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Welcome to the website for D7629 and 47765

D7629 (25279) is a British-Railways designed Type 2 Locomotive

D7629 is privately owned by Mark Fowler

The locomotive is powered by a Sulzer 6 cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled Diesel engine, developing 1250HP. Electrical Equipment is by AEI (later GEC).

D7629 is currently based at Ruddington, Great Central Railway, (Nottingham), UK.

47765 is a Brush designed Type 4 Locomotive

47765 is privately owned by Mark Fowler

The locomotive is powered by a Sulzer 12 cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled Diesel engine, developing 2550HP. Electrical Equipment is by Brush. 47765 is dual-braked and fitted with Electric Train Heat.

47765 is currently based at Ruddington, Great Central Railway, (Nottingham), UK.

 

This website is dedicated to providing information about Class 25 D7629 and Class 47 47765. It details the trials and tribulations involved in maintaining and operating "Heritage" diesel locomotives. It also includes a wealth of information including unique pictures and news about when the locomotives will operate and even how to get in-touch to drive one if you so desire!

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 31 October 2007

These locomotives are available for hire to other railways.

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Note: All photographs on this site are copyright of their respective owners. Permission must be obtained prior to reproduction by any means.

This page last updated: 31 October 2007