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In this section are a selection of Worcester based locomotives at various locations mostly outside the county.
This is Swindon built 'Castle' class No.7007 'Great Western'. This locomotives was built by the Great Western Railway 1946 and spent its entire working life as a Worcester engine being withdrawn for scrap in 1963. Instantly recognisable to local enthusiasts by its crest below the nameplate, the engine was in typical Worcester condition when it was photographed at Hereford on 2nd August 1958.
Most of Worcester's passenger turns to Hereford were out and back at a time. The engine would turn at Hereford station and stable with the stock until time to return to Worcester. However the early morning up 'Cathedrals Express' required that a Worcester based 'Castle' class locomotive stable overnight at Hereford shed (Hereford had no 'Castle's at this time). This is No.7031 'Cromwells Castle' on Hereford shed on 6th May 1962. This engine had been transferred to Worcester from Swindon in March until withdrawn in July 1963 after only 13 years in service.