The BR Class 22 is a type of Bo-Bo diesel locomotive designed for the Western Region of BR and built by NBL. The Class has been nicknamed the Baby Warship due to their similarity to the Warship Class 42 locomotive. Fifty seven locomotives were built between 1959 and 1962 and operated in the West of England hauling both passengers and freight. The class was eventually displaced by the more powerful and reliable Hymeks and Warships, exacerbated by the bankruptcy of NBL in 1962 and the consequential lack of spares. By 1971 all had been decommissioned and none survived into preservation. Locomotive Details:- Class: 22
- Era: 6 (1967 - 1971)
- Wheel Configuration: Bo-Bo
- Finish: Pristine
Specifications:Features: - Finely moulded body with etched grills
- Cast wheel in the appropriate colour to match livery
- Sprung buffers
- All wheel pick up
- All wheel drive
- Cab lighting
- Directional lighting
- NEM couplings
- Coreless motor for smoother operation
- Includes spares bag with additional detailing parts
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