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All train classes · Diesel traction
Class 42
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Built from 1958–61 by British Railways and Swindon Works, the Class 42 was a diesel mixed-traffic class introduced in 1958 and built for up to 90 mph operation.
Summary
- Vehicle entries 2
- Indexed videos 341
- Stock type Locomotive
- Power source Diesel
- Most indexed vehicle D821 (272 appearances)
- Builder British Railways / Swindon Works
- Built 1958–1961
- Introduced 1958
- Wheel arrangement B-B
- Top speed 90 mph
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