On a more serious note for a couple of sentences yes it is very sad that such a majestic loco could be discarded like it was, the Germans have not long got rid of theirs some 25 years later
German equivalent, the V200 was withdrawn
V200 built 53 withdrawn 84, 29 years ago, service life 31 years.
V200.1 built 62 withdrawn 88, 25 years ago, service life 26 years.
Info from my 1st tier anorak just left of centre.
Warships built 58 withdrawn 1972 , 41 years ago, service life 14 years.
Info google
The German equivalent of the Hymek (V160) is still running in large numbers, many have been rebuilt or re engined to meet tightening EU emission standards.
Where the Germans win is in a belief that hydraulic power is better, they are still churning out hydraulics yearly (G1206) and the sheer number of them in service, which means all depots and artisans are fully versed in them and their common component utilisation.