Class 26 Number 26043 Thundering Uphill from Leicester North at The GCR Spring Diesel Gala 2026

BR class 26 number 26043 built in 1959 by the Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Company in Smethwick. ​This diesel-electric locomotive was part of a 47-strong fleet primarily associated with the Scottish Region of British Railways. Powered by a 1,160 hp Sulzer 6LDA28 engine, 26043 reaches a top speed of 75 mph. Utilizing a diesel-electric transmission, it has worn BR Green, BR Blue, and Civil Engineer's "Dutch" liveries. Now a resident heritage asset at the Great Central Railway, it is celebrated for its distinctive Sulzer engine note and "clag." In April 2026, it featured the iconic BR Blue livery with full yellow ends. This locomotive remains a reliable survivor of the BRCW Type 2 design, providing high-performance service during special enthusiast events.

​Seen here in 8K 16:9 widescreen leaving Leicester North and powering uphill towards Loughborough Central during the Great Central Railways Spring Diesel Gala on Friday 24/04/2026 at 10:18.

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