Class 90 Electric Loco Group
Gaining fulfilment from 23 years of cl.90 passenger operations.
Introduction
I wish to welcome everyone to the Class 90 Electric Loco Group (CNELG) which was founded in the summer of 2009. The original website went live on the 19/6/09 and has come in leaps and bounds since the initial launch.
I wish to welcome everyone to the Class 90 Electric Loco Group (CNELG) which was founded in the summer of 2009. The original website went live on the 19/6/09 and has come in leaps and bounds since the initial launch.
The class 90s entered their 23rd year of operations on July 12th 2011. The first 90 to work a service train was 90003 having worked the 13:40 Blackpool North from Preston to Euston on July 12th 1988 following the failure of 86413 - the train in question was routed via Becsot and the West Midlands.
Interesting to note that the 90s were once to be classified as 87/2s, but this never materialised. It is understood that the reclassification was a result of the engine’s implementation date. Finally, if anyone wishes to have a personal profile added to the site, then please get in touch by email.
Mission Statement
This website has been setup to be an informative one stop shop for all matters relating to the BR fleet of class 90 locomotives in operational, technical, and interest terms.
It is also a building block for other great innovative ideas such as preservation, knowledge sharing and awareness generation - the site focuses on the past, present and future.
Website Aims
Interesting to note that the 90s were once to be classified as 87/2s, but this never materialised. It is understood that the reclassification was a result of the engine’s implementation date. Finally, if anyone wishes to have a personal profile added to the site, then please get in touch by email.
Mission Statement
This website has been setup to be an informative one stop shop for all matters relating to the BR fleet of class 90 locomotives in operational, technical, and interest terms.
It is also a building block for other great innovative ideas such as preservation, knowledge sharing and awareness generation -
Website Aims
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To generate a higher & more consistent interest in the former BR class 90 fleet;
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Develop positive working relationships internally and externally to the UK rail industry;
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To manufacture innovate ideas for possible implementation;
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To be a platform for knowledge sharing & developing networking opportunities;
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To provide a website which is informative, interesting & interactive where possible;
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To keep the information on the website up-
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The creation of CNELG and the website is based on the class 90s entering their 20th year of passenger operations, so this seemed a great way to celebrate this milestone.
On a personal note I am what some people might call a 'hardcore' class 90 follower - these engines have interested me ever since they came out of Crewe works all those years ago when I was just a young man (happy days) having been to an open day at BREL in July 1987.
Admittedly my favourite engine is 90008 - why you might ask! Well in the early days whenever I went for a 90 on the WCML more often than not it was no.8 and it sounded 'hellfire' :-) so it became my machine. I am sure other people who follow other classes of loco can relate to this concept!
One thing I have come across over the years is the class 90s have not always had a high profile following or interest. It this ethos that I hope to change by means of the website particularly as the class 90 fleet are now ageing (now entered its 22nd year of operations) and they do form a part of our engineering heritage.
In a professional context, I hold chartered status of the CILT and work in Railway Operational Planning - this is a keen interest of mine which overlaps into my hobby.
Academically I have studied transport including railways at BSc and MSc level. It is this wealth of knowledge, passion, professionalism and interest that I hope to off-set to others by means of the site.
On a personal note I am what some people might call a 'hardcore' class 90 follower -
Admittedly my favourite engine is 90008 -
One thing I have come across over the years is the class 90s have not always had a high profile following or interest. It this ethos that I hope to change by means of the website particularly as the class 90 fleet are now ageing (now entered its 22nd year of operations) and they do form a part of our engineering heritage.
In a professional context, I hold chartered status of the CILT and work in Railway Operational Planning -
Academically I have studied transport including railways at BSc and MSc level. It is this wealth of knowledge, passion, professionalism and interest that I hope to off-
