Class 25, 26 and 27 Locomotives in Scotland

The Type 2, Type 27, and Class 37 locomotives were introduced to British Rail in 1956 and were used for passenger and freight services. Several Class 27 locos were later converted for push-pull operation on the Glasgow Queen Street–Edinburgh service, and some are now preserved at heritage lines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

These locomotives were introduced to British Rail in 1956 and were initially allocated to Eastfield Depot in Glasgow and Haymarket Depot in Edinburgh. They became known as Type 2s and were used for both passenger and freight services. In later years, the Class 26 fleet became dedicated to various coal workings in the Ayrshire area. A number of Class 27 locos were later converted for push-pull operation on the busy Glasgow Queen Street–Edinburgh service from 1971 and lasted until 1980.

This book covers all three classes from the BR era through to privatisation and beyond. All classes carried out sterling work all over Scotland and some are now preserved at various heritage lines throughout Scotland.

The Type 2s were a class of diesel locomotives introduced to British Rail in 1956. They were initially allocated to Eastfield Depot in Glasgow and Haymarket Depot in Edinburgh. These locomotives became known as Type 2s and were used for both passenger and freight services. In later years, the Class 26 fleet became dedicated to various coal workings in the Ayrshire area. A number of Class 27 locos were later converted for push-pull operation on the busy Glasgow Queen Street–Edinburgh service from 1971 and lasted until 1980.

The Class 26 and Class 27 locomotives played a significant role in the history of British Rail. They were used for a variety of purposes, including passenger and freight services, coal workings, and push-pull operation on the Glasgow Queen Street–Edinburgh service. These locomotives have since been preserved at various heritage lines throughout Scotland, allowing future generations to appreciate their significance.

The book "British Rail Class 26 & 27 Locomotives" provides a comprehensive coverage of these three classes from the BR era through to privatisation and beyond. It includes detailed information about the design, construction, and operational history of these locomotives, as well as their preservation and restoration efforts. The book also features photographs and illustrations of these locomotives in action, providing a visual glimpse into their past.

Overall, "British Rail Class 26 & 27 Locomotives" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of British Rail and the locomotives that played a vital role in its operations. It is a must-read for railway enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with an interest in the transportation industry.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 165 x 234 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398105546