2022

SO7290 : Severn Valley Railway - D182 on Eardington Bank

taken 2 years ago, near to Eardington, Shropshire, England

Severn Valley Railway - D182 on Eardington Bank
Severn Valley Railway - D182 on Eardington Bank
During the 2022 diesel gala. This is a class 46 'Peak' diesel electric, one of 56 produced between 1961 and 1963 at Derby. They are classified as 1Co-Co1 and weigh 138 tons. The engine is a 2500 horsepower Sulzer diesel driving Brush traction motors. The class was rated up to 90 mph. D182 was later numbered 46 045 and is one of three preserved examples. One was famously destroyed in a crash test with a nuclear waste flask.

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Geographical Context: Railways Railway: Severn Valley Railway Place: Eardington Primary Subject: Railway Locomotive other tags: Diesel-Electric Locomotive Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Preserved diesel locomotives of British Rail ·
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Chris Allen   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 21 May, 2022   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 21 May, 2022
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OSGB36: geotagged! SO 726 901 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:30.5237N 2:24.3080W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SO 725 901
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