Class 58 - Mainline Blue - 58046 Coach Archive it retained its original paint

it retained its original paint until 2025

The covid 19 pandemic placed the overhaul on hold indefinitely and Wilbert was shunted to the end of a siding

11 70 9229 011-5 (w/tail light)

·      Vacuum fitted

this locomotive was given the name “Des o Brien” in memory of a GBRf colleague who passed away from Cancer

Class 58 - Mainline Blue - 58046 Coach Archive it retained its original paint58046 was handed over to BR during October 1986. Nearing the end of the Class 58 build programme, it had all of the later modifications incorporated from new. It was one of the unnamed members of the class until 7th July 1991, when it was named Thoresby Colliery and outshopped in a gleaming coat of Triple Grey with Coal Sector branding. The naming ceremony took place at the High Marnham Power Station open day, not far from the colliery it was named