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Our Fleet
Locomotives
- Locomotive
Class 66 Locomotive
Description: 3300hp mainline diesel electric locomotive introduced in 1998Fleet: 119Weight (Tons): 127Fuel Capacity (Gallons): 1496Maximum Speed (MPH): 75mph - Locomotive
Class 86 Locomotive
Description: 3600hp electric locomotive introduced during the 1960’sFleet: 16Weight (Tons): 80Maximum Speed (MPH): 75mph - Locomotive
Class 90 Locomotive
Description: 4500hp electric locomotive introduced in 1980Fleet: 10Weight (Tons): 84Maximum Speed (MPH): 75mph (freight) or 110mph (passenger) - Locomotive
Class 70 Locomotive
Description: 3700hp mainline diesel electric locomotive introduced in 2009Fleet: 19Weight (Tons): 129Maximum Speed (MPH): 75mph
Wagons
- Wagon
KTA
Description: ‘Pocket wagon’ can facilitate containers up to 9’ 6” high on non gauge cleared routesFleet: 75Tare Weight (Tons): 23 tonnesCarrying Capacity (Tons): 67 tonnesLoadable Deck Length: 40 feet, capable of carrying 20, 30 and 40 foot containers - Wagon
KFA
Description: Heavy Haul Container flats used for carrying waste boxesFleet: 49Tare Weight (Tonnes): 20 tonnesCarrying Capacity (Tonnes): 60 tonnesLoadable Deck Length: 60 feet long - Wagon
IKA
Description: Low platform wagon can facilitate containers up to 9’ 6” high, on non gauge cleared routes. Operating in fixed two wagon setsFleet: 198Tare Weight (Tons): 19.5 tonnesCarrying Capacity (Tons): 43 tonnesLoadable Deck Length: 45 feet, capable of carrying 1 x 45’, 1 x 40’, 1 x 30’ or 2 x 20’ containers - Wagon
HXA
Description: Coal HopperFleet: 65Tare Weight (Tonnes): 27 tonnesCarrying Capacity (Tonnes): 74.5 tonnesLength over buffers: 19.1 metres - Wagon
HIA
Description: Aggregate HoppersFleet: 122Tare Weight (Tonnes): 24 tonnesCarrying Capacity (Tonnes): 66 tonnesLength over buffers: 14 metres - Wagon
FWA Shortliner
Description: The two platform wagons are designed to maximise the amount of 40ft containers that can be hauled per train serviceFleet: 128Tare Weight: 21 tonnesCarrying capacity: 36 tonnesLoadable Deck Length: 40ft, capable of carrying 1 x 40’ containers (Load Gauge to carry W10 high cube boxes)Leased by: VTG - Wagon
FSA & FTA
Description: Standard Freightliner wagons operating in fixed train sets off outers (FSA) and inners (FTA)Fleet: 682Tare Weight (Tons): 20 tonnesCarrying Capacity (Tons): 60 tonnesLoadable Deck Length: 60 ft, capable of carrying 20, 30 and 40 foot containers - Wagon
FRA
Description: Heavy Haul Container flats used for carrying waste boxesFleet: 44Tare Weight (Tonnes): 20 tonnesCarrying Capacity (Tonnes): 60 tonnesLoadable Deck Length: 60 feet long - Wagon
FLA Lowliner
Description: Low platform wagon can facilitate containers up to 9’ 6” high on non gauge cleared routesFleet: 115Tare Weight (Tons): 17 tonnesCarrying Capacity (Tons): 35 tonnesLoadable Deck Length: 40 feet outers and 45’ inners, capable of carrying 20, 30, 40 and 45 foot (inner wagons only) containers - Wagon
FEA
Description: Twin flat wagonFleet: 634Tare Weight: 20 tonnesCarrying Capacity: 82.5 tonnesLoadable Deck Length: 60 ft, capable of carrying 20, 30 and 40 foot containers - Wagon
MWA Open Box Wagon
Description: 101.6t GLW high capacity open box wagons built using recycled materials from disused coal hoppersFleet: 140Tare Weight: 23.8 tonnesCarrying capacity: 77.8 tonnesHeight: 3.3 mLoading Gauge: W6aMinimum Curve: 70 mSpeed: 60 mph laden, 75 mph tare
Tractor units
- Tractor Unit
MAN TGX
Description: 460bhp MAN TGXEmission Class: Euro 6Permissible total Weight: 44,000kgsMaximum Speed (MPH): 56 mph - Tractor Unit
DAF CF
Description: 483 bhp DAF CF FTGEmission Class: Euro 6Permissible total Weight: 44,000kgsMaximum Speed (MPH): 56 mph
Trailers
- Trailer
Single Extending Semi Low Loader Trailer
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards availableStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used - Trailer
4 Axle Single Extender Semi Low Loader
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment (using 2.5m clip on ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available.Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge. - Trailer
Single Extending Power Steer Super Low Loader
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksWheeled / tracked equipment - removable neck also over width outrigger boards availableStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used - Trailer
Single Extending Flatbed
Trailer uses
20’, 30’ 40’ or 45’ containers (flat racks / open tops) attached with twistlocksStatic / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gaugePipes / Steel (contained using pipe stanchions / goal posts) located down each side of the trailerSheets also available for weatherproofing loadPayload: Suitable for C & U or STGO operations – dependent on tractor unit used - Trailer
PSK
Trailer uses
Fitted with sockets for 1.5m pipe irons to be fittedEquipped with edge protectionFitted with twist locks for 1 x 20’ mid mount, pair of 20’s, 1 x 40’ or 1 x 45’ containerAvailable with sheets for weatherproofing cargoSuitable for Break bulk or Out of Gauge Cargo - Trailer
Double Extending Semi Low Loader
Trailer uses
Wheeled / tracked equipment (using flip toe ramps to rear of trailer and hop up ramps to neck – also over width outrigger boards available.Static / Break / bulk cargo whether in gauge or out of gauge.Payload: Suitable for STGO operations – dependant on tractor unit used.