🚆 SULZER ARRIVES AT STAVERTON 🚆 25262, a British Rail Class 25 Sulzer locomotive, arrives at Staverton Station on the South Devon Railway. The loco was travelling from Buckfastleigh to Totnes during the railway's recent Diesel Gala, carrying the headboard "The Ratcatcher". A total of 327 Sulzer Type 2 locos were built at Darlington, Derby and Manchester between 1961 and 1967. Primarily designed for freight, they also hauled passenger services and were nicknamed "Rats" due to the sense they cou

🚆 The British Rail Class 156 – The Unsung Hero of Regional Rail 🚆 Introduced between 1987 and 1989, the Class 156 “Super Sprinter” has become one of the most reliable and familiar sights across the UK’s regional rail network. Built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham, these tough and dependable units were designed to bring comfort, efficiency, and modernity to local services at a time when Britain’s railways desperately needed a refresh. With their distinctive curved front ends, two-car layout, and

22 reactions | The sound of a British Rail class 31 locomotive #31601 . At WyvernRail plc - The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway earlier last year. #uktrainspotting #trains #diesellocomotive #class31 #britishrailways #railway #railways #locomotive #heritagerailway #transport | Adrian Watson | Facebook

⚡ The Mighty Class 87 – Power, Speed, and Elegance on the West Coast Main Line ⚡ Introduced in the early 1970s, the British Rail Class 87 electric locomotives were true symbols of modern rail travel. Built by BREL at Crewe between 1973 and 1975, these 36 powerful machines were designed for high-speed passenger services on the newly electrified West Coast Main Line. With their 5,000 horsepower and sleek styling, they quickly became favourites among rail fans and drivers alike. From hauling iconic

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