Paxman's diesels closing

[martyn]

It has been announced that the Paxman's diesel site in Colchester is to be closed by MAN group.

There is a long, if sometimes love-hate relationship with the railways.

For the history of the firm, and also what news is known about the closure, see here;

https://www.paxmanhistory.org.uk/

Whatever other types of their diesel engines had faults, the HST story would have been different without the Valenta and VP185 engines.

Martyn

[RailGooner]

Yes, this can only be read as sad rail news - even if only because of the HST link.

Bit of history with the RN too IIRC. I think probably a lot of folk who've ever worked in Mech Eng will know the name and be saddened by it's passing. We'll get over a little sadness - hope those whose jobs and livelihoods are affected get help and support and are to recover soon.

[martyn]

Their engines were used in both the Royal navy and Merchant navy; in the MN they were generally used as generators rather than propulsion motors.

Martyn