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I actually love the Class 60 but even from "New" they have not been able to compete with the General Motors Loco`s in terms of Reliability.
I remember from coming out of the "works" the Loco`s engines leaked oil.
The Electrical system was overly complex.
Governors having problems due to heat from the Engine
Exploding Turbo Chargers !
Compared to the Class 60`s direct competitor the Class 59 with its Basic Technology on reliability and performance has always had an advantage.
As you state Maintainance is a very large Factor in the equation of reliability / availability and knowing the "Regimes" of Mendip & National Power the reliability figures are no real suprise.
Regards
Kris
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