Diesel Locomotive Collection

Inter-City 125 diesel locomotive number 254004, by Chris Hogg, 1993. These High Speed Trains were launched in 1974 and brought about significant improvements in speed

Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive at Paddington Station
A view of a Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive at Paddington Station, c.1960s, showing passengers on platform. The Westerns were built in the early 1960s at Swindon and Crewe

Class 55 DELTIC. 5 November 1981
Class 55 Deltic 55002 The Kings Own Light Infantry outside York station with York Minster in the background, 5 November 1981

Eurostar service at Waterloo Station, by Chris Hogg, 1999. This extension to Waterloo is the London terminus for the Eurostar service to Brussels Midi station, Belgium and Paris Gare du Nord station

King George V and an Intercity 125 at Paddington Station, 1971
An image where two eras of the railway meet; the King George V locomotive and an Intercity 125 are seen here at Paddington Station, London in 1971

Shrewbury Station, Shropshire, c. 1950s-1960s
A general view of Shrewsbury station in Shropshire showing the platforms and track from the Castle Foregate end, and diesel locomotives at the station

Drilling Work, River Fowey, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1992
A train loaded with clay wagons on the Lostwithiel to Fowey branch line, as drilling work progresses to determine the strength of the river bed alongside Pill Walk. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Coloured Drawing of Diesel-Electric Locomotive D1743, c. 1962
This coloured drawing of British Rail Class 47 diesel-electric locomotive D1743 comes from the front page of a souvenir booklet celebrating the naming ceremonies of two locomotives, c.1962

Diesel switch engine moving freight cars... South Water street... Illinois Central R.R
Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South Water street freight terminal of the Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, Ill. [Refrigerated wagon]

Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South water... Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, 1943
Diesel switch engine moving freight cars at the South water street freight terminal of the Illinois Central R.R. Chicago, Ill. The N.Y

Lambourn Station c. 1950s
A view of Lambourn Station, West Berkshire in c.1950s. A diesel locomotive is on the station platform alongside a couple of station staff in their uniforms

Taieri Gorge Train on Viaduct, near Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand

York Motive Power Depot. 5 November 1981. Depot staff pose in front of the Deltic locomotives they worked upon

York Depot. Four class 55 Deltic locomotives in a row

Coulton, York, March 11th 1981
Colton, York, March 11th 1981. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train

Coulton, York
Colton, York. A Class 47 diesel locomotive pulling a goods train. November 1981

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"Powering the Rails: A Journey through Diesel Locomotives" Step back in time and witness the marvel of diesel locomotives that have shaped our railway history. In 1993, Chris Hogg captured the sleek Inter-City 125 diesel locomotive number 254004, showcasing its high-speed capabilities. Paddington Station became a hub for innovation as the Class 52 Western Diesel Locomotive stood proudly, ready to transport passengers with efficiency. On November 5th, 1981, the Class 55 DELTIC roared into existence at Paddington Station, leaving an indelible mark on rail enthusiasts' hearts. Waterloo Station witnessed another milestone in railway technology when Eurostar service extended its reach there in 1999. Transporting us further back in time is a captivating image from 1971 featuring King George V alongside an Intercity 125 at Paddington Station. The iconic Class 55 DELTIC makes another appearance on that historic day. Shrewsbury Station takes us to the picturesque landscapes of Shropshire during the vibrant decades of the '50s and '60s. Meanwhile, Lostwithiel's River Fowey saw drilling work being carried out by a diesel locomotive under Cornwall's May sun in 1992. A colored drawing from around '62 showcases Diesel-Electric Locomotive D1743 in all its glory—a testament to engineering prowess and artistic skill combined. Jack Delano's lens transports us to Chicago's South Water Street during World War II where a diesel switch engine diligently moved freight cars along Illinois Central R. R. 's tracks. Lastly, Lambourn Station invites us into a nostalgic journey through the '50s—an era filled with charm and elegance—where diesel locomotives were instrumental in connecting communities across vast distances. From speed demons like Inter-City express trains to hardworking switch engines moving cargo tirelessly, these images capture the essence of diesel locomotives and their impact on our world.