Rolling Stone 1992

Overview

Whatley Quarry’s class 59 locomotive fleet filmed in 1992 when the four locomotives had just entered service with ARC Ltd. Part 1 Whatley Quarry rail development The quarrying operation The Class 59 purchase decision The loco‘s specification Construction by General Motors in Canada Delivery Namings Maintenance Cab controls The class 59 revolutionised the stone carrying business. Just one locomotive can haul a train weighing in excess of 4000 tons. Part 2 Road test from Whatley to We