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5525 on the S & K 5561 on a van train 5659 round Anably Curve

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]]> Sat May 22 2004 Class 37 English Electric Type 3 http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c187588.html The largest fleet of Type 3 locomotives ordered by the British Transport Commission. These locomotives were constructed at the two English Electric works of Vulcan Foundry and Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns. The first member of the class was delivered in the Autumn of 1960 with the final locomotive been delivered five years later. Saturday 22 May 2004: The largest fleet of Type 3 locomotives ordered by the British Transport Commission. These locomotives were constructed at the two English Electric works of Vulcan Foundry and Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns. The first member of the class was delivered in the Autumn of 1960 with the final locomotive been delivered five years later.

Unkown Class 37 Unkown Class 37

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]]> Sat May 22 2004 Class 17 http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c187582.html 117 of these Clayton/Beyer Peacock locomotives were ordered in two batches (88 & 29). The first locomotivers were delivered in the autumn of 1962, the last in the spring of 1965. Problems with the Power units in the first batch led to withdrawl begining in the late 60's. Saturday 22 May 2004: 117 of these Clayton/Beyer Peacock locomotives were ordered in two batches (88 & 29). The first locomotivers were delivered in the autumn of 1962, the last in the spring of 1965. Problems with the Power units in the first batch led to withdrawl begining in the late 60's.

Class 17 at Pelaw Class 17 on a small freight

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]]> Sat May 22 2004 Deltic & Deltic's http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c107889.html Often referred to as the King of Diesels. English Electric produced the prototype locomotives from the Dick Kerr works at preston, this was later followed by the 22 production examples from the Vulcan works at Newton-Le-Willows. Thursday 29 January 2004: Often referred to as the King of Diesels. English Electric produced the prototype locomotives from the Dick Kerr works at preston, this was later followed by the 22 production examples from the Vulcan works at Newton-Le-Willows.

Nimbus in full cry on a express in 1962 D9020 on a ECML express Deltic on a WCML express

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]]> Thu Jan 29 2004 Southern Region http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c101367.html Southern Region Thursday 1 January 2004: Southern Region

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2004 Diesel Multiple Units http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c100335.html Under Construction The British Rail modernisation plan of 1955 allowed for the construction of over 4500 Diesel Multiple Units (Classes 100 to 184's and various unclassified) and Diesel Electric Mutiple Units (Classes 201 to 251). Monday 5 January 2004: Under Construction The British Rail modernisation plan of 1955 allowed for the construction of over 4500 Diesel Multiple Units (Classes 100 to 184's and various unclassified) and Diesel Electric Mutiple Units (Classes 201 to 251).

Class 101 Class 104 Class 104 Class 116 Class 120 Class 121 Class 205 No 1101 Class 100 Cl101 Class 101 Class 101 Cl101 at speed on the WCML Class 104 number M50433 approaches Stockport. A class 105 set at work towing a va. Class 122 at Stratford Class 205 No 1106 at Battledown flyover Class 205 No 1129 at work Class 205 No 1131 appraoching Battledown A unknown Blue Pullman set arriving at Leamington Spa on a service to Paddington A Blue Pullman set at Leamington Spa on a service from Snow Hill Unclassified Driving Trailer , Built by Derby Works A Park royal unit in the Peak District Park Royal single car no M79973 at Buxton Depot Unknown Waggon and Masshinenbau at work in the Peak district

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]]> Mon Jan 5 2004 Western Region Hydraulics http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c99811.html Class 35 built as D7000 to D7100 They were built at the Beyer Peacock works in Manchester. Powered by a Maybach MD870 unit the fleet was deployed to Paddington Weymouth and Cardiff duties. Withdrawl was to be complete by March 1975. Four examples are preserved:- D7017 D7018 D7029 D7076 Class 42 built as D800 to D832, D866 to D870 They were built at Swindon workshops. Powered by two Maybach MD650 engines. The fleet operated Western Region Internal trains, North - South inter-regional and on the Waterloo to Exeter route. Two are preserved. D821 D832 Class 43 Built as D833 to D865 They were built at the North British Locomotive Co works, powered by two NBL/MAN L12V18/21B. The fleet operated Western Region Internal trains, North - South inter-regional and on the Waterloo to Exeter route. Class 52 Built as D1000 to D1073 They were built at two workshops Swindon (D1000 to D1029) and Crewe (D1035 to D1073, D1030 to D1034 were later transferred to Crewe). Powered by two Maybach MD655's units, the fleet was deployed to Paddington - West of England and South West Wales. Built with Vacuum brakes and steam heating the only change was the addition of air brakes to the majority of the class. Final withdrawl came on 27 February 1977. Six examples have been preserved. D1010 D1013 D1023 D1041 D1048 D1062 Thursday 15 January 2004: Class 35 built as D7000 to D7100 They were built at the Beyer Peacock works in Manchester. Powered by a Maybach MD870 unit the fleet was deployed to Paddington Weymouth and Cardiff duties. Withdrawl was to be complete by March 1975. Four examples are preserved:- D7017 D7018 D7029 D7076 Class 42 built as D800 to D832, D866 to D870 They were built at Swindon workshops. Powered by two Maybach MD650 engines. The fleet operated Western Region Internal trains, North - South inter-regional and on the Waterloo to Exeter route. Two are preserved. D821 D832 Class 43 Built as D833 to D865 They were built at the North British Locomotive Co works, powered by two NBL/MAN L12V18/21B. The fleet operated Western Region Internal trains, North - South inter-regional and on the Waterloo to Exeter route. Class 52 Built as D1000 to D1073 They were built at two workshops Swindon (D1000 to D1029) and Crewe (D1035 to D1073, D1030 to D1034 were later transferred to Crewe). Powered by two Maybach MD655's units, the fleet was deployed to Paddington - West of England and South West Wales. Built with Vacuum brakes and steam heating the only change was the addition of air brakes to the majority of the class. Final withdrawl came on 27 February 1977. Six examples have been preserved. D1010 D1013 D1023 D1041 D1048 D1062

D7043 at Reading D7084 at Cardiff Central Unknown Class 35 Unknown member on a Freight near Banbury D801 on a freight near Bath D803 at Basingstoke on a West of England Service D831 at Exeter Central on a Waterloo service An unknown member of the class D1046 at the haed of an Express Unknown member of the class at Neath

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]]> Thu Jan 15 2004 Sulzer 12LDA (Class 44 to 47) http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c95473.html This section shows the British Rail Classes 44 to 47. Class 44 - Built as D1 to D10 at Derby Locomotive works. Class 45 - Built as D11 to D137 at both Derby and Crewe Locomotive Works. This site is still under construction, therefore please return for future updates. Thursday 1 January 2004: This section shows the British Rail Classes 44 to 47. Class 44 - Built as D1 to D10 at Derby Locomotive works. Class 45 - Built as D11 to D137 at both Derby and Crewe Locomotive Works. This site is still under construction, therefore please return for future updates.

Unknwon Class 45 D1837 D1859 D1897 Unknown member of the Class 47 family working The Bournemouth Belle D1672 Southbound Anglo-Scottish West Coast train by the M6 south of Scorton on the Unknown Peak passes Ambergate D1614 D1618 on an Oil train Unknown Class 45 1509 entering York Class 47 Number 1514 1995 on a ECML express D1621 nears the top of Shap D1622 on a express service D1717 on a WCML express Class 47 D1727 Class 47 Number D1754 Class 47 Number D1763 D1754 Class47 Approaching Banbury station Unknown Peak entering derby

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2004 Sulzer 6LDA (Class 24 to 27) http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c94147.html Still Under Construction This part of the site is dedicated to the sulzer type two locomotives built at both British Rail workshops and those of the Birmingham Railway Carrige Works. Last updated 10th Setember 2004 Thursday 1 January 2004: Still Under Construction This part of the site is dedicated to the sulzer type two locomotives built at both British Rail workshops and those of the Birmingham Railway Carrige Works. Last updated 10th Setember 2004

Unknown Class 26 D5150 at Pelaw Unknown member taken from Princess Strett gardens 5293 at work in the Peak district 7585 Two unknown members of the class with a hopper train An unknown member in the Peak district. Class 25 D7575 D5212 on a local working 7612 at Skipton Unknown member on a fraight working passing Chinley Unknown Class 25 5311 Class 26's 5344 5357 on a West Highland service 5384 running round its train 5394 seen from Princess Street gardens, Edinburgh

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2004 Great Western Railway Railcars http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c92785.html Great Western Railway Railcars Saturday 3 January 2004: Great Western Railway Railcars

Railcar No 14 at Bristol Temple Meads No 14 at Birmingham Snow Hill Railcar no14 at Birmingham Snow Hill Railcar No 14 Unknown Railcar Clevedon W14 on a railtour

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]]> Sat Jan 3 2004 10800 http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c92760.html Built between 1948 and 1950 by NBL at Glasgow. This locomotive worked on the Scotish, Southern, Eastern and London Midland. Withdrawl cam in 1959, but was then sold to Brush who rebuilt here during 1962-3 , withdrawn again in 1968 and broken up by 1973. Saturday 3 January 2004: Built between 1948 and 1950 by NBL at Glasgow. This locomotive worked on the Scotish, Southern, Eastern and London Midland. Withdrawl cam in 1959, but was then sold to Brush who rebuilt here during 1962-3 , withdrawn again in 1968 and broken up by 1973.

10800

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]]> Sat Jan 3 2004 Class 40 English Electric Type http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c92752.html Class 40 English Electric Type Thursday 1 January 2004: Class 40 English Electric Type

Class 40 number 352 D205 at Liverpool Street Class 40 D206 Class 40 D226 Class 40 D232 Class 40 D380 Class 40 D391 Unknown Class 40 at Lincoln Class 40 D232 on a WCML Express Three Class 40's Leaving Lincoln on a diverted Kings Cross service

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2004 10201 to 10203 http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c92259.html During 1949 the frames for 10201 were laid at Ashford Works Thursday 1 January 2004: During 1949 the frames for 10201 were laid at Ashford Works

10201 heads one of her sister locomotives 10202 on Battledown flover 10202 at stockport 10203 at speed 10203 at work

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2004 18100 http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c92241.html The Metrovick built Gas Turbine Friday 2 January 2004: The Metrovick built Gas Turbine

18100 approaching Bristol Temple Meads 18100 hard at work 18100 near Bath

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]]> Fri Jan 2 2004 18000 http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c92237.html This locomotive was ordered by the Great Western Railway from the swiss company of Brown Boveri during the Second World War, delivery taking place during 1949. The locomotives sphere of operation was the Paddington to Bristol/West of England services, withdrawl took place late 1960/early 1961. During 1963 the locomotive was sold back to its makers and returned to Switzerland where it was used as a development Locomotive. However time passed and the locomotive returned once again to Britian and can currently (Jan 2004) be found at the Crewe heritage centre. (http://www.therailwayage.co.uk/) Friday 2 January 2004: This locomotive was ordered by the Great Western Railway from the swiss company of Brown Boveri during the Second World War, delivery taking place during 1949. The locomotives sphere of operation was the Paddington to Bristol/West of England services, withdrawl took place late 1960/early 1961. During 1963 the locomotive was sold back to its makers and returned to Switzerland where it was used as a development Locomotive. However time passed and the locomotive returned once again to Britian and can currently (Jan 2004) be found at the Crewe heritage centre. (http://www.therailwayage.co.uk/)

18000 at Swindon Works 18000 leaving Swindon

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]]> Fri Jan 2 2004 10000 and 10001 http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c91503.html Construction of thses two locomotives was undertaken at the Derby Works. 10000 emerged in November 1947 in black livery with LMS lettering, 10001 was completed in July 1948 but without the LMS lettering. During this time 10000 was working on the Midland main line, upon 10001 release 10001 was called back to Derby. It was not until September 1948 that both locomotives became avaliable for crew training out of Euston, passenger working commenced in October with a out and back trip to Carlisle in multiple. Between 1948 and 1953 they could be found woring out of both Euston and St Pancra , visiting Derby works as required. It was during a visit in November 1951 that 10000 lost her LMS lettering. During March 1953 they were both transferred to the Southern region working out of Waterloo, until spring 1955 when they both returned to Derby for overhaul. From this overhaul both emergedin green livery which they carried until withdrawl 1966 for 10000, and 1962 for 10001. Wednesday 1 January 1947: Construction of thses two locomotives was undertaken at the Derby Works. 10000 emerged in November 1947 in black livery with LMS lettering, 10001 was completed in July 1948 but without the LMS lettering. During this time 10000 was working on the Midland main line, upon 10001 release 10001 was called back to Derby. It was not until September 1948 that both locomotives became avaliable for crew training out of Euston, passenger working commenced in October with a out and back trip to Carlisle in multiple. Between 1948 and 1953 they could be found woring out of both Euston and St Pancra , visiting Derby works as required. It was during a visit in November 1951 that 10000 lost her LMS lettering. During March 1953 they were both transferred to the Southern region working out of Waterloo, until spring 1955 when they both returned to Derby for overhaul. From this overhaul both emergedin green livery which they carried until withdrawl 1966 for 10000, and 1962 for 10001.

10000 after a visit to Brighton Works at Carnforth. 10000 at Crewe 10000 at Crewe 10000 and 10001 10000 on test 10000 @ Crewe 10000 and 10001 10001 & 10001 on the WCML 10000 and 10001

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]]> Wed Jan 1 1947 10100 http://gallery34587.fotopic.net/c89961.html 10100 Wednesday 1 January 1947: 10100

10100 in Fog 10100 in the Peaks 10100 10100

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