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- Gallery 44 001 - 44 010
- Gallery 45 001 - 45 011
- Gallery 45 012 - 45 022
- Gallery 45 023 - 45 033
- Gallery 45 034 - 45 044
- Gallery 45 045 - 45 055
- Gallery 45 056 - 45 066
- Gallery 45 067 - 45 077
- Gallery 45 101 - 45 110
- Gallery 45 111 - 45 120
- Gallery 45 121 - 45 130
- Gallery 45 131 - 45 140
- Gallery 45 141 - 45 150
- Gallery 46 001 - 46 010
- Gallery 46 011 - 46 020
- Gallery 46 021 - 46 030
- Gallery 46 031 - 46 040
- Gallery 46 041 - 46 050
- Gallery 46 051 - 46 056
- Heritage/Preservation
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On site, you will find information on the Lives and Times of the dependable BR Sulzer Type 4 diesels of class 44, 45 and 46. Daily Diaries from 1958 onwards; individual loco diaries; livery and nose-end info. It is anticipated that the site will contain train diaries, recollections from those who befriended the loco's(and some who didn’t!!). Also in the pipeline is a piece about which locos contained which major components and a gallery of photos aimed at the differing appearance of each individual loco through their lives. CLICK THE LINKS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO ENTER RELEVENT PAGES.
PLEASE DO NOT REPRODUCE/SHARE ANY PHOTO's from the site without prior permission. The photo's herein have been supplied with the courtesy of the respective owners. PRESERVED LOCO RUNNING DAYS CAN BE FOUND BELOW, with much thanks to Neal Whitehead.
Given the spread of contributing sources, it is inevitable that errors and anomalies will surface. Any correction and, indeed, any new info is always gratefully received. All sources are acknowledged in the separate credits section. However, the following are due particular thanks for their invaluable support: John Cook, Mike Kerry, Bill Pugsley, Paul "Pogo" Illingworth, Russell "Sacko"Saxton, John Goodale, John "Wizzo" Atkinson, Andrew Piper, Richard "Crumb" Rooker, Alan Wilson, Roger Geach, Fred Lowe, Mick Parker, Julian "Jools" Hill, Steve Kemp, Karl Johnson, Martin Brown, Steve Dexter, Nick Ross, Alan Lea and Mark Alden.
The website is a "labour of love" and non profitmaking. However, the owners of the remaining Peaks in Preservation would be pleased of volunteers and/or donations to help keep the locos running. Please visit the Heritage/Preservation pages for details of how to do this, and/or support the Groups via Andrew Piper's "Peak Bingo".
Thank you for visiting
Nick Bircham, Adie Newman, and Scott Currie - your Peak Diesel Archive editors.
HERITAGE NEWS - LOCO RUNNING DAYS
Saturday 21st September - D8 44 008 in traffic at Peak Rail, Darley Dale.
Saturday 21st September - 45 041 in traffic at Nene Valley Railway, Wansford.
Saturday 28th September - D8 44 008 in traffic at Peak Rail, Darley Dale.
Saturday 28th September - 45 105 in traffic at Barrow Hill Museum.
Sunday 29th September - 45 105 in traffic at Barrow Hill Museum.
Sunday 29th September - D8 44 008 in traffic at Peak Rail, Darley Dale.
Saturday 19th October - 45 149 in traffic at GWSR, Toddington.
Sunday 27th October - 45 149 in traffic at GWSR, Toddington.
Wednesday 2nd October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Thursday 3rd October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Friday 4th October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Saturday 5th October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Sunday 6th October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Saturday 12th October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Sunday 13th October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Saturday 26th October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Sunday 27th October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Monday 28th October - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster.
Saturday 2nd November - 182 46 045 in traffic at Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster, fund raising day for Peak Loco Group.
Latest News and Updates
Sep 15th - D77 45 004 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 15th - running day for 2nd November 2024 added to Heritage Running Days, above.
Sep 18th - running days for D8, 45 041, 45 105, 45 149 and 182 added to Heritage Running Days, above.
Sep 18th - D78 45 150 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 18th - D79 45 005 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 18th - D80 45 113 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 18th - D81 45 115 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 18th - D82 45 141 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 18th - D83 45 142 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 18th - D84 45 055 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 18th - D85 45 109 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 18th - 1976 photo of 45 003 added to Gallery.
Sep 18th - 1986 photo of 45 149 added to Gallery.
Sep 20th - new section added to First to Last - Liveries, economy green with wider small yellow panel.
Sep 20th - D86 45 105 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 20th - D87 45 127 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 20th - D88 45 136 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 20th - D89 45 006 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 20th - D90 45 008 updated to 31/12/1972 in Peak Diaries.
Sep 20th - 1976 photo of 45 062 added to Gallery.