Jubilee Steam Engine "HOOD"
The first known train named "Hood" was a Jubilee steam engine built in the 1930s. This was engine number 5654. It operated on the London, Midland & Scottish (LMS) Railway until 1948 when it was taken over by British Railways and renumbered to 45654. It saw service until late 1966, when it was dismantled. To learn more about the steam engine "Hood" as well as other Jubilee engines, please visit Simon Robinson's "The Jubilee Locomotives of the LMS". You can also see 1965 photos of "Hood" on Geoff Plumb's website here and here.
Pre 1948 photo courtesy of Frank Daniels.
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D431 50031 Locomotive Engine "HOOD"
This beautiful Class 50 diesel electric locomotive engine was built in 1968 by English Electric Company Ltd Works Number E3801/D1172. It was rededicated and named in honour of the battle cruiser H.M.S. Hood in 1978. It was preserved in 1991.
This engine is currently operational and is operating on the Severn Valley Railway line. It is one of three Class 50 engines that are currently still operational in Britain. For even more detailed information on this beautiful giant, please see the The Fifty Fund.
Photo courtesy of Anthony Middelton.
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Basic Specifications
Number: D431 50031
Company: British Rail
Gauge: 4ft 8.5in
Wheel Arrangement: Co-Co
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