{"title":"Rapido Trains UK - Class 44","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-948503-class-44-br-green-with-small-yellow-panel-d2-helvellyn-sound-fitted","title":"Rapido Trains UK 948503 - Class 44 BR Green With Small Yellow Panel D2 'Helvellyn' (Sound Fitted)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eBR Class 44\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"site-content\" id=\"content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-area\" id=\"primary\"\u003e\u003cmain class=\"site-main\" id=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"post-19256 page type-page status-publish hentry\" id=\"post-19256\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"\u003eWe might like the weird and wacky here at Rapido but we also take pleasure in tackling more mainstream prototypes, especially when there’s a gap in the market for a ‘Rapido-standard’ model!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re delighted to announce that we’re filling one of the biggest gaps in the ranks of ‘N’ gauge diesels with an all-new family of ‘Peaks’, starting with the Class 44.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2_clear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Slider\" role=\"region\" data-ssid=\"73\" class=\"n2-section-smartslider fitvidsignore n2_clear\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-align n2-ss-align-visible\" id=\"n2-ss-73-align\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-device-mode=\"desktopPortrait\" class=\"n2-ss-slider n2-ow n2-has-hover n2-ss-desktopPortrait n2-ss-loaded\" data-responsive=\"fullwidth\" data-creator=\"Smart Slider 3\" id=\"n2-ss-73\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-1 n2_ss__touch_element n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-2 n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-3 n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-backgrounds n2-ow-all\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mode=\"fit\" data-public-id=\"1\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/948003.png?v=1749046458\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003eBR ordered ten new Co-Cos from Derby Works as part of its appraisal of comparative locomotive designs (dubbed the ‘Pilot Scheme’). They were inspired by the LMS’ and Southern’s pioneer diesel designs and were outwardly similar to English Electric’s Type 4 (subsequently Class 40). Although fitted with a Sulzer 12LDA28 diesel engine capable of 2,300hp, the new BR Type 4s were heavy. Their 133 ton weight required a 1Co-Co1 wheel arrangement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003eThe first, D1, emerged from Derby in 1959 and was named Scafell Pike. The remaining nine locomotives were also named after English and Welsh peaks and the class soon gained the nickname ‘Peak’, which was also applied to the subsequent Class 45s and Class 46s.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003eAlthough a mixed traffic design, they were initially used on West Coast Main Line passenger services before being transferred en masse to the Midland Main Line. The subsequent arrival of the Sulver Type 4s (later Class 45) meant that the BR Type 4s (which would become Class 44 on TOPS) were allocated predominantly to freight work radiating out from Toton. Consequently, they could be seen as far afield as York or Severn Tunnel Junction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cpicture data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider71\/DE371.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mode=\"fit\" data-public-id=\"2\" 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data-color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mode=\"fit\" data-public-id=\"3\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cpicture data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider71\/204318.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-color\" data-color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mode=\"fit\" data-public-id=\"4\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cpicture data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider71\/281048.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003eAny small class of locomotive was always under threat and the ‘44s’ were no exceptions. 44003 was withdrawn in July 1976 and all had gone by the end of 1980. Happily, two survive: D8 Penyghent is based at Peak Rail and D4 Great Gable is owned by the Peak Locomotive Company and is based at the Midland Railway-Butterley.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2_clear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Slider\" role=\"region\" data-ssid=\"72\" class=\"n2-section-smartslider fitvidsignore n2_clear\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-align n2-ss-align-visible\" id=\"n2-ss-72-align\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-device-mode=\"desktopPortrait\" class=\"n2-ss-slider n2-ow n2-has-hover n2-ss-desktopPortrait n2-ss-loaded\" data-responsive=\"fullwidth\" data-creator=\"Smart Slider 3\" id=\"n2-ss-72\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-1 n2_ss__touch_element n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-2 n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-3 n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-backgrounds n2-ow-all\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mode=\"fit\" data-public-id=\"1\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cpicture data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider72\/UK948A11.png\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-color\" data-color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mode=\"fit\" data-public-id=\"2\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cpicture data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider72\/UK948A31.png\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-color\" data-color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mode=\"fit\" data-public-id=\"3\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cpicture data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider72\/UK948B11.png\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-color\" data-color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mode=\"fit\" data-public-id=\"4\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cpicture data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg data-skip-lazy=\"1\" class=\"skip-lazy\" loading=\"eager\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider72\/UK948B5.png\" decoding=\"async\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003eOur new models will feature a variety of detail differences seen across the locomotives working life (including plated-over steps on the body side, removal of inner sandboxes and extra steps on the bogies) to allow us to produce the definitive N gauge class 44 model. These nine new models will feature a high-quality specification including:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-title=\"\" data-alt=\"\" data-y=\"50\" data-x=\"50\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-blur=\"0\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDirectional Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext18 Decoder Socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality motor and drive mechanism for smooth running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDCC Sound option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEM Coupler pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted wipers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of discs so you may apply your chosen headcode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtched radiator fan grill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rapido Trains UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366702797185,"sku":"948503","price":213.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/948003_5a37aa73-2cbf-47cd-a6cf-b7b6db9f0d03.png?v=1749046642"},{"product_id":"rapido-trains-uk-948507-class-44-br-blie-44007-ingleborough-sound-fitted-1","title":"Rapido Trains UK 948507 - Class 44 BR Blie 44007 'Ingleborough' (Sound Fitted)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-header\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container content-align-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003eBR Class 44\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"content\" class=\"site-content\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woostify-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"\u003e\u003cmain id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"\u003e\n\u003carticle id=\"post-19256\" class=\"post-19256 page type-page status-publish hentry\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"\u003eWe might like the weird and wacky here at Rapido but we also take pleasure in tackling more mainstream prototypes, especially when there’s a gap in the market for a ‘Rapido-standard’ model!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re delighted to announce that we’re filling one of the biggest gaps in the ranks of ‘N’ gauge diesels with an all-new family of ‘Peaks’, starting with the Class 44.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-center\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2_clear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-section-smartslider fitvidsignore n2_clear\" data-ssid=\"73\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Slider\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"n2-ss-73-align\" class=\"n2-ss-align n2-ss-align-visible\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"n2-ss-73\" data-creator=\"Smart Slider 3\" data-responsive=\"fullwidth\" class=\"n2-ss-slider n2-ow n2-has-hover n2-ss-desktopPortrait n2-ss-loaded\" data-device-mode=\"desktopPortrait\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-1 n2_ss__touch_element n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-2 n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slider-3 n2-ow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-backgrounds n2-ow-all\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\" data-public-id=\"1\" data-mode=\"fit\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5292\/7467\/files\/948007.png?v=1749046821\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003eBR ordered ten new Co-Cos from Derby Works as part of its appraisal of comparative locomotive designs (dubbed the ‘Pilot Scheme’). They were inspired by the LMS’ and Southern’s pioneer diesel designs and were outwardly similar to English Electric’s Type 4 (subsequently Class 40). Although fitted with a Sulzer 12LDA28 diesel engine capable of 2,300hp, the new BR Type 4s were heavy. Their 133 ton weight required a 1Co-Co1 wheel arrangement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003eThe first, D1, emerged from Derby in 1959 and was named Scafell Pike. The remaining nine locomotives were also named after English and Welsh peaks and the class soon gained the nickname ‘Peak’, which was also applied to the subsequent Class 45s and Class 46s.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003eAlthough a mixed traffic design, they were initially used on West Coast Main Line passenger services before being transferred en masse to the Midland Main Line. The subsequent arrival of the Sulver Type 4s (later Class 45) meant that the BR Type 4s (which would become Class 44 on TOPS) were allocated predominantly to freight work radiating out from Toton. 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data-title=\"\"\u003e\u003cpicture class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rapidotrains.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/slider71\/281048.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"eager\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"100\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\"\u003eAny small class of locomotive was always under threat and the ‘44s’ were no exceptions. 44003 was withdrawn in July 1976 and all had gone by the end of 1980. 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