Class D16/2 SR Bulleid diesel prototypes Profile and Models

British Railways Class D16/2 was a class of prototype diesel locomotive introduced in 1950–1951, with a third example being introduced in 1954. They had been designed by Oliver Bulleid for the Southern Railway and were authorised in February 1947 but did not appear until after nationalisation. The diesel engine and transmission were supplied by English Electric, but the Bulleid influence was obvious. The box-like body style closely resembled his electric locomotives and was quite different from the usual English Electric style. The locomotives were tested in the Southern region initially, later moving to the London Midland region. All three locomotives were non-standard with regards to spare parts and servicing and they were withdrawn at the end of 1963.

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