SVR Diesel Gala 041024 200530 2
Photos at the Severn Valley Railway 2024 Diesel Gala, featuring some of the varied 'heritage' diesel locos on this mainly steam powered railway.
Western class diesel D1062 stands at Kidderminster whilst awaiting its next movement.
D1062 "Western Courier" was one of a class of 74 2700hp diesel-hydraulic locomotives built at Swindon and Crewe for the Western Region of British Railways.
The first of the class was introduced to service in 1962 and the last was withdrawn in 1977, with D1062 having a shorter life, from 1963 to 1974.
Although the class could never be described as a success, they did much useful work and attracted a big following by enthusiasts. Indeed, the unique external design still makes class members stand out wherever they go.
SVR Diesel Gala 041024 200530 2
Photos at the Severn Valley Railway 2024 Diesel Gala, featuring some of the varied 'heritage' diesel locos on this mainly steam powered railway.
Western class diesel D1062 stands at Kidderminster whilst awaiting its next movement.
D1062 "Western Courier" was one of a class of 74 2700hp diesel-hydraulic locomotives built at Swindon and Crewe for the Western Region of British Railways.
The first of the class was introduced to service in 1962 and the last was withdrawn in 1977, with D1062 having a shorter life, from 1963 to 1974.
Although the class could never be described as a success, they did much useful work and attracted a big following by enthusiasts. Indeed, the unique external design still makes class members stand out wherever they go.