameplates including:

All were named:[45]


While intended for Virgin's West Coast franchise, the fleet was also used to haul failed Virgin CrossCountry Class 220 Voyagers from as far as Aberdeen, Eastleigh and Plymouth on occasions.[citation needed]

After the completion of the West Coast Main Line upgrade in 2008, Virgin's requirement for Class 57/3s decreased. The sixteen strong fleet found other work with both Arriva Trains Wales and Colas Rail. During September 2010, six were placed in warm storage at Eastleigh Works[60][61] before being returned to Porterbrook and leased to Network Rail in September 2011.[62][63][64] During April 2012, at the end of the Arriva Trains Wales contract, a further three Class 57/3s were returned to Porterbrook and leased to Direct Rail Services.[citation needed]

In December 2012, the remaining seven Class 57/3s were returned, three of which were leased to Direct Rail Services while the remaining four sold to West Coast Railways.[31][32][65]

Fleet details

Subclass No. Built No. Range Operators Loco Nos. Total
57/0 12 57001-012 Direct Rail Services 57002-003, 57007-012 9
West Coast Railways 57001, 57005, 57006 3
Locomotive Services Limited[66] 57004 1
57/3 16 57301-316 Direct Rail Services 57303-304, 57306-309 7
Locomotive Services Limited[66] 57302, 57311 2
Rail Operations Group 57301, 57305, 57310, 57312 4
West Coast Railways 57313-316 4
57/6 5 57601-605 Great Western Railway 57602-605 4
West Coast Railways 57601 1


Number Rebuilt from Named Locos[67] Livery Operator
57001 47356 - West Coast Railways Maroon West Coast Railways
57002 47322 RAIL EXPRESS DRS Flash Blue/Green Direct Rail Services
57003 47317 -
57004 47347 - DRS Compass Blue Locomotive Services Limited[66]
57005 47350 - Advenza Freight Blue West Coast Railways
57006 47187 - West Coast Railways Maroon
57007 47332 John Scott 12.5.45 - 22.5.12 DRS Compass Blue Direct Rail Services
57008 47060 -
57009 47079 -
57010 47231 - DRS Flash Blue/Green
57011 47329 - DRS Compass Blue
57012 47388 -
57301 47845 Goliath DRS Flash Blue/Green Rail Operations Group
57302 47827 Chad Varah DRS Compass Blue Locomotive Services Limited
57303 47705 Pride of Carlisle DRS Flash Blue/Green Direct Rail Services
57304 47807 Pride of Cheshire DRS Flash Blue/Green Direct Rail Services
57305 47822 Northern Princess Rail Operations Group blue[68] Rail Operations Group
57306 47814 Her Majesty's Railway Inspectorate 175 DRS Flash Blue/Green Direct Rail Services
57307 47225 LADY PENELOPE DRS "20 Years of Direct Rail Services" Vinyl Blue Direct Rail Services
57308 47846 Jamie Ferguson DRS Flash Blue/Green
57309 47806 Pride of Crewe
57310 47831 Pride of Cumbria Rail Operations Group
57311 47817 Thunderbird DRS Compass Blue Locomotive Services Limited
57312 47330 - Rail Operations Group blue Rail Operations Group
57313 47371 Scarborough Castle West Coast Pullman livery West Coast Railways
57314 47372 - West Coast Railways Maroon
57315 47234 -
57316 47290 -
57601 47825 Windsor Castle West Coast Pullman livery
57602 47337 Restormel Castle Great Western Railway Green Great Western Railway
57603 47349 Tintagel Castle
57604 47209 Pendennis Castle GWR Brunswick Green[19]
57605 47206 Totnes Castle Great Western Railway Green

See also

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