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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,

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🚆 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 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

🚆 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