58016 bogie swap at Ocquerre depot
4th April 2006

'Fertis' liveried 58016 underwent a bogie swap at Ocquerre depot (France). Here we bring you the exclusive pictures!

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The constructed lifting area with two 56s.
The constructed lifting area with two 56s.
58016 is ready to be lifted
58016 is ready to be lifted
Slowly the body comes away from the bogies
Slowly the body comes away from the bogies
Note how the springs expand when no weight on them!
Note how the springs expand when no weight on them!
Lifting slowly
Lifting slowly
58016 clear of its bogies.
58016 clear of its bogies.
Lifted high enough to allow the bogies to be removed.
Lifted high enough to allow the bogies to be removed.
The bogies are rolled out from under the loco
The bogies are rolled out from under the loco
Inspection of the bogies by SNCF and EWS staff
Inspection of the bogies by SNCF and EWS staff
The replacement bogies are rolled back under 58016.
The replacement bogies are rolled back under 58016.
About to start the lowering
About to start the lowering
Almost there...
Almost there...
Safely touched-down.
Safely touched-down.