PICTURES have revealed the inside of a “train graveyard” where dozens of abandoned locomotives were sent to rust.
Social media users said the images were “terribly sad” after seeing the trains left to rot in an old quarry.
The diesel locomotives, built between 1989 and 1993, were abandoned years ago.
They can be seen at White Moss Quarry, Cheshire, left rusting in neat rows.
The trains were originally taken to the quarry for restoration but were forgotten and now sit abandoned.
More than a dozen DB Cargo class 60 locomotives can be seen in images of the eerie “train graveyard.”
The majority have fallen into a state of disrepair with windows smashed, rust setting in and holes visible in their roofs.
Train enthusiasts and social media users have shared their sadness at the sight of the rusting trains.
Many have been left intrigued by the graveyard and try to get a peek inside by sneaking in or using drones.
Several people have suggested taking the trains to a rail museum for restoration and display.
Others have said the trains are probably up for sale as scrap metal.
Some suggested turning the disused engines into homes and others have said they would love to explore the creepy train graveyard.
Mark Hooper said: “Should have been offered up for sale to a preserved /heritage railway.”
And Graham Arnott added: “Wow. I’m sure I’d only need 1 carriage to live in.”
Larry Thomson replied: “My grandad used to take me to rail crossing to wait for the class 60 such a shame I hope someone restore one absolute beaut of a train.”
Andrew Sutton commented: “Its like an elephants graveyard. The place locomotive go to die.”
The train graveyard can be found on the outskirts of Stoke on Trent but lies on private land.
Locals are encouraged to stay off the site of the train graveyard for safety reasons.
The DB Cargo class 60s were mostly used for freight haulage before they were abandoned.
DB Cargo still operates some of the older models seen in the train graveyard today.
They were nicknamed ‘Tugs’ by rail enthusiasts.
