Mobile loadbank locomotive ADB 968021

The locomotive formerly 84009 was acquired by R&DD in July 1978 and converted into a loadbank locomotive. It was renumbered ADB968021 and was used to test feeder and substations during commissioning of overhead electrification projects by applying a controlled load to the overhead wires

Look here to see how we did this work with 2 x class 90s

The loco was scrapped at Gwent Demolition, Margam in December 1995 but a cab is preserved at Barrow Hill.

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The original locomotive 84009

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The original loadbank locomotive pictured here at Grantham whilst undertaking testing of the newly electrified ECML c1989

Robert Volland
The original loadbank locomotive pictured here at Grantham whilst undertaking testing of the newly electrified ECML

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ADB968021

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R&DD's loadbank locomotive ADB968021 hauled by 31405 appears to be undertaking a steady current test at Grantham on the newly installed OHLE whilst 156417 pauses at the platform - Saturday 2nd  July 1988

Brian Addis

ADB968021 at Crewe ETD on 1st December 1991

Russ Thompson

 ADB968021 pictured here with 2 x class 91s being towed on ECML

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