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Class 59s

About Class 59s

In the mid-1980s, one of British Rail's major customers of heavy block trains bought their own locos. They eventually agreed a deal with the US firm General Motors to provide them with the locos designated as Class 59s. They are now over 30 years old and are still working. With over 230 images, this book shows the Class 59s through the years.

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  • Language:
  • Unknown
  • ISBN:
  • 9781802821369
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 96
  • Published:
  • November 6, 2022
  • Dimensions:
  • 167x7x240 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 286 g.
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Delivery: 3-5 business days
Expected delivery: December 1, 2024

Description of Class 59s

In the mid-1980s, one of British Rail's major customers of heavy block trains bought their own locos. They eventually agreed a deal with the US firm General Motors to provide them with the locos designated as Class 59s. They are now over 30 years old and are still working. With over 230 images, this book shows the Class 59s through the years.

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