Lima L204821
British Rail Class 20 20092 British Rail Technical Services Grey & Red
Class & Prototype
- Class: British Rail Class 20
- Traction: Diesel
- Transmission: Electric
- Built: 1957-1968
- Total Built: 228
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 Technical Services
- Livery: Grey & Red