BRITISH RAIL CLASS 77.
Also known as class EM2, is a class of 1.5kv dc, co - co locomotives. They were built by Metropolitan - Vickers in 1953 - 1954 for use over the Woodhead line between Manchester and Sheffield, England. Power type - Electric, total produced -7, length - 59 feet, weight - 102.5 tons, maximum speed - 90mph.
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50160 DAISY.
One of the oldest 101 vehicles in preservation being released into traffic in 1956. After leading an uneventful career the vehicle gained celebrity status when it was painted in 1994 into green livery along with 59539 and 50164 ( also both preserved ), gaining the name Daisy. 50160 was preserved along with its green partner 50164 rather than being split after withdrawal in December 2003. I photographed Daisy at the Midland Railway Butterley.
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0 - 4 - 0 FIRELESS LOCOMOTIVE BOOTS NO 2.
This most unusual locomotive is one of a pair which was used to shunt wagons within the works of the Boots Company in Beeston, Nottingham, England. It was built in 1935 by Andrew Barcley & Sons at their Caledonia works, Kilmarnock,Scotland , to their works number AB2008. What appears to be the boiler is in fact a large steam reservoir. This was filled by connecting it to an external steam supply at a pressure of 160psi for a period of two and a half hours. This enabled the locomotive to carry out shunting duties for several hours before returning to the steam supply for a recharge. The design of locomotive was used extensively in works where there was a danger of fire or explosion being ignited by sparks or cinders which are often emitted from a conventional steam locomotive. It was also very economical to operate where steam supply was already available. Unlike a normal steam locomotive the cylinders on this engine are positioned under the cab, rather than at the front.
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D6586.
The British Rail class 33 also known as the BRCW type 3 or Crompton is a class of bo-bo diesel - electric locomotives ordered in 1957 and built for the Southern region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962. A total of 98 class 33s were built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company ( BRCW ) and were known as Cromptons after Crompton Parkinson electrical equipment installed in them. The original ( 1957 ) number sequence was D6500 - D6597 ).
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LMS PRINCESS CORONATION CLASS 6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND.
On 11th June 2002, the restored Duchess was the first steam locomotive to haul the Royal Train for 35 years, transporting Queen Elizabeth II on a tour to North Wales, from Holyhead to Llandudno junction as part of her Golden Jubilee. The trip also marked the 160th anniversary of the first royal train in 1842.
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STRATFORD 1840 - 2001: - 31271.
British Rail class 31. I photographed this locomotive at Swanwick.
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This vehicle I am not certain off, but I believe it had something to do with track maintenance.
I photographed it at Swanwick.
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D1048 WESTERN LADY.
British Rail class 52. D1048 Western Lady was built at BR`s Crewe works in 1962. Wheel configuration C-C, weight - 108 tons, length - 68 feet, maximum speed - 90 mph, engine - 2x Maybach MD665, 1350 hp each, tractive effort - 72600 lbs., braking system - vacuum, number built - 74.
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Everybody loves trains. And of course, locomotives. Whether it be the big 100 ton steam engines from yesteryear, to the modern electric or diesels. The bigger, the better. That machine looks like it is maybe a ballast packing machine. They have some of the dangest looking machines in the railroad building and maintenance business. But, no matter. It is neat looking. I definitely like that Princess locomotive, but the Fireless is downright strange looking. But, I bet it’s great to run! Good work, my friend!
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