🚂 British Rail Class 81 – The Electric Pioneer of the West Coast Main Line! ⚡️ The Class 81 locomotive was one of the true trailblazers of the modern electric era. Introduced in the early 1960s, these powerful AC electric engines helped usher in a new age on the West Coast Main Line, replacing steam and bringing speed, reliability, and a bold new future for British Rail. With their distinctive design, smooth running, and legendary service life, the Class 81s became icons of early mainline elect

A brief look inside the cab of a class 45 locomotive. 45108 has recently returned to the Midland Railway - Butterley from its placement at the East Lancashire Railway to have some repairs and maintenance work carried out. You can see the cab interior is looking a bit tired, but it probably looks similar to how it was when it was in British Rail service. The mighty Sulzer engine still runs sweetly though! #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railways #trainspotting #heritagerailway #class4