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{C} The UK Heritage Diesel & Electric File.

The number of former main line diesel and electric locomotives which have been preserved continues to grow steadily. Here is a selection of them, on preserved lines and operating on main line specials.

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Former NR Class 101 no. 901002 - cars 50222 and 50338 - approaches Barry Island forming the 1130 from Hood Road on 12th December 2009.
Former NR Class 101 no. 901002 - cars 50222 and 50338 - approaches Barry Island forming the 1130 from Hood Road on 12th December 2009.New
Former Network Rail Metro Cammell Class 101 Test Unit 901002 'Iris II' has entered service with the new regime at the Barry Island Railway. The unit is seen leaving Barry Island forming the 1145 'Santa Special' to Hood Road on 12th December 2009.
Former Network Rail Metro Cammell Class 101 Test Unit 901002 'Iris II' has entered service with the new regime at the Barry Island Railway. The unit is seen leaving Barry Island forming the 1145 'Santa Special' to Hood Road on 12th December 2009.New
The Barry Rail Centre's Class 101 unit waits at Hood Road, Barry on 12th December 2009.
The Barry Rail Centre's Class 101 unit waits at Hood Road, Barry on 12th December 2009.New
Class 101, formerly NR 901002 at Barry Island, forming the 1200 from Hood Road on 12th December 2009.
Class 101, formerly NR 901002 at Barry Island, forming the 1200 from Hood Road on 12th December 2009.New
Barry Rail Centre's Metro Cammell Class 101 dmu crosses the causeway from Barry Island with a Santa Special on 12th December 2009.
Barry Rail Centre's Metro Cammell Class 101 dmu crosses the causeway from Barry Island with a Santa Special on 12th December 2009.New
Barry Rail Centre's Class 101 dmu returns from Hood Road with the 1230 to Barry Island on 12th December 2009.
Barry Rail Centre's Class 101 dmu returns from Hood Road with the 1230 to Barry Island on 12th December 2009.New
Former Barry Island Railway Class 108 (DMC 52048 and DMBS 51919) at Pontycymmer, home of the embryonic Garw Valley Railway on 12th December 2009.
Former Barry Island Railway Class 108 (DMC 52048 and DMBS 51919) at Pontycymmer, home of the embryonic Garw Valley Railway on 12th December 2009.New
03069 was withdrawn from Gateshead in December 1983. Restored to original condition as D2069, the loco is seen at Toddington, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway on a wet 25th September 2005.
03069 was withdrawn from Gateshead in December 1983. Restored to original condition as D2069, the loco is seen at Toddington, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway on a wet 25th September 2005.
BR class 03 no. 03119 at Williton, West Somerset Railway, on 18th March 2005. Formerly numbered D2119, this locomotive is one of a number with a cut down cab for working on the Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley line and was built at Swindon in 1959.
BR class 03 no. 03119 at Williton, West Somerset Railway, on 18th March 2005. Formerly numbered D2119, this locomotive is one of a number with a cut down cab for working on the Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley line and was built at Swindon in 1959.
Former BR class 03 0-6-0DM no. D2178 with ecs at Bronwydd Arms, Gwili Railway on 5th April 2008.
Former BR class 03 0-6-0DM no. D2178 with ecs at Bronwydd Arms, Gwili Railway on 5th April 2008.
Class 03 0-6-0DM no. D2178 at Bronwydd Arms on 5th April 2008.
Class 03 0-6-0DM no. D2178 at Bronwydd Arms on 5th April 2008.
D2178 passes Cwmdwyfran, Gwili Railway with the 1515 departure from Danycoed on 5th April 2008. Built at Swindon in 1962, the locomotive was withdrawn from Laira in September 1969 before being given its TOPS number, 03178.
D2178 passes Cwmdwyfran, Gwili Railway with the 1515 departure from Danycoed on 5th April 2008. Built at Swindon in 1962, the locomotive was withdrawn from Laira in September 1969 before being given its TOPS number, 03178.
D2178 brings up the rear of the Gwili Railway's 1610 service from Bronwydd Arms to Danycoed on 5th April 2008.
D2178 brings up the rear of the Gwili Railway's 1610 service from Bronwydd Arms to Danycoed on 5th April 2008.
Former Landore allocated D2182 was withdrawn in May 1968 and is seen here at Winchcombe, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway on 2nd April 2006.
Former Landore allocated D2182 was withdrawn in May 1968 and is seen here at Winchcombe, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway on 2nd April 2006.
03381 was withdrawn by BR as long ago as 1972. Now preserved at Carnforth as D2381, the loco is seen with a number plate which owes more than a little to German practice! August 1985.
03381 was withdrawn by BR as long ago as 1972. Now preserved at Carnforth as D2381, the loco is seen with a number plate which owes more than a little to German practice! August 1985.
The West Somerset Railway's class 03 no. D2133 seen in the company of former VXC HST power car 43123 at Minehead on 18th March 2005. D2133 was previously Cellophane's shunter at their Bridgwater factory, while 43123 was later refurbished for Grand Central.
The West Somerset Railway's class 03 no. D2133 seen in the company of former VXC HST power car 43123 at Minehead on 18th March 2005. D2133 was previously Cellophane's shunter at their Bridgwater factory, while 43123 was later refurbished for Grand Central.
Class 03 no. D2192 seen at Paignton on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway on 21st August 1979.
Class 03 no. D2192 seen at Paignton on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway on 21st August 1979.
Former BR/Drewry class 04 no. D2271 at Minehead, WSR on 18th March 2005.
Former BR/Drewry class 04 no. D2271 at Minehead, WSR on 18th March 2005.
Not what it seems: former Willington Power Station 1956 built Drewry Class 04 lookalike 2574 seen at Toddington, G&WR on 1st August 2009 is BR black as the ficticious 11230.
Not what it seems: former Willington Power Station 1956 built Drewry Class 04 lookalike 2574 seen at Toddington, G&WR on 1st August 2009 is BR black as the ficticious 11230.
D3022 (08015) waits for the road at Bewdley, SVR in June 1984.
D3022 (08015) waits for the road at Bewdley, SVR in June 1984.
08195, carrying its original number 13265 at Llangollen in October 2003.
08195, carrying its original number 13265 at Llangollen in October 2003.
Another view of 13265/08195 acting as station pilot at Llangollen in October 2003.
Another view of 13265/08195 acting as station pilot at Llangollen in October 2003.
08238 'Charlie' at Lydney Junction, Dean Forest Railway, in June 2002.
08238 'Charlie' at Lydney Junction, Dean Forest Railway, in June 2002.
The Dean Forest Railway's 08238 'Charlie' approaches Parkend with the 1135 from Lydney Junction on 22nd April 2006.
The Dean Forest Railway's 08238 'Charlie' approaches Parkend with the 1135 from Lydney Junction on 22nd April 2006.
D3429 (08359) at Cheddleton, North Staffordshire Railway, in August 1985.
D3429 (08359) at Cheddleton, North Staffordshire Railway, in August 1985.
D3586 (08471) station pilot at Bridgnorth, Severn Valley Railway in September 1997.
D3586 (08471) station pilot at Bridgnorth, Severn Valley Railway in September 1997.
08476 is preserved at the Swanage Railway in its original guise as D3591. Photographed in June 1987.
08476 is preserved at the Swanage Railway in its original guise as D3591. Photographed in June 1987.
The Barry Island Railway's 08481 awaits its turn for restoration at Plymouth Road on 26th August 2007.
The Barry Island Railway's 08481 awaits its turn for restoration at Plymouth Road on 26th August 2007.
08511 prepares to leave Barry Island with the Sunday morning brakevan trip to Hood Road and Woodham Halt, BIR, on 26th August 2007.
08511 prepares to leave Barry Island with the Sunday morning brakevan trip to Hood Road and Woodham Halt, BIR, on 26th August 2007.
08511 waits at Hood Road, Barry Island Railway, before propelling the brakevan to Docks Branch Junction and Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007.
08511 waits at Hood Road, Barry Island Railway, before propelling the brakevan to Docks Branch Junction and Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007.
Substituting for the failed 47768, 08511 arrives at Barry Island with the 1138 from Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007.
Substituting for the failed 47768, 08511 arrives at Barry Island with the 1138 from Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007.
08511 at Barry Island with the 1245 from Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007.
08511 at Barry Island with the 1245 from Woodham Halt on 26th August 2007.
The Great Western Society's yard shunter at Didcot is 1959-built 08604, formerly known as D3771. Seen on 11th April 2009.
The Great Western Society's yard shunter at Didcot is 1959-built 08604, formerly known as D3771. Seen on 11th April 2009.
The Great Western Society's 08604 shunts one of the two coal wagons which are passed for use on Network Rail to ferry supplies from Didcot West Yard into the centre. 11th April 2009.
The Great Western Society's 08604 shunts one of the two coal wagons which are passed for use on Network Rail to ferry supplies from Didcot West Yard into the centre. 11th April 2009.
LMS design but 1949 built class 11 no. 12061 at Llwyfan Cerrig, Gwili Railway in August 1994.
LMS design but 1949 built class 11 no. 12061 at Llwyfan Cerrig, Gwili Railway in August 1994.
Class 11 no. 12077 at the Midland Railway Centre, Butterley.
Class 11 no. 12077 at the Midland Railway Centre, Butterley.