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In the 1960s as diesel locomotives took over from steam, many of the major express trains to and from London and the West Country were diesel hauled. Here D30, a Sulzer Type 4 or "Peak" passes through Woodlesford light engine on a cold winter's day, 28 December 1967. Photo Gerry Firth.
 
 
Another Peak passes through enroute for Leeds on a gloomy Sunday morning. Photo Derek Rayner.