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British Rail Class 50

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Locomotive UK Diesel Passenger Preserved British Rail

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British Rail Class 50 comprises 50 diesel-electric locomotives built by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry between 1967 and 1968. Initially leased for express passenger trains on the unelectrified northern section of the West Coast Main Line, they later moved to the Western Region and worked services from London Paddington. All were withdrawn from regular British Rail service by 1994, and numerous examples have been preserved.

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What type of locomotive is the British Rail Class 50?

The British Rail Class 50 comprises 50 diesel-electric locomotives built by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry. They were powerful machines designed for express passenger trains.

Which company manufactured the British Rail Class 50 locomotives?

The Class 50 locomotives were built by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry between 1967 and 1968. Exactly 50 of these diesel-electric units were produced.

What routes were the British Rail Class 50 locomotives initially used on?

They were initially leased for express passenger trains on the unelectrified northern section of the West Coast Main Line. They were later moved to operate on the Western Region.

When were the British Rail Class 50s built?

The English Electric Vulcan Foundry built the Class 50 locomotives between 1967 and 1968. A total of 50 of these diesel-electric units were manufactured during that time.

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