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5701 4th December 2010 22:59

Must be class 37 always liked them from first time I saw one at Liverpool St when I was a young man.I managed to drive one and this confirmed why I have liked them all these years.:D:D:D

saxokid 4th December 2010 23:38

Realy got an interest in the "66" though..........

ACE 5th December 2010 13:47

There can be only one....
Class 52 'Western'
Stylish Non Standard Diesel Hydraulic Western Region Express Locomotive
Just the most stylish Diesel ever built

Sansovino 5th December 2010 14:24

Class 52's for me too. Grew up watching the last 2 dozen in their last summer, 1976. Pathfinder was my absolute favourite and I was gutted when it was withdrawn. Saw it on an 82 wagon train at Wantage Road!

Bubblewrap 5th December 2010 17:49

Most early classes(pre 1970) as long as they were not painted BLUE I did like Deltics,Brush type 4s & class 25s in two tone green

D86 5th December 2010 20:02

For me, it has to be the Class 50's in Large Logo livery. I had my first ride behind one in 1983 from Birmingham New Street to Bristol T.M. which got me hooked!! Big, powerful and fast!

Steve

25 298 5th December 2010 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wakey spotter (Post 56253)
What is Your Favourite Class of Diesel Loco and Why ?

Classes 24 to 27 inclusive. Because they are small, loud and full of character. I am treasurer of the 6LDA group and we are trying to get new members to help with the restoration of 26004 at Bo'ness.

33056 9th December 2010 23:08

Favourite loco classes for me would be class 33 (hence username) - developed a liking for them in the mid 1980s after seeing them perform on cross-London freights. Also have a big soft spot for the Westerns as that is the class I have the fondest memories of from childhood.

slippers 15th December 2010 13:28

I used to like driving class 58s when we had them at Knottingley in the 1990s, they used to ride like a coach and were quieter than the class 56s that were the staple diet at the time.

dryjoy 15th December 2010 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33056 (Post 56491)
Favourite loco classes for me would be class 33 (hence username) - developed a liking for them in the mid 1980s after seeing them perform on cross-London freights. Also have a big soft spot for the Westerns as that is the class I have the fondest memories of from childhood.

Definitely another vote for Cromptons (Cl 33) here! Mainly because of memories - I am from the Bournemouth area, but they are very characterful locos and very versatile, especially the 33/1s which I grew up with in Bournemouth. Never traveled in one, but the drivers often used to let us have a look round the cab and engine room while waiting for the 4Rep/4TC from London!


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