From 1963 the Beyer Peacock type three locomotives became a familiar site at Worcester as they were introduced on the London (Paddington) to Hereford express passenger services. Later they took over local semi-fast services.
The photograph above, taken by Adrian Booth Shows No.D7065 in the yard at Worcester shed on 26th July 1968. Another example of the same class is behind.
The first 'Hymek' class locomotive No.D7000 (with the 'D' painted out) is one of the pair of centre roads at Worcester Shrub Hill Station. The really interesting part of this photograph is the long removed set of points providing access to and from the 'Up' platform. Photograph by Robert Cooke.
This rather grainy photograph taken on 31st January 1967 from the bridge that carries Lower Howsell Road over the railway shows 'Hymek' class 35 locomotive No.D7008 at the head of the 11:01 service to London Paddington. The 'Hymek' would without doubt be removed at Worcester Shrub Hill together with the two parcels vans. The photograph is the copyright of Robert Cooke.