October 1989

  • From the 1989 Archives: Braking Fault Forces Withdrawal of BR’s Entire Class 90 Fleet

    From the 1989 Archives: Braking Fault Forces Withdrawal of BR’s Entire Class 90 Fleet

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    From the October 1989 issue of The Railway Magazine All 30 new Class 90 Intercity electric locomotives were temporarily withdrawn by British Rail on 17 August following the discovery of a braking system fault. The contemporary report also covered concerns involving other rolling stock and two derailments during July and August. Braking fault forces recall…


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