The final use of 50s in regular service was on 24 May 1992 with 50007 and 50050. These pair plus 50033 were retained until early 1994 for railtour use. The 50s have proved popular with preservationists with a remarkable 22 surviving, though not all are operational and it is possible that some may never be restored. All are naturally in refurbished condition though 50044 has been cosmetically restored as D444. |
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A somewhat grubby 50048 idling in the carriage sidings at Clapham
Junction in February 1986.
photograph by Mark Westcott |
| As detailed on the previous page 50049 was experimentally
converted into a dedicated freight loco as 50149. At Old Oak Common on 6 August
2000 preserved 50049 was cosmetically portraying 50149.
photograph by Colin Duff |
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50049 Defiance is seen here in its later BR days at the head of a
train at Waterloo.
photograph by Jonathan Hall |
| Contrast this to our first class 50 picture - preserved 50050
Fearless is now in "large logo" livery and was another of the
50s on display at Old Oak Common on 6 August 2000.
photograph by Colin Duff |
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