Hear the V16 Maybach Growl! Hymek Number D7076 Roars Out of Picturesque Irwell Vale Station

British Railways Class 35 "Hymek" Type 3 B-B diesel-hydraulic locomotive number D7076 was constructed in 1962 by Beyer, Peacock & Co. at Gorton, Manchester. Weighing 74 tonnes, this versatile locomotive is powered by a single Bristol Siddeley Maybach MD870 16-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, producing 1,700 brake horsepower through a Stone-Maybach Mekydro hydraulic transmission. Geared for a maximum operational top speed of 90 mph, it is an incredibly rare heritage asset, standing as one of only four surviving Class 35 locomotives left in existence worldwide, and one of just three examples currently in full working order. Looking absolutely immaculate, it is beautifully turned out in its heritage corporate BR Blue livery with full yellow front ends.

British Railways Class 42 "Warship" B-B diesel-hydraulic locomotive number 832 (originally D832) was constructed in 1961 at British Railways' Swindon Works. Weighing 78 tonnes, it is powered by two Bristol Siddeley Maybach MD650 12-cylinder turbocharged engines generating a combined 2,270 brake horsepower through Voith hydraulic transmissions, with a top speed of 90 mph. It proudly carries the name "Onslaught" in matching heritage BR Blue livery with full yellow front ends. It represents the ultimate level of diesel-hydraulic preservation rarity, being one of only two surviving Class 42 locomotives left in the entire world, both of which remain in full operational working order.

The train is seen here in 8K 16:9 widescreen departing picturesque Irwell Vale Station after arriving from Rawtenstall and heading Southbound towards Bury. The leading locomotive, the immaculate Class 35 "Hymek" No. D7076, produces a thunderous diesel-hydraulic roar under load. Capably hauling a rake of six heritage British Railways Mark 1 passenger coaches, the service operates in a classic top-and-tail formation with Class 42 "Warship" No. 832 "Onslaught" bringing up the rear. Clouds of fumes billow in the distance as it goes, generating a spectacular, thunderous noise that echoes deep into the distance. This magnificent scene was captured during the East Lancashire Railway Summer Diesel Gala on Sunday 05/07/2026 at 15:09.

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