The Mighty Class 52 “Western” — Power, Style, and a Sound Like No Other! Built between 1961 and 1964, the Class 52 locomotives were the pride of the Western Region of British Railways. With their sleek, muscular design and twin Maybach diesel engines, these locos were as powerful as they were beautiful — a true symbol of 1960s railway engineering. ⚙️✨ Nicknamed the “Westerns”, each locomotive carried a proud Western-themed name such as Western Champion, Western Fusilier, and Western Queen. They

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🚆 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