Hunslet Engine Company was recently awarded a contract by Cementos
Cosmos of Toral de los Vados, Spain, to undertake a full refurbishment
of a diesel locomotive it employs for shunting duties. The locomotive,
which was built 20 years ago by Arbel Fauvet Rail, moves trains of
cement from the works along a 2km to exchange sidings at Toral de los
Vados. As pictured above, the locomotive has arrived at Hunslet's Barton
under Needwood facility and the refurbishment is now underway with
completion due in August. The original diesel engine, hydraulic
transmission and electrical control system are to be removed, to be
replaced with new items. In addition, numerous other jobs are to be
undertaken to bring the locomotive back to a reliable condition,
hopefully enabling it to continue to work for a further 20 years. Once
the refurbishment is completed, the shunter will be re-painted in the
Cementos Cosmos livery.For further information, please contact: Sarah Millington – Marketing Manager
LH Group Services Ltd.
Phone: 01283 722600
Email: Sarah Millington
Web: www.lh-group.co.uk
