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Class 53. Class 53 was composed of a single locomotive D1200 "Falcon" which was purchased after extensive tests on BR. It was a 2880 hp Brush development of the class 47. 1200 "Falcon" is seen on an up Paddington express passing Reading Diesel Depot in July 1971. It was withdrawn in 1975. Photo by Michael Taylor (mtaylor6@home.com) Website www.members.home.net/mtaylor6