British Rail Class D2/7 was a locomotive commissioned by

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. It was a

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locomotive in the pre- TOPS period built by

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with a Gardner engine. The mechanical transmission, using a scoop control

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and three-speed ''Power-flow SSS'' ( synchro-self-shifting) gearbox, was a Hudswell Clarke speciality.

Appearance

The D2/7 was of old-fashioned appearance with a full-height engine casing and a small, steam locomotive-type chimney. The later British Rail Class D2/12, although mechanically similar, was of more modern appearance.

Preservation

One locomotive was originally preserved after withdrawal but was then scrapped in

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in 2005.

Modelling

A kit is available from Invertrain in 7 mm Scale (

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) Mercian Models make kits for this locomotive and the very similar industrial version, in both 4 mm and

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References

Sources

* Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives, winter 1962/3 edition, page 199 D002.07 Hudswell Clarke locomotives C locomotives Railway locomotives introduced in 1955 Scrapped locomotives Standard gauge locomotives of Great Britain Shunting locomotives {{diesel-loco-stub

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Preservation

Modelling

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