BR & Paxman

Biography

'BR & Paxman' is used in this encyclopedia where a British Railways diesel locomotive class was designed in partnership with Davey Paxman & Co. of Colchester (latterly Paxman within MAN Energy Solutions). Paxman's Ventura, Y series and ultimately the high-speed VP185 engine were used in several BR diesel classes including the Class 29 re-engined locomotives and elements of the High Speed Train power-car fleet.