Class 25, 26 and 27 Locomotives in Scotland (Paperback)

Colin J. Howat

ISBN 10: 1398105546 / ISBN 13: 9781398105546

Published by Amberley Publishing, Chalford, 2023

About this Item

Paperback. 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 StreetEdinburgh 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. With rare and previously unpublished photographs of this interesting part of the Scottish rail scene. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781398105546

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Class 25, 26 and 27 Locomotives in Scotland (Paperback)
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing, Chalford
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1398105546
• ISBN 13: 9781398105546
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

These locomotives were introduced to British Rail in 1956 and were initially allocated to Eastfield Depot in Glasgow and Haymarket Depot 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 St–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.

About the Author

Colin J. Howat has lived in Ayrshire all his life. He has worked within the rail industry for many years, and has a diploma in photography.