D147 / 46010
46010 was originally built as D147 at Derby Works, and released to 17A Derby during period 12/1961. The following month it was loaned to 67A (Corkerhill) for crew training. Its duties were working Midland Region services from Derby, both Midland Lines to St Pancras and North-
Early in 1971 a batch of class 46s were exchanged with a batch of class 45s (D33-
Withdrawn in 1984 from Gateshead with various power unit defects, 46010 was condemned as uneconomic to repair given the limited remaining life for the class, and eventually it was dumped at Doncaster. There it was used to test depot protection scotches.
Above: 46010 was towed to Carrog for the June 1997 diesel gala, where it was posed in the sidings for the weekend. Here 25313, also in BR blue, keeps it company. (David Hardy)
Purchase by the Llangollen diesel group came in 1993. Due to the weight of the loco, its power unit had to be removed and transported separately from the rest! The loco's arrival at Llangollen was on 6th May 1994, after some delays due to a weak bridge. The electrical cubicle had been stripped bare before it arrived, so many man-
Above: The October 2000 diesel gala was dominated by the long-
A repaint in BR blue in 1995 smartened up the exterior appearance, and it made an appearance at Glyndyfrdwy for the diesel weekend that year. Work progressed slowly, with the rebuilt power unit finally being replaced in the loco in early 1998. Work progressed on the extensive re-
The generator has since been repaired and refitted, and the locomotive made its first passenger run in preservation during the Transport Extravaganza weekend in September 2000. Its proper public debut came at the diesel gala a month later, where it was appreciated by visiting enthusiasts.
With thanks to Fred Kerr for BR allocation details
General Info
Built
Derby 1961
Lot no.
???
Engine
Sulzer 12LDA28B of 2500hp at 750rpm
Transmission
Electric -
Power at Rail
1960hp
Tractive Effort
55000lbf max; 31600lbf cont at 22.3mph
Wheels
1Co-
Weight
119-
Max Speed
90mph
Train Brakes
Vacuum and air
Train Heat
Steam
Depot Allocations
Derby
17A
16/12/1961
Derby
16C
09/1963
Cricklewood West
14B
04/1964
Derby
16C
07/1964
Nottingham
16D
09/1964
Nottingham Division
D16
01/1965
London Midland -
LMML
09/1966
Nottingham Division
D16
06/1968
Bristol Bath Road
82A
01/1971
Bristol Bath Road
BR
05/1973
TOPS number 46010
04/1974
Laira
LA
10/1974
Stored (U) at Swindon
ZL
10/1980
Reinstated Gateshead
GD
29/11/1981
Withdrawn
W
04/11/1984
Stored Doncaster Works
ZF
Stored Doncaster TMD
DR
late 1986
Llangollen
06/05/1994
Many thanks to Fred Kerr for the BR historical information.
This locomotive now operated at the GCR(N)
Transferred 11th Sept 2007 by John Rutter -
46010 at Llangollen Station during the Diesel Gala on 11th March 2006 Photos John Rutter
46010 during Diesel Gala 27th Feb 2005 Photos John Rutter
Above Left -
Below Left -
Above Right: 46010 on the curve out of Glyndyfrdwy during the Diesel Gala on 17th March 2007 Photo: Mark Riley
46010 Leaves Llangollen for pastures new at the GCR(N) on 5th December 2009
Picture -
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Rolling Stock |
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Track Maintenance |
Steam Locomotives |
Diesel Locomotives |
Railcars |
Resident Steam Locomotives |
Ex Llangollen Locomotives |
New Build Locos |
Dismantled Locomotives |
Foxcote Manor |
80072 |
Black 5 45337 |
3802 |
5199 |
6430 |
Jessie |
7754 |
Austin 1 |
Jennifer |
Desmond |
5532 |
5539 |
2859 |
Cogan Hall |
76079 |
Alco5197 |
7828 |
Kinlet Hall |
44806 |
5643 |
Jinty 7298 |
Darfield No1 |
Betton Grange |
Patriot |
Night Owl 4709 |
LNER B17 Page |
48518 |
Willington Hall |
Visiting Diesels |
Previous Residents |
D5310 |
47449 |
03162 |
08195 |
Davy |
D2892 |
D2899 |
37901 |
Eliseg |
46010 |
20142 |
25313 |
37240 |
Class 104 Set |
Class 108 Set |
Wickham Cl109 Set |
Hybrid Unit 51618 & 56456 |
GWR Vehicles |
LMS Vehicles |
LNER Vehicles |
On Track Vehicles |
BR Vehicles |
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Goods Junction Signal Box |
Deeside Loop Signal Box |
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