Return of the Tilcon Tugs - class 60s back on the Tarmac trains at Hull Dairycoates - Warts and All

[@johnUB4478]

I caught 60.026 at Eastrington last week. I was surprised to see it, but was a welcome sight 😊

[@Grid56]

Glad these are back in our area. I live opposite the aire valley line and have had many years of Tilcon double 25s then double 31s 47s etc. Im bored with 66s.

[@julianlane8313]

This is fabulous, not seen a detailed video around the site before even though I only live in Driffield. Do have a soft spot for 60’s. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@tonyb6376]

Thanks Julian. Here is a link to the last time I photographed a 60 on the workings. I'm doing a railway pics night in Driffield for the RCTS on June 11th if you're interested. It's in the hall opposite the Wetherspoons from 19:00. tonybuckton.smugmug.com/Trains/Class-60s/i-5W2d4Wd/A

[@julianlane8313]

@@tonyb6376 thanks Tony, Il put it in my diary. Im presuming that is the methodist hall. Sounds like a great night 👍🏼

[@tonyb6376]

@@julianlane8313 Hi Julian - really sorry, but I'd got the date wrong for the show in Driffield - it was actually last night (10th) - apologies if you were planning on attending, and I hope this message finds you in time.

[@julianlane8313]

@@tonyb6376 Hi Tony, not a problem, I was looking forward to seeing your presentation but had to travel down South to help my brother sort our Mums belongings, she passed away Christmas Day last. Hopefully can get to your next show 👍🏼

[@tonyb6376]

@@julianlane8313 Sorry to hear that Julian. Yes hopefully I'll be invited back at some point - keep an on the Driffield and East Yorkshire Railway Society fixtures www.deyrs.org.uk

[@benGBRf]

Plenty more Tug action to come Tony. The 60s are allocated to Rylstone work now 😁

[@tonyb6376]

Brilliant - Thanks Ben was hoping might be the case!

[@tonyb6376]

A link to my last class 60 shot on the traffic - Dec 2010! tonybuckton.smugmug.com/Trains/Class-60s/i-5W2d4Wd/A

[@brianwillson9567]

If 60s are so bad and unwanted by their past owner, why do other companies happily find work for them?

[@DOCTORDROTT]

not many around now . 100 built. I worked on them from new. They have not the reliability of the 66's . niggley faults let them down. They worked fine in BR / EWS days but got worse over the years.

[@brianwillson9567]

@DOCTORDROTT yes, I saw most of them from new as they stood outside the brush works awaiting delivery to BR.

[@Grid56]

They had a few early faults, which let them down as with all brand new stock, but they eventually settled down to be good workhorses. The fact that they sacrificed speed for pulling power caused a small pathing issue , but lack of maintenance and being stood for long periods after the 66 deluge has done for them. DB doesn't see refurbishments as financially viable given all their spare 66s. Other companies see refurb vs a new loco as cost effective.

[@markcherriman6136]

Yee gods the state of those tracks , it's like India .

[@tonyb6376]

Indeed - hence the clamping of the points and very gingerly crossing.