25265 Harlech Castle, BR Class 25

Notable history

Built at BR Derby Locomotive Works and delivered new as D7615 to Eastfield on 12 May 1966. It was withdrawn at Crewe on 18 March 1987.

Additional notes

Location and status last confirmed Nemesis Rail, Burton-on-Trent, August 2026. Subject to verification.

Carried both D7615 and 25265; the two are one locomotive.

Other survivors of this class

25173 John F KennedyBattlefield Line — 25173 <em>John F Kennedy</em>, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7523. Last confirmed at the Battlefield Line as of August 2026.
25185South Devon Railway (heritage) — 25185, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7535. Last confirmed at the South Devon Railway (heritage) as of August 2026.
25191South Devon Railway (heritage) — 25191, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7541. Last confirmed at the South Devon Railway (heritage) as of August 2026.
25235Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway — 25235, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7585. Last confirmed at the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway as of August 2026.
25244Kent & East Sussex Railway — 25244, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7594. Last confirmed at the Kent & East Sussex Railway as of August 2026.
25278 SybillaNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway — 25278 <em>Sybilla</em>, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7628. Last confirmed at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway as of August 2026.
25279East Lancashire Railway — 25279, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7629. Last confirmed at the East Lancashire Railway as of August 2026.
25283 — 25283, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7633. No confirmed location; see the notes.
25309Peak Rail — 25309, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7659. Last confirmed at the Peak Rail as of August 2026.
25313Worksop — 25313, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7663. Last confirmed at the Worksop as of August 2026.
25321Midland Railway Centre, Butterley — 25321, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7671. Last confirmed at the Midland Railway Centre, Butterley as of August 2026.
25262South Devon Railway (heritage) — 25262, BR Class 25 Type 2 diesel-electric, originally D7612. Last confirmed at the South Devon Railway (heritage) as of August 2026.

Running number (BR/operator)	25265
Name	Harlech Castle
Locomotive class	British Rail Class 25
Power type	Diesel-electric
Current location	Nemesis Rail, Burton-on-Trent
Operating status	Stored
Year built	1966