My most trusted source has informed me that the withdrawal date for the entire class was going to be the weekend of the 5th and 6th of December. Having booked on the "Pie-Man" for the 12th obviously this was not good news! However, with 66s being committed to leaf-fall duties the end date was revised to the same weekend as the tour, although I'm told DBS were reluctant to release a 60 on the day in question.
A few are saying that the withdrawal will only be temporary, with one pundit going as far to say overhauls and repaints are on the cards for up to 75% of the class because of reliability issues with the 66s.
It is a fact the 60s are the most powerful diesel traction unit in the DBS fleet and it would be hard to see how they can do without. Unfortunately, DBS have every right to remain tight lipped about how they want to run their business so rumour and speculation are rife amongst the hobby.
Post-tour, a handful have been plodding away today on various freight duties, much the same as they were before the supposed "Doughnut Doomsday". From my point of view, obviously I'm thrilled a few are still active, for one it means I haven't reached the end point of this blog before it has had chance to begin!
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