Class 60 - TTG Construction - 60001 Class 66 D1478 pattern

D1478 pattern

where Birchills became part of the Midlands Region of the Central Electricity Generating Board

Class 55 'Deltic' - BR Blue - 55004 - Queen's Own Highlander

BR blue with white bodyside stripe

The stationary engine at Stargate was replaced in 1948 by locomotive working and this practice continued until 1961

Class 60 - TTG Construction - 60001 Class 66 D1478 patternThe Brush Class 60 was the last stand of the British designed and built diesel electric locomotive. From concept to delivery in little over 18 months the construction of this 100 strong class was nothing short of impressive. Designed as a heavy freight locomotive rather than a mixed traffic type, they soon went to work on a variety of trains for the Coal, Petroleum, Aggregate and Metals sectors. All 100 locomotives passed through the shadow franchises