🚆 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

7.6K views · 93 reactions | Step back in time with Class 43 No. 43159, a rail legend that graced The Greatest Gathering! Put into service in the mid-1970s, this iconic train marked history by racing at an incredible 148 mph in 1987 - the fastest diesel train ever. Which other incredible trains did you enjoy at the event? Share your favourite moments of legendary locomotives below! #TheGreatestGathering #RailHistory #UK | ALSTOM | Facebook

3K views · 12 reactions | Class 43s & Hellfire Scania V8 #ryanwindridge #fyp #foryoupage #xycba #gloucester | Ryan Windridge | Facebook

🚆 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

🚆 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