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Heritage diesel locomotive convoy pauses at Bromsgrove whilst returning back home

Bromsgrove Editorial 9th Jun, 2026 Updated: 10th Jun, 2026   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.

The convoy of three heritage locomotives pauses at Bromsgrove whilst heading from Somerset to Derbyshire. 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.