D345 (40145) - Nemesis Rail, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
English Electric Class 40 diesel locomotive D345/40145 is seen at Nemesis Rail, Burton-on-Trent.
D345 was the first locomotive of the final 54 class 40's, constructed with centre-headcode panels, entering traffic on the 17th of May 1961 with BR Eastern Region where it remained allocated throughout. The loco was converted from vacuum only to dual brakes in September 1969 and became 40145 under the TOPS system in January 1974.
Damage sustained in a derailment at Stourton Yard, Leeds saw 40145 withdrawn from the 10th of June 1983. 40145 was the first of the seven class members to be secured for preservation
D345 (40145) - Nemesis Rail, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
English Electric Class 40 diesel locomotive D345/40145 is seen at Nemesis Rail, Burton-on-Trent.
D345 was the first locomotive of the final 54 class 40's, constructed with centre-headcode panels, entering traffic on the 17th of May 1961 with BR Eastern Region where it remained allocated throughout. The loco was converted from vacuum only to dual brakes in September 1969 and became 40145 under the TOPS system in January 1974.
Damage sustained in a derailment at Stourton Yard, Leeds saw 40145 withdrawn from the 10th of June 1983. 40145 was the first of the seven class members to be secured for preservation