British Rail Class 24 (Sulzer Type 2) The British Rail Class 24, also known as the Sulzer Type 2, was one of the quiet heroes of Britain’s diesel revolution. Built between 1958 and 1961 as part of the 1955 Modernisation Plan, these locomotives helped bridge the gap between steam and the modern railway we know today. In this video, we explore the full story of the Class 24 — from its rugged Sulzer engine and distinctive early liveries, to its hard-working life across Britain. You’ll discover how

21K views · 609 reactions | Our class 121 ‘bubble car’ was operating this week for a local schools visit as part of our heritage education programme. 121032 arrived at our railway in May 2015. It previously operated services for Arriva Trains Wales on the Cardiff Bay line until it was withdrawn from service in 2013.  Nick Keegan (13.10.2025) | Wensleydale Railway | Facebook

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Class 121 DMU cab ride Claydon Junction to Didcot

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,

298 reactions · 31 comments | Inside a ‘Bubble car’ #class121 #55034 #121034 at WyvernRail plc - The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in Derbyshire. #uktrainspotting #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railway #railways #trainspotting Preserved Railcars by #heritagerailway #travel | Adrian Watson | Facebook

2.2K views · 30 reactions | British Rail Class 101 heritage diesel multiple unit action at the Great Central Railway Loughborough England. July 2025. | Schony747 Youtube & DVD | Facebook