The British Rail Class 31 – The Ultimate Diesel Workhorse The British Rail Class 31, also known as the Brush Type 2, was one of the most versatile and widely used diesel locomotives in British railway history. Introduced in the late 1950s as part of British Railways’ Modernisation Plan, the Class 31 went on to work passenger, freight, parcels, and even departmental duties across almost every region of the UK. In this video, we explore the origins of the Class 31, its early reliability problems,

The Last Days of the Westerns – Farewell to the Class 52 Legends Step back into the final, unforgettable chapter of the Class 52 Western diesel-hydraulics — the locomotives that defined the Western Region and captured the hearts of generations. In this video, we journey through rare footage of the very last days of the Westerns, from Wolverhampton to Paignton, from Plymouth to Paddington. See iconic machines such as Western Talisman, Western Pathfinder, Western Lady, Western Sentinel, Western Th

Visiting BR Class 52 “Western Champion” passes by Wurzel Crossing as she makes her to way to Swanage with a service from Nordon during the Diesel Gala preview day back in May. #BR#Class52#western#westernchampion#dieselhydraulic#diesellocomotive#dieseltrains#swanagerailway#swanagesteamrailway#dieselgala#corfecastle#dorset#visitdorsetofficial#reels#video#ukrailscene#ukrailway#severnvalleyrailway | Southern Steam Lad Photography

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🚆✨ The Mighty Westerns – Icons of the Diesel-Hydraulic Era The Class 52 “Western” locomotives were some of the most distinctive diesels to ever run on British Rail. Introduced in the 1960s for the Western Region, their bold design, hydraulic transmission, and powerful performance made them unforgettable. Painted in striking liveries like maroon, green, and BR blue, the Westerns became fan favourites – but their careers were sadly cut short by the mid-1970s. 🎥 In this video, we explore the full