April 2021
Sadly an extra year has been added to the projected overhaul completion date due to Coronavirus.

Some jobs undertaken between work on D8568, D1015 & D821 has seen the overhaul of the battery isolating switch (BIS) and the purchasing of a new set of bogie springs. It is hoped that with the completion of major work on D8568 and engine work to D1015 significant progress will be made again with this much missed locomotive.

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