BR 'Class 40' 1Co-Co1 diesel No. D354. Built by English Electric Vulcan Foundry in July 1961 and withdrawn in January 1982 as TOPS No. 40154.

This is the sight that so many visiting enthusiasts could witness at Rose Grove, one of Britain's few remaining steam sheds in April 1968. Four or five steam locomotives can be made out through the smoky haze, but D354 is taking centre stage on this snowy day.

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