32K views · 283 reactions | Richard Trevithick, a British inventor,...

Today's the day - get up close and personal with the GB Railfreight and Progress Rail Class 69 at 6PM on our YouTube channel! Here's a teaser to whet your appetite. Not long to go until you can see the full thing! https://youtu.be/zdSC-WF-eNI | Severn Valley Railway

7.5K views · 275 reactions | Our behind the scenes video with the NEW GB Railfreight Progress Rail Class 69 will drop TOMORROW at 6pm on YouTube. Head to the following link, subscribe, set notifications and get ready for a truly unique look at 69001! https://youtu.be/zdSC-WF-eNI | Severn Valley Railway | Facebook

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🚂 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

13K views · 155 reactions |  The British Rail Class 17 “Clayton” — A...