Class 58 - Railfreight - 58001 - DCC Sound Fitted

Class 58 - Railfreight - 58001 - DCC Sound Fitted58001 was formally handed over to BR on 9th December 1982. It was very much a prototype, although the following members of the class were already under construction and, as such, incorporated some features that would later be changed. Possibly most notable was the roof silencer, this being of the narrow type. Other differences were less apparent, such as the different angles on the back of the cab side sheet and the lack of a moisture trap filter on

The unique “Auto Tune” function facilitates the automatic calibration of the decoder to perfectly match the motor

although this was subsequently cancelled

they are one of the few ‘go anywhere’ trains and the perfect single vehicle train for any layout

It was eventually stored in 1999

Corrugated ends and panelled doors

In the early 1980s

Different corner step arrangements: Left hand opposed corner steps fitted from the end of 1903 onwards

Route: 203 Carrigea

notably the grilles and the area above the cab windows

the locomotive was assigned to Toton Depot

The distinctive extended bunker was fitted in November 1949 when it was renumbered 68025 and gained the early BR emblem

this locomotive became the only “namer” of the Caledonian sleeper 73s on the 24th of May 2024 when in a ceremony at the Bo’ness and Kinneil railway it was given the name W