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🚆✨ Remember the British Rail Class 101? ✨🚆 One of the most familiar sights on Britain’s railways for decades, the Class 101 diesel multiple units (DMUs) first rolled out in the late 1950s and quickly became the workhorses of local and regional services. Built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham, these sturdy trains served across the UK — from Scotland to Cornwall — carrying millions of passengers every year. Known for their reliability, longevity, and distinctive design, the Class 101s remained in

🚆 The Mighty Class 47 – Britain’s Workhorse of the Rails 🚆 Few locomotives have defined an era quite like the British Rail Class 47. Built between 1962 and 1968 by Brush Traction and BR Crewe Works, these powerful Type 4 diesels became the backbone of British Rail. With over 500 built, they could be seen hauling everything from prestigious express passenger services to heavy freight across the entire network. Known for their distinctive Sulzer engines and versatility, the Class 47s carried alm

66K views · 1.6K reactions | Here's a classic British Rail scene in 2024. A first generation class 108 DMU arrives and departs Highley Station on the Severn Valley Railway. May 2024. Here's a link if you want to support DMU preservation at SVR - https://www.svr-dmu.org.uk/ | Schony747 Youtube & DVD | Facebook