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British Rail Shunters --- Class 01 to 13
5th April 1983
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D2774 was never given a ‘class’ number by British Rail as the entire class of 72 North British diesel hydraulic shunters had been withdrawn by February 1968. The class was built between 1957 and 1961 and was powered by a NBL/MAN W6V engine rated at 225HP for a weight of about 30 tons giving a maximum speed of 17MPH. This loco was introduced to Grangemouth in August 1960 and worked there for 2 years before being reallocated to Eastfield. After 5 years use here, it was finally withdrawn in June 1967 before seeing further industrial use with the NCB in South Wales. Seen here at Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Railway on 17-7-8
D2774 was never given a ‘class’ number by British Rail as the entire class of 72 North British diesel hydraulic shunters had been withdrawn by February 1968. The class was built between 1957 and 1961 and was powered by a NBL/MAN W6V engine rated at 225HP for a weight of about 30 tons giving a maximum speed of 17MPH. This loco was introduced to Grangemouth in August 1960 and worked there for 2 years before being reallocated to Eastfield. After 5 years use here, it was finally withdrawn in June 1967 before seeing further industrial use with the NCB in South Wales. Seen here at Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Railway on 17-7-8
 During our visit to the breakwater at Holyhead, we were invited by the driver of 01002 to take a cab ride from the depot to the point where they were working. Couldn't resist taking a (poor) picture during the ride ! 31-8-76
During our visit to the breakwater at Holyhead, we were invited by the driver of 01002 to take a cab ride from the depot to the point where they were working. Couldn't resist taking a (poor) picture during the ride ! 31-8-76
 01002 shunts the Holyhead breakwater. The lightweight of these small shunters, about 25 tons, allowed them to work over the breakwater. 31-8-76
01002 shunts the Holyhead breakwater. The lightweight of these small shunters, about 25 tons, allowed them to work over the breakwater. 31-8-76
 01002 on the Holyhead breakwater. Introduced in 1956 to Stratford MPD as 11505, the loco was renumbered to D2955 in the early 60's and finally once again to 01002 in June 1974. Had it survived to preservation, the loco would be over 50 years 'old'. 31-8-76
01002 on the Holyhead breakwater. Introduced in 1956 to Stratford MPD as 11505, the loco was renumbered to D2955 in the early 60's and finally once again to 01002 in June 1974. Had it survived to preservation, the loco would be over 50 years 'old'. 31-8-76
01002 on the Holyhead breakwater. The loco only ever carried one livery; BR black. The yellow 'wasp' ends being a later addition. 31-8-76
01002 on the Holyhead breakwater. The loco only ever carried one livery; BR black. The yellow 'wasp' ends being a later addition. 31-8-76
 01002 stabled just outside its engine shed, some 1 1/2 miles from the breakwater proper. The loco's had a RA of 1 thus allowing them access to the entire network... 31-8-76
01002 stabled just outside its engine shed, some 1 1/2 miles from the breakwater proper. The loco's had a RA of 1 thus allowing them access to the entire network... 31-8-76
 01002 resting outside its shed. Together with 01001, it arrived on the breakwater railway on 9 June 1967 by lorry and commenced work by carrying locally quarried stone along the breakwater as required for repairs. 01001 was withdrawn in 1971 and was left inside the shed whilst 01002 kept going until the last duty came in July 1980 whence it was also withdrawn. Local scrap merchant O R Davies and Sons cut 01001 by 26 Feb 1982 and 01002 was cut by 3 March 1982. Seen here on 31-8-76
01002 resting outside its shed. Together with 01001, it arrived on the breakwater railway on 9 June 1967 by lorry and commenced work by carrying locally quarried stone along the breakwater as required for repairs. 01001 was withdrawn in 1971 and was left inside the shed whilst 01002 kept going until the last duty came in July 1980 whence it was also withdrawn. Local scrap merchant O R Davies and Sons cut 01001 by 26 Feb 1982 and 01002 was cut by 3 March 1982. Seen here on 31-8-76
 01002, one of a class of 5 locos built for BR by Andrew Barclay in Kilmarnock, waits on the breakwater at Holyhead for the next shunting move. The crane in the background is used to lift the blocks of quarried stone into position. 31-8-76
01002, one of a class of 5 locos built for BR by Andrew Barclay in Kilmarnock, waits on the breakwater at Holyhead for the next shunting move. The crane in the background is used to lift the blocks of quarried stone into position. 31-8-76
Class 01 D2953 stabled at Rowsley. 6-5-7
Class 01 D2953 stabled at Rowsley. 6-5-7
 03005 has just been, or is about to be, withdrawn from use at Cambridge MPD. Seen here on 13-11-76, it was taken to Doncaster and cut up 4 months later in March 1977.
03005 has just been, or is about to be, withdrawn from use at Cambridge MPD. Seen here on 13-11-76, it was taken to Doncaster and cut up 4 months later in March 1977.
03025 (ex Lincoln) & 03159 (ex Thornaby) wait to be scrapped in Swindon scrap yard on a cold 7-1-78
03025 (ex Lincoln) & 03159 (ex Thornaby) wait to be scrapped in Swindon scrap yard on a cold 7-1-78
 03061 and 46029 stabled at Berwick on Tweed station. 9-8-78
03061 and 46029 stabled at Berwick on Tweed station. 9-8-78
03081 for scrap at Swindon works 23-5-81
03081 for scrap at Swindon works 23-5-81
 03094 light engine at Newcastle 28-5-81
03094 light engine at Newcastle 28-5-81
 03107 31101 for scrap at Doncaster works 21-8-82
03107 31101 for scrap at Doncaster works 21-8-82
 03120 stabled at Landore during a layover from shunting duties on the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway. 14-3-82
03120 stabled at Landore during a layover from shunting duties on the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway. 14-3-82
03121 rolling through Bristol 19-11-74
03121 rolling through Bristol 19-11-74
 03121 rolling past Bristol Bath Road depot. 15-10-77
03121 rolling past Bristol Bath Road depot. 15-10-77
 03121 stabled at Landore during a layover from shunting duties on the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway.14-3-82
03121 stabled at Landore during a layover from shunting duties on the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway.14-3-82
 D2139 in for repair at Swindon Works. Now preserved at Peak Rail. 23-5-81
D2139 in for repair at Swindon Works. Now preserved at Peak Rail. 23-5-81
03142 03119 stabled at Llanelli during a layover from shunting duties on the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway.14-3-82
03142 03119 stabled at Llanelli during a layover from shunting duties on the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway.14-3-82
 03152 stabled at Landore 14-3-82
03152 stabled at Landore 14-3-82
 03179 Ryde St Johns stabled 12 July 1989
03179 Ryde St Johns stabled 12 July 1989
 03382 used to shunt the tight radii sidings on the old cement terminal Bristol 12-9-80
03382 used to shunt the tight radii sidings on the old cement terminal Bristol 12-9-80
03382 still in 'old livery' set off past Bristol Bath Road MPD heading West. 23-7-77
03382 still in 'old livery' set off past Bristol Bath Road MPD heading West. 23-7-77
 04 class shunter D2246 at Buckfastleigh 9-7-5
04 class shunter D2246 at Buckfastleigh 9-7-5
 05001 stabled at sandown on the Isle of Wight. 14-2-77
05001 stabled at sandown on the Isle of Wight. 14-2-77
 05001 seen at Sandown on the Isle of Wight on 29-7-76. Built by Hunslet in Leeds, 69 locos were built mostly for the Eastern and Scottish regions of BR. However by the time the electrification of the Island rail system was started, the sole survivor of class 05, D2554, was moved over to help with the electrification project. This finished, the loco was never repatriated to the mainline and continued in use until relieved of its duties by 03179 & 03079.
05001 seen at Sandown on the Isle of Wight on 29-7-76. Built by Hunslet in Leeds, 69 locos were built mostly for the Eastern and Scottish regions of BR. However by the time the electrification of the Island rail system was started, the sole survivor of class 05, D2554, was moved over to help with the electrification project. This finished, the loco was never repatriated to the mainline and continued in use until relieved of its duties by 03179 & 03079.
05001 rests at Sandown, Isle of Wight on 29-7-76. Initially the loco was allocated to Parkeston Quay in 1956 where it remained until 1966. Then it was transferred to the Southern Region to work the electrification trains. This required a few modifications to the loco as the loading guage for the Island was smaller than the loco. 05001 was previously 11140, then D2554 and then ultimatly renumbered 97803 on 25-1-81.
05001 rests at Sandown, Isle of Wight on 29-7-76. Initially the loco was allocated to Parkeston Quay in 1956 where it remained until 1966. Then it was transferred to the Southern Region to work the electrification trains. This required a few modifications to the loco as the loading guage for the Island was smaller than the loco. 05001 was previously 11140, then D2554 and then ultimatly renumbered 97803 on 25-1-81.
 05001 at the head of a small freight at Sandown on 29-7-76. By this date the loco only saw occasional use. Introduced to Ryde shed on 7 June 1966 to help with the electrification of the Isle of Wight line between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin. The loco was withdrawn and delivered to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for preservation on 23 August 1984.
05001 at the head of a small freight at Sandown on 29-7-76. By this date the loco only saw occasional use. Introduced to Ryde shed on 7 June 1966 to help with the electrification of the Isle of Wight line between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin. The loco was withdrawn and delivered to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway for preservation on 23 August 1984.
 06005 Dundee 24-5-80
06005 Dundee 24-5-80
 06006 Dundee 30-7-77
06006 Dundee 30-7-77
07005 and 33001 stabled on Eastleigh. 15-2-77
07005 and 33001 stabled on Eastleigh. 15-2-77
 07007 at Eastleigh works surrounded by redundant bolsters. 6-7-8
07007 at Eastleigh works surrounded by redundant bolsters. 6-7-8
07011 stabled at Eastleigh. 12-2-77
07011 stabled at Eastleigh. 12-2-77
 08060 stabled at Newark 28-3-81
08060 stabled at Newark 28-3-81
08126 stabled at Wigan Springs Branch. 27-12-80
08126 stabled at Wigan Springs Branch. 27-12-80
08185 ticking over on a mail train at Bristol. 30-4-77
08185 ticking over on a mail train at Bristol. 30-4-77
 08301 stabled at Wigan Springs Branch. 27-12-80
08301 stabled at Wigan Springs Branch. 27-12-80
08350 & 08589 stabled on Cardiff Canton MPD for the open day on 1 -10-77
08350 & 08589 stabled on Cardiff Canton MPD for the open day on 1 -10-77
08350 08359 08593 08580 08194 and 37228 seen on Cardiff Canton for the open day. 1-10-77
08350 08359 08593 08580 08194 and 37228 seen on Cardiff Canton for the open day. 1-10-77
 08393 stabled at Peak Forest. 6-5-7
08393 stabled at Peak Forest. 6-5-7
 08447 in an unusual livery at Long Marston. 8-6-8
08447 in an unusual livery at Long Marston. 8-6-8
 08454 stabled on Burton on Trent. 12-10-80
08454 stabled on Burton on Trent. 12-10-80
08484 seen at the junction of the M4 and M32 motorways as it proceeds on its way to St Phillips Marsh depot. 19-4-7
08484 seen at the junction of the M4 and M32 motorways as it proceeds on its way to St Phillips Marsh depot. 19-4-7
08484 on the M32 motorway as it proceeds on its way to St Phillips Marsh depot. 19-4-7
08484 on the M32 motorway as it proceeds on its way to St Phillips Marsh depot. 19-4-7
 08589 on a train of steel empties coming off the Uskmouth branch at East Usk Jct, Newport. 30-12-91
08589 on a train of steel empties coming off the Uskmouth branch at East Usk Jct, Newport. 30-12-91
 08643 stabled at Merehead quarry in the Mendips for the open day. 21-6-8
08643 stabled at Merehead quarry in the Mendips for the open day. 21-6-8
08654 08715 08165 are under repair in Swindons 'A' shop. 5-10-80
08654 08715 08165 are under repair in Swindons 'A' shop. 5-10-80
 08668 stabled in Newport station 24-6-92
08668 stabled in Newport station 24-6-92
 08677 undergoes a full repair in Swindons 'A' shop on 5-10-80. Withdrawn in June 1993, it was finally cut up at CF Booth Rotherham in June 2000.
08677 undergoes a full repair in Swindons 'A' shop on 5-10-80. Withdrawn in June 1993, it was finally cut up at CF Booth Rotherham in June 2000.
 08731 is almost completely stripped of useable components at Merehead quarry. 21-6-8
08731 is almost completely stripped of useable components at Merehead quarry. 21-6-8
08733 08693 27027 25006 26010 stabled Eastfield 22-3-80
08733 08693 27027 25006 26010 stabled Eastfield 22-3-80
 The bearing for the connecting rod of 08736 must have siezed and so it has been flame cut off in order to move the loco. Seen here at Long Marston . 8-6-8
The bearing for the connecting rod of 08736 must have siezed and so it has been flame cut off in order to move the loco. Seen here at Long Marston . 8-6-8
 08746 in ex works condition and ready to depart for Holyhead for another spell of shunting. Finally cut by CF Booth Rotherham in 2004. Seen here on 5-10-80
08746 in ex works condition and ready to depart for Holyhead for another spell of shunting. Finally cut by CF Booth Rotherham in 2004. Seen here on 5-10-80
 08746 is now seen at Holyhead shunting after its visit to Swindon. 23-5-81
08746 is now seen at Holyhead shunting after its visit to Swindon. 23-5-81
08750 stabled at Harwich. 29-4-78
08750 stabled at Harwich. 29-4-78
 08756 stabled in Swansea Burrows in between shunting duties. 8-12-92
08756 stabled in Swansea Burrows in between shunting duties. 8-12-92
 08826 stabled at Merehead quarry in the Mendips for the open day. 21-6-8
08826 stabled at Merehead quarry in the Mendips for the open day. 21-6-8
 08900 on Bristol Bath Road. 22-8-80
08900 on Bristol Bath Road. 22-8-80
08913 stabled at Crewe 7-3-81
08913 stabled at Crewe 7-3-81
 08935 rolls cautiously onto the short Frys siding at Keynsham station just after coming off the main line. 12-5-77
08935 rolls cautiously onto the short Frys siding at Keynsham station just after coming off the main line. 12-5-77
 Another view of 08935 just about to cross the A4175 and into the exchange sidings with it's short, 1 wagon freight. These trains ran daily from the East depot in Bristol. Motive power would be anything from class 35 and 22 in the early days to class 03 08 25 31 towards the end. The trip left Bristol and went to a siding on the north side of the main Bristol - Bath line near Saltford, where the loco ran round. Then back 'wrong line' to the siding in Keynsham station. Once in the exchange sidings, an industrial shunter would swap the wagons for some empty ones and the train would retrace its route to Bristol via the run round loop at Saltford. 12-5-77
Another view of 08935 just about to cross the A4175 and into the exchange sidings with it's short, 1 wagon freight. These trains ran daily from the East depot in Bristol. Motive power would be anything from class 35 and 22 in the early days to class 03 08 25 31 towards the end. The trip left Bristol and went to a siding on the north side of the main Bristol - Bath line near Saltford, where the loco ran round. Then back 'wrong line' to the siding in Keynsham station. Once in the exchange sidings, an industrial shunter would swap the wagons for some empty ones and the train would retrace its route to Bristol via the run round loop at Saltford. 12-5-77
 08994 pulling up a slight gradient on the BP & GV line. 1-11-93
08994 pulling up a slight gradient on the BP & GV line. 1-11-93
08994 on the BP & GV freight only line from Kidwelly to Cwmmawr on a train of empties. 1-11-93
08994 on the BP & GV freight only line from Kidwelly to Cwmmawr on a train of empties. 1-11-93
 08994 heads back towards Kidwelly on the BP & GV line from Cwmmawr. 1-11-93
08994 heads back towards Kidwelly on the BP & GV line from Cwmmawr. 1-11-93
 08994 passes over the level crossing at Fferyllfa on its way back to Coed Bach and Kidwelly. 1-11-93
08994 passes over the level crossing at Fferyllfa on its way back to Coed Bach and Kidwelly. 1-11-93
 Cut down cab 08994 trundles slowly along the Burry Port and Gwendreath Valley Railway branch from Kidwelly to the colliery loading point at Cwmmawr. Once loaded the train will return via the washery at Coed Bach before forwarding to its final destination. .
Cut down cab 08994 trundles slowly along the Burry Port and Gwendreath Valley Railway branch from Kidwelly to the colliery loading point at Cwmmawr. Once loaded the train will return via the washery at Coed Bach before forwarding to its final destination. .
09015 on a steel transfer trip at Newport 25-2-6
09015 on a steel transfer trip at Newport 25-2-6
 09025 stabled at Eastleigh. 4-8-76
09025 stabled at Eastleigh. 4-8-76
 09105 on a steel train at Newport. 1-9-6
09105 on a steel train at Newport. 1-9-6
13001 Tinsley 24-2-78
13001 Tinsley 24-2-78
13003 is seen at Swindon on 5-10-80 and presumably is in for repair as the loco(s) wern't withdrawn until Jan 1985 and cut at Doncaster in September 1986.
13003 is seen at Swindon on 5-10-80 and presumably is in for repair as the loco(s) wern't withdrawn until Jan 1985 and cut at Doncaster in September 1986.
 Built by Ruston & Hornsby in January 1957 with the serial number 408493, this 0-4-0 shunter was ordered specifically for departmental use by the Western region in Readings Signal Works. The transmission was diesel mechanical, although the wheels were chain driven from the gearbox and the loco was rated at 88 BHP for a weight of only 17 tons. Delivered to the WR with the number 20 it was renumbered to 97020 in May 1980. However withdrawal came in April 1981 and it was scrapped on site in August 1982 by Cartwrights of Tipton. For refuelling, it had to go via the main line to the depot at Reading. Photographed under a bridge and through a fence, hence the poor quality picture.... 2-7-77
Built by Ruston & Hornsby in January 1957 with the serial number 408493, this 0-4-0 shunter was ordered specifically for departmental use by the Western region in Readings Signal Works. The transmission was diesel mechanical, although the wheels were chain driven from the gearbox and the loco was rated at 88 BHP for a weight of only 17 tons. Delivered to the WR with the number 20 it was renumbered to 97020 in May 1980. However withdrawal came in April 1981 and it was scrapped on site in August 1982 by Cartwrights of Tipton. For refuelling, it had to go via the main line to the depot at Reading. Photographed under a bridge and through a fence, hence the poor quality picture.... 2-7-77
 PWM650 snapped in the consist of an engineering train climbing Filton Bank, Bristol. 23-7-76
PWM650 snapped in the consist of an engineering train climbing Filton Bank, Bristol. 23-7-76
 PWM650 seen in the old East Depot CE sidings from a passing train in pouring rain!!. 23-4-77
PWM650 seen in the old East Depot CE sidings from a passing train in pouring rain!!. 23-4-77
PWM653 for repair Swindon Works 23-5-81
PWM653 for repair Swindon Works 23-5-81
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