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Tractor Boys go loco in Ipswich

[ January 15, 2024   //   ]

GB Railfreight named a Class 66 diesel locomotive Ipswich Town in honour of the local football side on 12 January.

To mark the occasion, GB Railfreight chief executive, John Smith, Mediterranean Shipping Company’s managing director, Dan Everitt and Tractor Boys, chairman, Mike O’Leary and Chief Executive, Mark Ashton unveiled the name plate of the locomotive at Ipswich Station, accompanied by club legend and former manager, George Burley.

GB Railfreight has a number of football themed locomotives – 66738, Huddersfield Town was unveiled in 2017 by fan and train enthusiast, Sir Patrick Stewart while 66725 is named Sunderland to reflect the fanatical support of its chief executive, John Smith.

But there is no Charlton Athletic, at least according to the lists that FBJ has consulted. Rather an omission, as the South London side were winners of the 1998 Division 1 play-off final at Wembley, followed by the 2019 EFL League One play-off final- as John Smith should well know.

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