Cabbage

Summary

The requester inquired about the operational history and breakdown costs of a vehicle named 'Cabbage', which the Department of Infrastructure identified as Diesel Loco No. 21. The authority disclosed that the locomotive operated from August to October 2019 without breakdowns, though it was withdrawn for precautionary investigation regarding an abnormal current draw.

Key Facts

• The Department of Infrastructure does not have a vehicle named 'Cabbage' but inferred the request referred to Diesel Loco No. 21.
• Diesel Loco No. 21 recommenced service on 22 August 2019 after testing.
• The locomotive ran on scheduled services until 25 October 2019.
• The loco was withdrawn as a precaution due to an abnormal current draw on a traction motor, not a confirmed breakdown.
• There has been no cost incurred for correcting any breakdowns to date.

Data Disclosed

• 22 August 2019
• 25 October 2019
• 31 October 2019
• 22 November 2019
• 1026365
• No. 21
• 0 cost

Original Request

How long has cabbage been operative Has to date had any breakdowns and what has been the cost of correcting these and who paid for it

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team/AC/MF Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 1026365 22 November 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 31 October 2019 and which states:

"How long has cabbage been operative Has to date had any breakdowns and what has been the cost of correcting these and who paid for it"

Whilst we have no vehicle “cabbage”, we infer that the request refers to the diesel loco No 21. If so, the information requested is below. The Diesel loco 21 completed testing and recommenced operation in service on 22nd August 2019 and ran on scheduled services until Friday 25th October It has suffered no breakdowns up to this date, however, an issue occurred whereby the loco experienced an abnormal current draw on one of the traction motors. This could be potentially indicative of a developing problem and it was decided to withdraw the loco from service as a precautionary measure to prevent the risk of any damage being caused to the motor concerned. There has been no cost for correcting any breakdown. Investigation work will be undertaken to identify the cause of the concern and any rectification work will be undertaken accordingly.

Please quote the reference number 1026365 in any future communications.

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