Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR
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The SVRSevern Valley Railway normally operates using a working fleet drawn from locomotives based on the railway. From time to time it has been necessary to hire in locomotives from other railways on a short term basis to cover shortages arising from failures or delayed overhauls.
Locomotives which have spent a period on short term hire at the SVRSevern Valley Railway include (potentially incomplete list):
| Original owner | Wheel Arrangement | Class or type | Number / Name | Period on hire | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRCWBirmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Company | Bo-Bo | Class 33 | 33108 | May 2017* to May 2018* | |
| BRBritish Rail or British Railways | 1Co-Co1 | Class 40 | 40135 | Spring 2018* to 2019 | This locomotive has working steam heating equipment and visited for the 2018/19 season, featuring on winter services due to its ability heat our coaching stock. |
(*) Indicates the locomotive took part in a gala during the hire period.
See also
Diesel Locomotives
Diesel Locomotives visiting the SVR for galas
UIC classification (wheel arrangements for large diesels)
