Class 44 'Peak' Profile and Models

Class 44 'Peak'

44001 'Scafell Pike' near Loughborough in July 1975. ©MaltaGC

The British Rail Class 44 or Sulzer Type 4 diesel locomotives were built by British Railways' Derby Works between 1959 and 1960, intended for express passenger services. They were named after British mountains, and, along with the similar Class 45 and 46 locomotives, they became known as Peaks. The class worked regularly over the West Coast Main Line for a couple of years prior to its electrification, and also between London St Pancras and Manchester Central. Once they were consigned to Freight services, they mostly operated in the East Midlands, all being allocated to Toton until withdrawal. The class suffered 'a considerable amount of early "teething trouble"' during the early 1960s and were relegated to freight services as soon as Class 45s became avaialble. Withdrawal of the whole class took place between 1976 and 1980. Two locomotives have survived to preservation.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Diesel-Electric

Builder

BR Derby Works

Build Dates

1959 to 1960

Total Built

10

Tractive Effort

50,000 lbf

Power Output

2,300 bhp

Top Speed

90 mph

Wheel Configuration

1Co-Co1

Operated By

British Railways

Main Duties

Mixed Traffic

In Service Until

1980

Surviving Examples

2

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
N Gauge P & D Marsh No image available Requires assembly Not set A211
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Peak Diesel - Body Kit Only Awaiting Categorisation