Br sulzer type 2 The BR Sulzer Class 25 is a must-have locomotive for 1960s-1980s modellers and a new choice is arriving for ‘OO’ gauge with Bachmann. A pile of scrap, seen here on April 3rd represents the remains of one of the cabs. The 24 were a BR design, the 26 a competing BRCW design. David & Charles. Cat No. The British Rail Class 25, also known as the Sulzer Type 2, is a class of 327 diesel locomotives built between 1961 and 1967 for British Rail. And along with these changes the use of the 'D' prefix was discontinued. These had been allocated to Gateshead since new and between 1961 & 1966 carried out a variety of duties in the North East. D5153, later to be renumbered as Class 25 25003 and D5159, later to be renumbered as Class 25 25009, at Thornaby Shed 51L on Easter Sunday 18th April 1965. Restored from an under-exposed faded cyan-colour-shifted original. The British Rail Class 25, also known as the Sulzer Type 2, is a class of 327 diesel locomotives built between 1961 and 1967 for British Rail. Grimy LNER Thompson A2/3 pacific 60522 ''Straight Deal'' at Carlisle Kingmoor loco shed, on a cold day in early 1965, with a BR 'Britannia' pacific on the left, and BR Sulzer Type 2 D7581 on the right. . May 16th saw D5234 haul the 08. Color space sRGB. Twenty examples of Sep 7, 2022 · The delivery of D5093 would mark the end of BR/Sulzer Type 2 production at Crewe Works. Not surprisingly, they have been a common choice for ready-to-run locomotives with the first model of the Class 25 appearing in the late 1970s from Hornby. 04 to Humberstone Road. The Euston - New Street services now featured lighter loads allowing the early BR Sulzer Type 2's to be used instead of the more normal EE Type 4's. Original slide - photographer unknown See where this . “The model is delivered with an outstanding level of detail including lavishly detailed bogies, fully populated bufferbeams and a cab which looks like Shortly after the above announcement came the placing of orders for another 165 BR/Sulzer Type 2s, destined for the LMR, whilst another 100 English Electric Type 3s were ordered for the WR. 151 were built at Derby, Crewe and Darlington, the first twenty of them being part of the British Railways 1955 Modernisation Plan. May 21, 2016 · The investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon on July 1st created much special traffic for the region, including the use of Class 40s 216 & 233 on the Royal Train. 47pm Doncaster – Kings Cross had seen some steam haulage, usually the Doncaster pilot filling in, however on the 20th it was in the hands of D172, which at some point May 11, 2022 · BR Sulzer Type 2 D5130 by the signal box at Kyle of Lochalsh, in around 1965. The Class 24 locomotives were the precursor of the Class 25 design but after the delivery of their first few units it became apparent that their top speed of 75 mph (121 km Jul 8, 2001 · It was not until August that the first BR/Sulzer Type 2 was officially allocated to the area when D5015 moved from Crewe North (5A) to Camden (1B). The combination of its chassis design, stunning detail and outstanding sound performance makes this a highly desirable model and the most authentic Sulzer Type 2 we have seen yet in any scale. Feedback and comments welcome. Photographs of BR Sulzer Type 2 Class 24 locomotives read more read less. The frames for the first of those Type 2s were laid down at Derby during September, following the completion of D193, the last of the BR/Sulzer Type 4 order. R. Built at BR’s Derby, Crewe and Darlington Works from 1960, the Class 24/1 diesel-electric locomotives were produced in various batches until 1961, with a total of 151 Class 24s produced by the BR workshops The Class 47 returned the same day to work 40132/163 & 45050 as the 9X88 14. The majority of these locomotives had been delivered new to Crewe South (5B), then loaned to Derby (17A) and then transferred to Hither Green (73C). MIKE WILD takes a closer look at the model’s development and capabilities in this detailed review. Original photographer H C Casserley. Keywords: Colour, BR, Diesel, Class 25, Sulzer Type 2, South West. researched. 2461: Running number 24117 Inverness-based locomotive with headcode boxes and working headlights. Its stay here was brief, by September D5015 had moved to Willesden (1A) and had been joined by D5016. The final survivor, no. Oct 22, 2007 · For the diesels coming through Derby Works the BR Sulzer Type 2's would become the Classes 24 & 25, the BRCW Type 2's would become the Class 27's, the BR/Sulzer Type 4's would become Classes 44/45/46 and the ubiquitous 0-6-0 350hp shunters would become Classes 08 & 09. Early pre-TOPS numbers in 1968 onwards BR blue livery. However, this is to simplify matters greatly and ignores a fascinating chapter in railway history. UK Sulzer Type 2's Class 24 - Built by BR at Derby, Crewe and Darlington Class 25 - Built by Beyer Peacock and BR at Darlington and Derby Class 26 - Built by BRCW - Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Class 27 - Built by BRCW - Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company All with Sulzer Engines Jul 23, 2022 · Derby had almost two decades of diesel experience, dealing with the familiar 0-6-0 shunters, the two LMS express passenger locomotives of 1947/48, the experimental Fell locomotive and the very beginnings of production of the BR/Sulzer Type 2's. 1964 D5093 worked the 01. The class 28 had a relatively high tractive effort for a Type 2 loco, of 50,000 lbf (220 kN) compared to 42,000 lbf (190 kN) for the Sulzer Type 2. BR Sulzer Type 2 D5153 at Manchester Victoria, 15th September 1970. 44 MB. 1968 On the afternoon of February 11th D5093 was at Crewe with a wiring train. Modified 9-Nov-24. Original file size 1. Please enjoy. The BR Works at Derby was responsible for building the BTC's ten pilot scheme BR/Sulzer 2,300hp 1Co-Co1 numbered D1-D10 in the new diesel fleet. This class was used as the basis for the development of the class 25 locomotives. Feb 10, 2001 · November brought bad news for the BR Sulzer Type 2 fleet with the withdrawal of the first of the class, Eastfield based D5051. During November Cricklewood lost its four remaining Class 25’s (25048, 25176, 25244 & 25311) to other LM depots, leaving the London area depots without any BR/Sulzer Type 2’s on allocation. Brush-Sulzer Locomotives. H (1984). The engine exhaust port is still in the original position. They were numbered in two series, D5151–D5299 and D7500–D7677. It's a double motored Hornby Class 25, numbered to a pre-TOPS example from a photograph dated early 1970s. The Derby Sulzer Type 2 Bo-Bo diesels are proving to be popular subjects with another brand-new entrant to the market from Bachmann. Brush Type 4. Sep 18, 2001 · Rejected by the National Railway Museum in favour of a re-engined Class 31, the pioneer BR/Sulzer Type 2 No. When delivered this Scottish batch represented the first major design variant of the class. It was withdrawn in December 1976, and scrapped in August 1977. 92118 approach Bingley with the Heysham-Neville Hill oil train on September 30, 1967. info: Class 25 locomotives In Mar 7, 2021 · Class 24 and 26 were both modernisation plan prototype type 2 locos, both using the Sulzer 6LDA28 diesel. T. Photograph collection of A Stubbs. D6573 was assisted from Faringdon by a Finsbury Park BR/Sulzer Type 2. 25060 is the earlier design with bodyside grilles I was thinking there wasn't any difference externally between a /2 and /3 Had particular usage for the three Vale of Rheidol Railway steam locomotives (and one VoR 0-6-0DH) that remained in BR's ownership after the end of mainline steam traction in August 1968, and numbered 98007–98009, although in practice the locomotives retained their former (GWR) numbers 7–9. Sutton’s Locomotive Sep 5, 2022 · The tests were to include a BR/Sulzer Type 2 with D5008 being chosen to participate. Jun 26, 2019 · BR Sulzer Type 2 diesel D5075 and BR Standard 9F 2-10-0 No. There are five steam locos, a BR 0-6-0 diesel shunter and a BR Sulzer Type 2 Bo-Bo diesel loitering on the right. 28/04/1963 [GB 309]. 1975 On the morning of February 21st 25311 was the Euston parcels pilot. One of those ‘bread and butter’ designs that led the way as part of the well-documented Pilot Scheme it continued in production for a decade resulting in a build total of 478 machines with an incredibly diverse geographical spread. Jul 29, 2012 · January 25th: tests were carried out in the rerouting of the Uddingston cement trains via Hither Green, Blackfriars, Farringdon & the Widened Lines. 1967 On the morning of July 13th D5093 was light engine at Uttoxeter. The British Rail Class 24 diesel locomotives, also known as the Sulzer Type 2, were built from 1958 to 1961. 58 MB. It has eight cylinders of 280 mm bore by 360 mm stroke and Bachmann’s all-new Sulzer Type 2. BR Locomotives:2 Sulzer Types 2 and 3. With a love of the mundane, the BR/Sulzer ‘Derby’ Type 2 was an obvious starting point. Photo Info Original file size 1. The manufacturer anticipates the models will be released later this year. 60522 was withdrawn in June 1965, and scrapped. Apr 6, 2012 · Class 25s carrying TOPS numbers. 24 used AEI electricals, the 26 Crompton Parkinson. A view of the engine shed at Watford Junction taken from Platform 10. 24081, was withdrawn from Crewe depot in 1980 With a love of the mundane, the BR/Sulzer ‘Derby’ Type 2 was an obvious starting point. It had already completed 2,624 miles in service and would cover a further 4,211 miles during the tests. Standardisation of main-line diesel locomotives has now been stabilised in five designs, excluding the “Deltics”; they are the 650 hp Type I diesel-hydraulic under construction at Swindon, the 900 hp Clayton Type 1, the 1,250 h. Class 25/0s, 25007 & 25006 await the cutter's torch at Swindon Keywords: Colour, BR, Diesel, Class 25, Sulzer Type 2, South West. Mostly from my own lens I make no excuses for some of the poorer quality ones but have included them solely for their historic value. TOPS numbered locomotives are held in a separate folder. 95 MB. Restored and cropped/enlarged from an Jul 21, 2020 · Heljan has posted images of its first factory-decorated OO gauge Class 25 sample. They were numbered in two series, D5151–D5299 and D7500–D7677. 4) Tayler, A. Pre-TOPS locomotives are filed under BR diesels - follow this link. The movement of 25200 away from the Works severed a thirty year relationship with Derby Works and the BR/Sulzer Type 2's. Ian Allan. 1963 On May 31st D5055 was on empty coaching stock duty at Kings Cross. MIKE WILD runs the rule over the latest model of the original condition Class 24. As the eagle-eyed reader will spot, all the models here have been converted from the Hornby Class 25 which itself dates from the 1977 catalogue. They were numbered in two series, D5151-D5299 and D7500-D7677. Color space Unknown. Introduced to traffic in 1959, the Type 4 'Peak' (later Class 44) was extremely heavy, turning the scale at more than 138 tons working weight, which necessitated the use of the cumbersome 1Co-Co1 wheel Jun 3, 2006 · During the last quarter of 1960 the first of the uprated BR/Sulzer Type 4's were released from Derby, D11 in September, D12 in October & D13 in November, all allocated to Derby (17A). The loco had been withdrawn - briefly - earlier in that year, but was reinstated, and became Class 24 24050 at the end of 1973, and was withdrawn in October 1975, and scrapped at the end of 1976. Mar 21, 2022 · On May 28th D5055 was stabled at Ripple Lane, the solitary BR/Sulzer Type 2 amongst many Brush & NBL diesels. Frames for twenty of the BR/Sulzer Type 2's & ten BR/Sulzer Type 4's were laid down in 1958/1959. Oct 25, 2024 · Repairs to this machine were not approved, thus leading to D5051 achieving two 'firsts', it would be the first BR/Sulzer Type 2 to be withdrawn and it would be the first and only BR/Sulzer Type 2 to be broken up at Inverurie Works (during September/October 1968). The first ever ready-to-run model to be made available in a choice of ‘OO’, ‘EM’ or ‘P4’ gauges out of the box, it has seen several iterations so far, all with accurate period and number specific Jul 10, 2012 · Class 24s carrying TOPS numbers. Bogies are identical to those used on the Sulzer Type 2, with SKF roller bearings and brakes on all wheels. Sutton’s Locomotive The British Rail Class 24 diesel locomotives, originally known as the Sulzer Type 2, The braking system was the standard BR system, Jan 2, 2015 · The BRCW/Sulzer Type 2s (later Class 26 & 27) originated with twenty locomotives as part of the 1956 Modernisation Plan's initial order for 171 (later 174) locomotives, identified under the Type B category (maximum of 1,250bhp). This combination of motive power continued to work this train after the end of steam in the West Riding. BR Sulzer type 2 number 5193 is seen here waiting at the signal for the road ahead. Deltic 55005 THE PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN REGIMENT OF YORKSHIRE & Class 25/0 25006 at Haymarket, Edinburgh, 10th August 1980. None of the class were preserved. With the established history of diesel locomotive building at Derby Works it was no surprise that two of the Modernisation Plan designs were to be built there. Visitors 5256. The Class 24/1 locomotives were a development of the BR Sulzer Type 2 design (later Class 24/0), which had been first introduced in 1958. Class 24 BR Sulzer Type 2 Visitors 5259. The handbrake works on the inner set of wheels of each bogie. J (1985). 05am. Photo Info Dimensions 3950 x 2639. [31] The engine is a Sulzer 8LDA28 diesel engine, built by Vickers-Armstrong at Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire. These pages were originally devoted to the British Railways locomotives designated as the BR/Sulzer Type 2's, later known as the Class 24 & 25's. Whilst it is true that the BRC&W Type 3 (Class 33) was created as a bespoke diesel design for the SR, it is often overlooked that the BR/Sulzer ‘Derby’ Type Mar 8, 2024 · Class 25 BR Sulzer Type 2 Visitors 3434. Color space Uncalibrated. The quintessential Sixties schoolboy trainspotter in his school uniform of peaked school cap, shirt, tie, pullover, blazer, short trousers and knee socks, poses for a photo in front of two BR Sulzer Type 2s No. All would be tripped into Berry's yard by January 27th. No date or location on this view for D5008 but it looks like Toton, taken during the period of BTC testing. The British Railways Class 24 diesel locomotives, also known as the Sulzer Type 2, were built from 1958 to 1961. BR’s first Sulzer Type 2 British Railways’ Class 24 diesel was, as intended, a very able all-round locomotive, but design flaws and changing traffic patterns meant a relatively short life with the last of them being withdrawn more than 40 years ago, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES relates. The track is weedy but otherwise there are few clues that this is the last day of train services. 06 Newcastle - Birmingham, whilst the next day an unidentified BR Sulzer 2 worked a signal engineers special from Newcastle to Tweedmouth, across to St Boswells, Carlisle and back to Newcastle. For the BR/Sulzer Type 4's a further 127 were ordered, shared between Derby & Crewe. Oct 8, 2022 · The batch numbered D5076 - D5093 were built directly following Crewe's first order for the BR/Sulzer Type 2 (Nos. Aug 14, 2007 · 32-341 Class 25/2 D5282 BR Green Small Yellow Panel D5282 is the same body style as the Heljan announcement (flat sides, cantrail level filters). The initial batch of Class 24 locomotives were deemed to be lacking in top speed, so the Class 25s were given uprated engines and charge air cooling which allowed them to beat the 75mph top speed of the 24s. BR Sulzer Type 2 (D)5050 - in green, with yellow ends, and a patched-up cab roof - at Aberystwyth station, circa 1969. 2452: Running number D5131 Inverness-based locomotive with headcode boxes and working headlights. D5030 - D5065). Ready-to-run models that will delight the diesel aficionado. In a swap of locomotives Gateshead sent D5112 & 5113 to Thornaby in exchange for D5156 & 5157. outstanding new BR Sulzer Type 2 proves the point. 3 days ago · As part of the Modernisation Plan in the 1950s, the lightweight, multi-purpose Sulzer Type 2 was introduced. 1st July 2021. 127 photos. For Crewe the completion of D5093 would mark the end of its BR/Sulzer Type 2 build, the Works would then transition to the BR/Sulzer Type 4 build, commencing The Class 25 (aka the Sulzer Type 2) were a class of diesel locomotives produced for British Rail. Marsden, C. Original file size 2. Dec 18, 2003 · BR/Sulzer Type 2 D5130 features in a 1962 advertisement for AEI Traction Division. Sep 28, 2003 · England 1958, one of the first 6LDA28's for input in the BR/Sulzer Type 2's and the BRCW Type 2's. To view all pictures of the class type "Class 24" and "Class 25" in the search box. Water ducting and inter-cooling pipes were located within the main frame members, followed by the sealing plates. Nov 20, 2018 · Additionally Glasgow Works would become part of the BR Maintenance Group from April 1986. Created 9-Feb-12. The Brush 2 was the first of the type to be delivered - D5500 entering traffic, in October 1957 - and they outlived their Type 2 sisters (BRCW Class 26/27, BR/Sulzer Class 24/25, North British Class 21/22, Metropolitan Vickers Class 28 and English Electric Class 23. Jun 20, 2017 · Sulzer Type 2 power in action on Mostyn. It had been working coal empties to Waterside when fire broke out. Photographs collection of webmster. Sep 15, 2017 · The words ‘Southern Region diesel locomotive’ are, in some circles, all too quickly abbreviated to BRC&W ‘Crompton’. The Class 25 was the later variant with a more powerful engine. Still just visible under the blue paint are the numbers D5000 & 5000. When the initial version proved underpowered, a new variant was built - these later became the Class 24 and Class 25 diesels respectively. Jan 10, 2024 · The Type 2 had 138 brackets and snubs which were positioned and welded, these mostly provided floor supports. Follow this link. Tayler, A. 20 of each were ordered, but before they were delivered BR panicked over eliminating steam and ordered more, untested and unproved. A few short miles away the Great Central continued to have its traffic diverted elsewhere, with Willesden’s Type 2s being regularly diagrammed at the southern end. Meticulously researched using only primary sources 2) AEI/Sulzer (1966) “Operating Manual for BR Type 2 Diesel Electric Locomotive Numbers D5176 – D5299 and D7500 – D7677”, AEI/Sulzer Ltd. Jan 27, 2022 · The 100th BR/Sulzer Type 2 D5099 stands at Leeds on May 18th 1963, in much the same condition it was delivered in, having gained the small yellow warning panel and a coat of grime. This is one of the Eastwell fleet locomotives. Thornaby was the first depot to receive the new BR/Sulzer Type 2 with the uprated 1,250hp engine. The numerals at each end are of a different font on this side of the loco. The loco had entered service at Inverness in September 1960, and later became Class 24 24130. Modified 26-Jan-25. Pairs were needed as the dieselisation process was still new to Britain and the more powerful Type 4 locomotives were in short supply and in demand for passenger services. B. 127 photos Created 9-Nov-24 Class 41 North Brtish Type 4 Visitors 1839. com: BR/Sulzer Type 2 locomotives; Class25. More railway photos at www One of the lines first introduced to the BR/Sulzer Type 2’s, the Rugby - Market Harborough - Peterborough line lost its freight service from April 10th. The retirement of the Class 24's in the mid 1970's allowed the National Railway Museum, York to obtain & section a 6LDA28 engine for display. p. D5094 had visited Hither Green & Feltham whilst on loan to Finsbury Park from March. In light of this consideration was given to moving these Hornsey based Type 2's (D5300 - 5319) to the Scottish Region, and now with a further thirty seven BR/Sulzer Type 2's just ordered (D5114 - 5150), of which nineteen were for the ScR, the groundwork was laid for the 'Sulzer' invasion of the Highlands. Dec 16, 2017 · The Sulzer powered Bo-Bo's & 1Co-Co1's . Sulzer Type 2 W E’VE BECOME VERY used to receiving high quality ready-to-run products for ‘OO’ gauge, but some models take us to an unexpected new level. This class was used as the basis for the development of the Class 25 locomotives. 45 Stranraer - Tyne and the 23. 262 photos Created 26-Jan-25. 18 photos Created 8-Nov-24 Keywords: BW, BR, Diesel, Sulzer Type 2, Class 24, Scotland, Edinburgh. Nov 9, 2024 · Home»ALL PHOTOGRAPHS»BRITISH RAILWAYS»UK Diesel Locomotives» Class 24 BR Sulzer Type 2. Nov 25, 2023 · BR’s first Sulzer Type 2 2nd September 2021 British Railways’ Class 24 diesel was, as intended, a very able all-round locomotive, but design flaws and changing traffic patterns meant a relatively short life with the last of them being withdrawn more than 40 years ago, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES relates. Derby would built the intervening ten, Nos D5066 - D5075. During November further orders were received for new diesels, twenty seven Brush Type 2's (D5836 – 5862) for the Sheffield area and a further fifty seven BR/Sulzer Type 2's (D5176 – 5232), the majority of which were destined for the Midland Lines. The Type 2s did not have the honour of hauling many named trains, but 'The Orcadian' was very much their province, being introduced in 1962 as a fast four hour service to Wick/Thurso, departing Inverness at 9. BR Sulzer Type 2 5014 at Dundee 22nd May 1973. H (1984) “BR Locomotives:2 Sulzer Types 2 and 3”, Ian Allan – in my opinion the definitive The BR Sulzer Type 2 was the standard Type 2 design. 16 MB. 108 photos Our first locomotive, the BR Sulzer Type 2 (Class 24) in 4mm scale, was launched at the end of 2015 and has met with critical acclaim. The engine chosen to power the BR/Sulzer Type 4's had its roots in development dating back to the Sep 13, 2020 · Inverness was the first depot in Scotland to receive any BR/Sulzer Type 2's. For the remaining Class 27s, only unclassified repairs would be carried out. They also had five driven Sep 2, 2021 · BR’s first Sulzer Type 2 2nd September 2021 British Railways’ Class 24 diesel was, as intended, a very able all-round locomotive, but design flaws and changing traffic patterns meant a relatively short life with the last of them being withdrawn more than 40 years ago, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES relates. Image type JPEG. From time to time Brush Type 4s and several steam types filled in due to failure or non-availability of the Type 3's. BR Sulzer Type 2 (Class 24/1) No D5036 Entering Seaton station with a westbound train at lunchtime on June 4 1966. Four BR Sulzer Type 2’s, one awaiting its fate and three going about their business in the latter half of the 1970’s. My first transport love is the evolving BR diesel scene and I have been fortunate enough to have been able to record some of the classic classes, some long gone, from the 1960's to present day. Despite the predominance of the type in this staged view, the layout has a shortage of smaller powered locos now that the amount of rolling stock has The BR Sulzer Type 2 was the standard Type 2 design. Photo Info Dimensions 4311 x 2880. D7581 became Class 25 25231, and was withdrawn in August 1985, and scrapped in April 1987. The 11. Pre TOPS locomotives are filed under BR diesels - follow this link. The first ten locomotives with the new electrical equipment were built at Derby works but used the earlier bodystyle. 40 (?) Marylebone - Nottingham on December 21st. Four examples have been preserved. However since starting this project expansion has taken place, with a growing photographic look at trains in Derbyshire, Derby Locomotive Works and a 'Pranged & Banged' page. Class 26 BRCW Type 2 Visitors 2409. During September the 1. BR/SULZER TYPE 2 – CLASS 25 Class Profile: Our Class 25 depicts the later body design variant of the popular and successful BR Derby/Sulzer Type 2, used on almost any type of train across a very wide area UGE NEM Nov 14, 2024 · The SR Civil Engineer had recently permitted the use of the BR/Sulzer Type 2s over Blackfriars Bridge & Coldharbour Lane Bridge, this would allow use of these machines on cross London freights from Finsbury Park, replacing the J50’s. 191 photos The British Railways Class 25 diesel locomotives, also known as Sulzer Type 2 were a class of 327 locomotives built between 1961 and 1967 for British Railways. Four of the class have been preserved. Twenty five would be delivered all from the nearby Darlington Works and were used alongside a number of BRCW Class 27's and English Electric Class 37's to assist in the removal of steam from Teeside. The SR civil engineer had recently permitted the use of the BR/Sulzer Type 2’s over Blackfriars Bridge & Coldharbour Lane Bridge, this would allow use of these machines on cross London freights from Finsbury Park, replacing the J50’s. In the background the lines go straight ahead to Stamford, which was the original route. 327 Class 25s were built, and became such a common sight on the railways that they were nicknamed "rats" by spotters. Nineteen would be delivered, all from Derby Works and were used alongside a number of BRCW Type 2's and English Electric Type 1's to oust steam from the Highlands. In the arrival scenes, a high camera angle used to show fans mobbing the train just reveals a BR Sulzer Type 2 (Class 24 or 25) at the head of some Mk1 coaches with a Class 115 DMU in the far background. Feb 6, 2019 · Keywords: BW, BR, Diesel, Sulzer Type 2, Class 24, Class 25. Photo Info Dimensions 4240 x 2781. Date modified 30 br/sulzer type 2 CLASSES 24 & 25 For almost thirty years (1958 - 1987) the sound of a Sulzer 6LDA28 could be heard across much of British Railways network, from the south coast resorts, to the south west's beaches, to much of Wales from its industrial heart in South Wales, to the panoramic ex-Cambrian lines and to the many coastal resorts in Feb 20, 2002 · BR/Sulzer Type 2's Class 24 (and the period 1966 - 1974) As mentioned above the replacement for the 9F's arrived in the form of ten Gateshead allocated BR/Sulzer Type 2's D5102 - D5111. Feb 14, 2007 · Sulzer Diesel Locomotives of British Rail. Sulzer Type 2, the 1,750 hp English Electric Type 3 and the 2,750 h. The common mid-1960s livery of standard BR green with small yellow warning panels. Rail Express Magazine, Issues 1 and 2, June/July 1996; External links. To temporarily resolve this problem the London Midland Region loaned sixteen 1,160hp BR/Sulzer Type 2's to Hither Green between January 1959 & November 1962. DerbySulzers. One hundred and fifty-one of these locomotives were built at Derby, Crewe and Darlington, the first twenty of them as part of the British Rail 1955 Modernisation Plan. 3) Webb, B (1978) “Sulzer Diesel Locomotives of British Rail”, David & Charles. These early Class 45's continued the use of having nose-end gangway doors similar to the Class 44's. May 22, 2017 · Other web sites: BR/SULZER TYPE 2, Neil's Railway Photos & Mystery Singers Flickr Photostream On a quiet Sunday morning January 16th 1977 76040 sits in front of the south side of the main shop building. Depicting BR green D7647 'as delivered' it is one of 12 versions covering the entire BR career of this popular and versatile BR/Sulzer Type 2 locomotive. With the loss of Darlington workshops as a repair center and the ceasing of Sulzer Type 2 overhauls at Doncaster, Derby was now responsible for the heavy maintenance of all 193 BR/Sulzer Type 4s and the vast majority of the almost 400 BR/Sulzer Type 2s then in service. …” Oct 22, 2007 · The BR/Sulzer Type 2 had become one of the favoured 'standard' designs with the result that a further 131 were ordered, with Crewe & Darlington sharing in the orders. Note the earlier D-prefix pictures are at the end of this group. 05 Tyne - Mossend were frequently Scottish Region Type 2 hauled, 27045 noted on February 3rd and 26011 on February 14th. The Sulzer Type 2 locomotives were originally introduced as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan of the 1950s, and later formed three separate but visually similar classes under British Rail - classes 24, 25 and 26. 24081, was WITH A COMBINED production run of more than 470 locomotives, the Class 24 and Class 25 Sulzer engined Type 2 fleets were amongst the most largest fleets of BR built diesel designs. It was eventually removed to Inverurie for spares recovery with the remains being broken up by August 1968. 24005 succumbed to Swindon's cutters during March/April 1977. The BR Sulzer Type 2s On December 9th this move featured D5000 on the Deal and D5002 on the Margate. An eBay purchase. The only recorded use of a BR/Sulzer Type 2 was the stationing of 5080 at Caernarvon as a shunting locomotive! 1970 Oct 27, 2012 · In 1963 the BR Sulzer Type 2 design underwent two changes, the first was electrical with the introduction of GEC series 2 control equipment, the second was a re-designed body. vrn lieg ioqyw bisgc nyyscxmh sfd uyam senpye srz mggz jvsvaf tvc ohwbsjmo edruek forekq