Class 44 'Peak' Profile and Models

The British Rail Class 44 or Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Railways' Derby Works between 1959 and 1960, intended for express passenger services. They were named after British mountains, and, along with the similar Class 45 and 46 locomotives, they became known as Peaks. The class worked regularly over the West Coast Main Line for a couple of years prior to its electrification, and also between London St Pancras and Manchester Central. Once they were consigned to Freight services, they mostly operated in the East Midlands, all being allocated to Toton until withdrawal. The class suffered 'a considerable amount of early "teething trouble"' during the early 1960s and were relegated to freight services as soon as Class 45s became avaialble. Withdrawal of the whole class took place between 1976 and 1980. Two locomotives have survived to preservation.

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