Golden loco 69014 is named ‘EMD Longport’

Yesterday at Longport, GBRf loco 69014 was named ‘EMD Longport’ by John Smith OBE, Chief Executive Officer of GB Railfreight and Jonathan Caen, Director of Progress Rail UK. Its new vintage golden livery was also unveiled at the ceremony attended by EMD’s and GBRf’s maintenance and fleet team.

At the event, John Smith OBE said;

“This is the fourth loco we have named on behalf of EMD which just goes to show the strength of the relationship our two companies share. A huge thanks to everyone here from EMD and we look forward to working closely with you in the future.”