British Rail Class 24 (Sulzer Type 2) The British Rail Class 24, also known as the Sulzer Type 2, was one of the quiet heroes of Britain’s diesel revolution. Built between 1958 and 1961 as part of the 1955 Modernisation Plan, these locomotives helped bridge the gap between steam and the modern railway we know today. In this video, we explore the full story of the Class 24 — from its rugged Sulzer engine and distinctive early liveries, to its hard-working life across Britain. You’ll discover how

Class 101 unit, with a class 117 centre car. At the Great Central Railway. #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railways #trainspotting #heritagerailway #class101 #class117 #railcar | Adrian Watson

The British Rail Class 37 — A True Railway Icon 🇬🇧 Nicknamed "The Tractor" for its unforgettable growl, the Class 37 has been thundering down British tracks since the 1960s. From hauling express passengers to heavy freight, this diesel-electric legend became a backbone of British Rail — and many are still running today on heritage lines and in active service. 🎥 I’ve just created a 10-part video series packed with real Class 37 footage, narrated in a proper British voice, and loaded with railw

Class 101 / 117 DMU arrives at a chilly Loughborough Central station on the Great Central Railway #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railway #railways #trainspotting #class101 #heritagerailway | Adrian Watson

The British Rail Class 25 – Britain’s Unsung Diesel Workhorse 🚆 Built between 1961 and 1967, the British Rail Class 25, also known as the Sulzer Type 2, became one of the most important diesel locomotives of the British Rail era. Reliable, versatile, and found almost everywhere, these locos handled everything from heavy freight to passenger services — including the famous summer Saturday holiday trains to Aberystwyth. Often overshadowed by larger and more glamorous classes, the Class 25 quietly

The British Rail Class 71: Britain’s Forgotten High-Power Electric Locomotive. The British Rail Class 71 was one of the most powerful and charismatic electric locomotives ever to run in Britain. Introduced in the late 1950s, these 750V DC giants hauled heavy express passenger and freight trains across the Southern Region, particularly through Kent. Nicknamed “Roarers” for the unforgettable sound of their traction motors, the Class 71s were engineering muscle in motion — delivering immense power

Our class 47 diesel locomotive operated passenger services today for the first time in its new Rail Express Systems (RES) livery! 47714 is seen here at Leyburn Station, running round its train, in preparation to take the 1220 service back to Leeming Bar. Come and see this loco for yourself tomorrow and Monday at our home fleet diesel gala. Timetables, loco roster and tickets here: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/diesel-gala/ 🎥 Nick Keegan (24.05.2025) #class47 #britishrail #classictraction #r