Type 4 Locomotives of British Rail

By Andrew Walker

A pictorial history of the Type 4 diesel locomotives that formed the backbone of British Rail.

Explore the story of British Rail's Type 4 locomotives, the workhorses of the network from the late 1970s to the present day. This collection showcases the six principal classes - 40, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 50 - survivors of the 1955 Modernisation Plan. Discover the engineering and versatility of these machines, from the iconic Class 47 to the re-engined Class 57s still in service.

For rail enthusiasts, this pictorial journey features almost 200 images of Type 4 diesels in action: hauling freight, powering passenger services, and undergoing maintenance. Relive the era when these locomotives dominated the British railway landscape. A must-have for anyone passionate about British Rail history and diesel locomotive engineering.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445680092
• ISBN13: 9781445680095
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages