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Heritage diesel locomotive convoy pauses at Bromsgrove whilst returning back home

Bromsgrove Editorial 2 hours ago   0

THREE HERITAGE diesel locomotives stopped at Bromsgrove station briefly while heading back to their home depot after appearing at a gala, writes Neil Gordon.

The locomotives, including a class 37, class 47 and class 26, were held at Bromsgrove for around 15 minutes for operational reasons on Monday.

Former Scottish-based British Rail locomotive 26007 at Bromsgrove. Picture by Neil Gordon Media.

The convoy comprised engines 37250, 47714 and 26007 being hauled by Kings Norton-based ex-High Speed Train power cars 43465 and 43480.

A number of rail enthusiasts photographed the locomotives at Bromsgrove, with particular interest in Smethwick-built 26007 making a rare visit after it had spent virtually all its British Rail life working in Scotland.

The three locomotives were heading back to Derbyshire having featured in a diesel gala at the West Somerset Railway.