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

🚆 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

🚂 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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