Graham Farish 371-029
British Rail Class 20/0 20064 "River Sheaf" British Rail Green
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Left rear three quarter view
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Right track display view
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Left track display view
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Left front three quarter view
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Side elevation both directions
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Close up of insignia
Class & Prototype
- Class: British Rail Class 20/0
- Traction: Diesel
- Transmission: Electric
- Built: 1957-1968
- Total Built: -
The BR Class 20 (English Electric Type 1) served British railways from 1957-2025 as one of the most successful diesel designs ever built. With 228 locomotives constructed 1957-1968, these distinctive single-cab "hood units" became famous for their reliable English Electric 8SVT 1,000 hp engines, characteristic nose-to-nose paired operation, and beloved "Chopper" exhaust sound. They worked cross-London freights, Yorkshire coal trains, MGR operations, and modern nuclear flask services. Outstanding models available from Bachmann (OO), Graham Farish (N), and Heljan (O) in liveries from BR Green through DRS Blue.
No prototype found.
Operator & Livery
- Operator: British Rail
- Livery: Green
British Rail (1965-1997) transformed Britain's railways through revolutionary modernisation, introducing the iconic double arrow logo, Rail Blue livery, and business sectorisation. BR pioneered high-speed rail with the InterCity 125 and Advanced Passenger Train, electrified major routes, and created profitable divisions like InterCity and Network SouthEast. From steam succession through diesel and electric development to privatisation preparation, British Rail's diverse locomotive fleet, multiple livery schemes, and operational scenarios provide unparalleled variety for railway modellers across all scales and periods.