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Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotives of the Western Region. David and Charles. ISBN 0-7153-6769-2. Strickland, David C. (September 1983). Locomotive Directory: Every Single One There Has Ever Been. Camberley: Diesel and Electric Group. ISBN 978-0-906375-10-5. OCLC 16601890. OL 27959920M. Wikidata Q105978499. Williams, Alan; Percival, David (1962).
British Rail operated a large number of different diesel locomotive types. The majority of these were built between 1955 and 1968. The majority of these were built between 1955 and 1968. Many classes were rushed into service as part of the 1955 Modernisation Plan , but poor reliability and a rapid decline in rail transport meant that some would ...
The class was developed for the Western Region of British Railways, which had opted for lightweight locomotives with hydraulic transmission, when allocated funds under the British Railways Modernisation Plan of 1955. 101 of the class were built between 1961 and 1964, when it became apparent that there was a requirement for a medium-power diesel ...
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The locomotives ordered were intended to match older types in terms of haulage capacity whilst at the same time being more fuel-efficient. The project was a collaborative effort between Freightliner and GE, with input from drivers on the cab design. [1] [2] The locomotives utilize a GE PowerHaul P616 diesel engine rated at 2,750 kW (3,690 hp). [3]
Diesel locomotives built or ordered by British Railways and post-privatisation companies. Subcategories. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 ...
The British Rail Class 50 is a class of diesel locomotives designed to haul express passenger trains at 100 mph (160 km/h). Built by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows between 1967 and 1968, the Class 50s were initially on a 10-year lease from English Electric Leasing, and were employed hauling express passenger trains on the then non-electrified section of the West ...
Diesel–electric locomotives of Northern Ireland (8 P) G. Diesel–electric locomotives of Great Britain (73 P, 1 F) This page was last edited on 29 October 2024 ...