"Looking back at Type 5 Heavy Freight Locomotives" by KEVIN DERRICK
"Looking back at Type 5 Heavy Freight Locomotives" by KEVIN DERRICK
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Looking Back at Type 5 Heavy Freight Locomotives
A nostalgic and highly readable look back at the powerful Type 5 diesel locomotives that dominated Britain’s heavy freight scene.
Looking Back at Type 5 Heavy Freight Locomotives by Kevin Derrick is a must-have title for serious rail enthusiasts, modellers and followers of Britain’s heavy freight locomotive classes.
This book explores the development, operation and lasting appeal of the Type 5 diesel locomotives that shaped modern British freight. Covering the likes of the Class 56, Class 58, Class 59 and Class 60, it provides a fascinating look at the machines built to move the heaviest trains on the network.
For Class 58 followers, the book is especially relevant, placing the fleet within the wider story of British Rail’s heavy freight strategy and the move towards high-powered diesel traction for coal, aggregates, steel and other bulk traffic.
Whether you are a long-time supporter of the Class 58, a modeller, or simply interested in Britain’s heavy freight railway history, this book offers an engaging look at an era of power, endurance and changing freight operations.
Every purchase helps support the ongoing work of the Class 58 Locomotive Group and contributes towards preserving the story of Britain’s last British Rail-built diesel locomotive class.