Preserving Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives - Steve Crowther

In the 1970s diesel locomotive preservation was very much in its infancy. With most of these locomotives having been built in the 1960s it seemed inconceivable that anyone would consider preserving one as they were so relatively young. However, despite steam having been phased out by 1968, the railways were rapidly changing and many of the early diesel classes were starting to be taken out of service due to dwindling work and line closures. Also, BR wanted to standardise the fleet. The diesel hydraulic... Zobrazit více