Class 37s growling through Derby station. Locomotives built in the 1960s, still working on the mainline in 2025. | Adrian Watson

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💥🚂 Rugged. Powerful. Unmistakable. The Class 37 is one of the true legends of Britain’s railways. Built in the early 1960s by English Electric, these Type 3 diesels became the backbone of British Rail — hauling everything from heavy coal trains in South Wales to express passenger services in Scotland. Nicknamed “tractors” for their unforgettable growling engine sound, Class 37s became a favourite of railfans everywhere. And remarkably, many are still working today — proving just how tough and

29K views · 802 reactions | The sound of a class 37, English Electric 12CSVT engine ticking over. #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railways #trainspotting #heritagerailway #class37 #englishelectric | Adrian Watson | Facebook

🚂 The Mighty Class 37 – A True British Icon 🇬🇧 Few locomotives have captured the hearts of enthusiasts quite like the British Rail Class 37. Introduced between 1960 and 1965, these rugged Type 3 diesel-electrics were built by English Electric and quickly became the backbone of the network. With their distinctive growl from the 12CSVT engine, they earned affectionate nicknames like "Tractors" for their unmistakable sound and sheer pulling power. From express passenger trains in the 1960s to he

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