Class 09 (09001) on passenger train duties. This shunter was built in 1959 The British Rail Class 09 is designed for shunting and short-distance freight trips along branch lines. So it is ideally suited for occasionally pulling passenger carriages along this Peak Rail heritage line. These locomotives are nearly identical to the more numerous Class 08 shunting locomotives but have different gearing, giving a higher top speed at the expense of a lower tractive effort. This superbly restored locomo

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96K views · 1.8K reactions | Class 142 (142011) arriving at Butterley station. Class 142 diesel multiple unit passenger trains were built for British Rail from 1985 to 1987, with a high level of commonality with the widely-used Leyland National bus. They are part of the Pacer family of railbuses. The last set was withdrawn from service in 2020. This one is now based at the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire. | Adrian Watson | Facebook

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🚂 The Mighty Class 20 – A True British Rail Icon! 🚂 The Class 20 locomotive might look a bit quirky with its long-nose design, but don’t let that fool you — these workhorses were absolute legends on Britain’s railways. Introduced in the late 1950s, they became a familiar sight hauling coal, freight and even passenger trains across the network. With their unmistakable growl, reliability, and unique look, the Class 20s earned a place in the hearts of railway fans everywhere. And even today, many

⚡️🚆 The Mighty Class 90 – The Electric Workhorse of Britain’s Rails! ⚡️🚆 Introduced in the late 1980s, the British Rail Class 90 represents the golden age of electric traction in the UK — a perfect blend of power, speed, and reliability. Built by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) at Crewe Works between 1987 and 1990, these sleek locomotives were designed to handle everything from high-speed passenger trains to heavy freight. With a top speed of 110 mph and producing 5,000 horsepower, the