Diesel Engine Collection

One of the two diesel locos that serve Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside, Wednesday 7th September 1966

A British Rail 10100
5308348 A British Rail 10100.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a British Rail 10100, an unusual experimental diesel locomotive known informally as The Fell Diesel Locomotive. Dated 19th century)

A type 3 class 27 diesel locomotive seen here undergoing routine maintenance at the Cambridge train sheds 15th October 1962

The Deltic Alycidon, D9009 (55 009), Class 55, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, leaves ICI Wilton. Pictured at Nunthorpe on route to Grosmont, in the centre of two Class 37 engines

Prototype InterCity 125 diesel powered passenger train at Darlington Train Station, Circa 1973

Diesel Multiple Unit seen here in the loco shed at Cambridge. 23rd October 1962

Roy Holmes retired driver behind the control of the Tulyar deltic engine. 15th October 1988

Intercity 125 Train at Derby Station 15th June 1989

Level crossing at Tutbury 15t June 1989

Tutburys first stopping train since 1966. Station reopening 15th April 1984

Ashton Gate Station, Bristol circa 1965

HS 4000 Kestrel diesel locomotive built by Hawker Siddleley, pictured at Newcastle Central Station, Newcastle, North East England, 23rd October 1969

The 1. 15pm Bristol to London Pullman service standing at platform 9 Bristol Temple Meads
The 1.15pm Bristol to London Pullman service standing at platform 9 Bristol Temple Meads station shortly before departing for Paddington 8th February 1967

Views. Thornby Rail Depot. 31st March 1995. Feature, Graystone White & Sparrow, Crane Hire Company. Managing Director, David Barrass, takes a ride in a basket, 140 foot above depot, Stockton

Stockton Railway Station, 1st December 1994. Watching the trains to go by, Joan Taylor, one of the residents in the Stockton Railway Station Housing Association Flats

Clare Johnson (r) and Louise Granger, aged 12, pupils at Kings Cross Manor School, Acklam, who received a trophy on behalf of the school for work they are doing to clean up the Thornby Marshalling

Photo-call to promote new service on Grosmont line. Two 1960s Deltic Locomotives, purchased by the Deltic Preservation Society, will start running this weekend

Crowds gathered to see The Flying Scotsman leave Stockton Station, on a last run over the Forth Bridge, 25th August 1968. The LNER Class A3 Pacific steam locomotive No

Traction supervisors Ian Harris and Tom Armstrong, with a restored 1961 Locomotive, which will be named by the Mayor of Stockton on sunday, pictured at the Thornby depot open charity day

The Railway Yards at Thornby, with various locomotives in background, 23rd September 1992

The Kings Cross Freighter, Class C freight train, departing from Park Lane Depot, Gateshead at 1925pm with a Kings Cross Assured Arrival time of 0520am. The train was subject to a 50 wagon limit

Gavin East, project manager of the Railway Preservation Society, pictured with Derwent II, a diesel locomotive donated by engineering firm Whessoe. 20th May 1990

Diesel engine: internal combustion engine invented by Rudolph Diesel in 1897 (c1910). In 1892, Diesel (1858-1913) patented a design for a new type of internal combustion engine

Last train fron Churston Station May 1963

Industrial diesel engine, 20th century C016 / 9001
Industrial diesel engine. This engine was built by the Busch-Sulzer Brothers Diesel Engine Company, based in St Louis, Missouri, USA

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"Diesel Engine: Powering the Past, Present, and Future" From the industrial estates of Merseyside to the bustling train stations of Darlington and Derby, diesel engines have been an integral part of our transportation history. One such example is the Class 27 diesel locomotive that faithfully serves Kirkby Industrial Estate in Merseyside. Undergoing routine maintenance, this type 3 locomotive ensures smooth operations for industries in the area. But they are not limited to just industrial use. The Deltic Alycidon, also known as D9009 or Class 55, was purchased by the Deltic Preservation society to preserve a piece of railway heritage. This powerful engine showcases Rudolph Diesel's invention from 1897 still running strong today. Innovation continued with the prototype InterCity 125 passenger train at Darlington Train Station. Powered by a diesel engine, it revolutionized travel with its speed and efficiency. Meanwhile, a Diesel Multiple Unit finds shelter in Cambridge's loco shed on October 23rd, 1962 - a testament to their reliability even during downtime. Behind every successful journey lies skilled individuals like retired driver Roy Holmes controlling Tulyar deltic engine with expertise. And who can forget iconic moments like witnessing an Intercity 125 Train arriving at Derby Station on June 15th, 1989? Or experiencing Tutbury's first stopping train since its closure in '66 when it reopened on April 15th, 1984? Diesel engines have left their mark across various locations throughout history - including Ashton Gate Station in Bristol circa '65 where they played a vital role in connecting communities and facilitating trade. One remarkable creation born out of innovation was Hawker Siddleley's HS4000 Kestrel diesel locomotive - showcasing how technology continues to push boundaries within this field. As we reflect upon these captivating glimpses into our past and present powered by diesel engines.