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    Tag: D7017

    D7017 // Credit Peter Skuce

    West Somerset Railway to celebrate since two Hymeks saved for preservation

    On the August Bank Holiday weekend, the West Somerset Railway will celebrate the 50th anniversary of purchasing Hymek No. D7017.
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    Roger Smith 17 August, 2025
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    Class 24 diesel locomotive No. D5054 Phil Southern. // Credit: Lee Robbins

    First visit in 25 years to Somerset railway for Class 24 locomotive

    At this year’s Summer Diesel Festival, the West Somerset Railway will have a special guest with No. D5054 Phil Southern.
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    Roger Smith 25 April, 2024
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    D7018

    Somerset-based Hymek locomotives pulled from service after incident

    The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group has released a statement after an incident at Williton on the West Somerset Railway.
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    Michael Holden 15 August, 2023
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    Visiting locos Hymek D7076 and Warship No 832 'Onslaught' with Warship D821 'Greyhound'.

    Four visiting locomotives for Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala announced

    The Severn Valley Railway is to welcome four gala guests to its Autumn Diesel Bash, which is set to take place from the 29th September until the 1st O…
    michael
    Michael Holden 27 July, 2023
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    D7017 // Credit Peter Skuce

    West Somerset Railway announces new Hymek running dates

    West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced that Class 35 'Hymek' D7017 has been rostered for use on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May
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    Janine Booth 29 April, 2023
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    D6575 at Blue Anchor on the West Somerset Railway

    DEPG locomotives cover more than 4,000 miles in 2022 season at the West Somerset Railway

    The DEPG's 2022 running season on the West Somerset Railway came to close earlier this month.
    michael
    Michael Holden 24 October, 2022
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    D7017 was lifted at Williton on 29MAR22 HR

    DEPG release work update on Class 35 locomotive D7017

    The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group (DEPG) has issued an update on work taking place on Beyer Peacock Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7017.
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 31 March, 2022
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