🚂 The British Rail Class 17 “Clayton” — A Diesel That Tried, But Never Quite Triumphed 🚂 Introduced in the early 1960s, the Class 17 was an ambitious attempt by British Rail to replace ageing steam shunters and mixed-traffic engines with a new generation of centre-cab diesel locomotives. Built by the Clayton Equipment Company and Beyer Peacock between 1962 and 1965, these distinctive machines were instantly recognisable by their low profile and central cab — designed to improve visibility for

⚡️The Versatile Class 73 Electro-Diesel – Power on Rails!⚡️ Introduced in the 1960s, the British Rail Class 73 is a true hybrid hero — part electric, part diesel, and entirely unique. Designed for the Southern Region, these locomotives could draw power from the third rail or switch to their onboard diesel engine when off the electrified network. From hauling express passenger trains to shunting freight and rescue duties, the Class 73 proved itself a master of adaptability. Even today, several re

🚂 The Mighty Class 73 – The Locomotive That Could Do Everything ⚡️ Some locomotives are powerful. Some are clever. But the British Rail Class 73? That’s the rare beast that was both. Born in the 1960s for the Southern Region, the Class 73 was a true hybrid pioneer — a locomotive that could run on 750V third-rail electric power and its own onboard diesel engine. In an era long before hybrids were cool, the 73 quietly proved just how versatile a locomotive could be. From hauling expresses out of

Class 73 – The Hybrid Hero of British Rail! ⚡🚂 Some locomotives were powerful. Some were clever. The Class 73? It was BOTH — long before hybrids were cool. Born in the 1960s, this mighty ED could run on third-rail power and its own diesel engine, making it one of the most versatile machines ever to roam the Southern Region. Need to haul a passenger train? Tow a failed EMU? Move engineering stock at 3am? Call a 73. With their iconic hum, unique cab shape, and rock-solid reliability, the Class 73

⚡️The Versatile Class 73 Electro-Diesel – Power on Rails!⚡️ Introduced in the 1960s, the British Rail Class 73 is a true hybrid hero — part electric, part diesel, and entirely unique. Designed for the Southern Region, these locomotives could draw power from the third rail or switch to their onboard diesel engine when off the electrified network. From hauling express passenger trains to shunting freight and rescue duties, the Class 73 proved itself a master of adaptability. Even today, several re

⚡️The Versatile Class 73 Electro-Diesel – Power on Rails!⚡️ Introduced in the 1960s, the British Rail Class 73 is a true hybrid hero — part electric, part diesel, and entirely unique. Designed for the Southern Region, these locomotives could draw power from the third rail or switch to their onboard diesel engine when off the electrified network. From hauling express passenger trains to shunting freight and rescue duties, the Class 73 proved itself a master of adaptability. Even today, several re