B-17 restoration work in progress at the Smithsonian’s Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center #warbirds #ww2 #b17 #flyingfortress #ww2history | Daniel J Wheatcroft

🚂 British Rail Class 60 – The Last of the Heavy Haulers 🚂 Introduced between 1989 and 1993, the British Rail Class 60 represents the final generation of heavy freight locomotives built for British Rail. Designed and constructed by Brush Traction at Loughborough, these powerful machines were created to handle the heaviest bulk freight duties—hauling everything from steel and oil to aggregates across the UK’s rail network. Each Class 60 is powered by a miracle of British engineering – the Mirrle

🚂 British Rail Class 60 – The Last of the Heavy Haulers 🚂 Introduced between 1989 and 1993, the British Rail Class 60 represents the final generation of heavy freight locomotives built for British Rail. Designed and constructed by Brush Traction at Loughborough, these powerful machines were created to handle the heaviest bulk freight duties—hauling everything from steel and oil to aggregates across the UK’s rail network. Each Class 60 is powered by a miracle of British engineering – the Mirrle

In the world of cab ride videos, this footage is tops. We're on the rear locomotive of a six unit mid-train helper set and climbing Rogers Pass before the new line re-alignment. From the Pentrex show "Best of 1986 Railroading" https://rfd.video/Best1986 | Railfan Depot

🚂 Throwback to the Legendary Class 17 "Clayton" Locomotive! 🚂 Known for its unique center-cab design and distinctive low-profile shape, the British Rail Class 17 was a true icon of the 1960s. Built between 1962 and 1965, these diesel-electric workhorses were created to modernize freight operations — though their life on the rails was relatively short-lived. Despite technical troubles, the Class 17 holds a special place in the hearts of railway enthusiasts. Few locomotives captured the spirit o

🚂 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