🚂 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

🚂 CLASS 37 – The Diesel Legend Still Turning Heads! 🔧💨 Few locomotives have captured hearts quite like the Class 37. Introduced in the early 1960s by British Rail, this iconic diesel-electric beast earned the nickname “Tractor” for its unmistakable engine roar and rugged endurance. Whether hauling heavy freight, working passenger services across rural Britain, or thundering down windswept coastlines, the Class 37 has done it all — and with style. Over 300 were built, and incredibly, many are