🚂 The British Rail Class 17 “Clayton” — A Diesel That Tried, But Never Quite Triumphed 🚂 Introduced in the early 1960s, the Class 17 was an ambitious attempt by British Rail to replace ageing steam shunters and mixed-traffic engines with a new generation of centre-cab diesel locomotives. Built by the Clayton Equipment Company and Beyer Peacock between 1962 and 1965, these distinctive machines were instantly recognisable by their low profile and central cab — designed to improve visibility for

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The Mighty Class 56 – Britain’s Heavy Hauler! 💨 Introduced in the mid-1970s, the British Rail Class 56 was a true workhorse of the diesel era. Built for heavy freight duties, these 3,250-horsepower locomotives were affectionately known as “Grids” due to the distinctive grilles on their sides. The early examples were built in Romania by Electroputere, but quality issues meant later units were assembled at Doncaster and Crewe. Despite a rough start, once sorted, the Class 56 became a favourite am

662K views · 9.9K reactions | Clapham Junction hasn’t heard anything as loud as these class 56s!! | Francis Bourgeois | Facebook

This is why I love class 56s — the best horns and the best thrash! | Francis Bourgeois

4.1K views · 30 reactions | It is always such a treat chasing class 56s, the sound always gets me! #trains | Trains Rail | Facebook

The Mighty Class 56 – Britain’s Heavy Hauler! 💨 Introduced in the mid-1970s, the British Rail Class 56 was a true workhorse of the diesel era. Built for heavy freight duties, these 3,250-horsepower locomotives were affectionately known as “Grids” due to the distinctive grilles on their sides. The early examples were built in Romania by Electroputere, but quality issues meant later units were assembled at Doncaster and Crewe. Despite a rough start, once sorted, the Class 56 became a favourite am

620 reactions · 12 shares | The sound of a class 56 (56078) pulling away. #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railways #trainspotting #class56 #diesel | Adrian Watson | Facebook

🚆 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