More MLWs Return to Service
Two more Montreal Locomotive Works (MLW) Class 1550 diesel locomotives returned to service in July. CP 1554 made its first test run following repairs on July 8. The locomotive will be based at Entroncamento to haul rescue trains and perform other special duties.
1552 has become the second Class 1550 to enter service with Takargo and, alongside its sister locomotive 1565, is being used on steel trains between Siderurgia Nacional and the Setúbal docks. 1563 is next in line for an overhaul by Takargo, and 1567 may also return to service with the freight operator. João Balseiro
Takargo 1552 is seen at Pinhal Novo on July 17, 2020, with a train of empty steel carriers returning from the Setúbal-Mar docks to Triagem da Siderurgia Nacional. João Balseiro
