D7029
News and Information
News and Information
Latest News
April 2021
Sadly an extra year has been added to the projected overhaul completion date due to Coronavirus.
May this year will see the 60th anniversary of the introduction of D7000 and it would be fitting if work was progressing once again with D7029 at this time.
D7029 is one of four preserved 'Hymek' locomotives from the original 101 built for BR by Beyer Peacock.
Based at the Severn Valley Railway, D7029 is undergoing restoration having been out of service since 1987.
More details on D7029's history can be accessed via the links panel to the left.
D7029 Details
Built | 1962 | |
Length | 51ft 8½in | |
Width | 8ft 10in | |
Height | 12ft 10in | |
Weight | 75 Tons | |
Power Unit | Bristol Siddeley Maybach MD870 | |
Power Output | 1,700hp at 1,500 RPM | |
Tractive Effort | 46,600 lbf Maximum | |
Transmission | Stone-Maybach Mekydro K184u | |
Max Speed | 90 MPH | |
Train Brake | Vacuum Only | |
Train Heat | Steam heat boiler |

D7029 in action on the NYMR Pullman in 1985
See the Gallery and Restoration pages for more photos of D7029
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