Background The British Rail Class 43 High Speed Train (HST) or Intercity 125 is a high speed diesel locomotive, capable of speeds of up to 148 mph. Powered by a Paxman Valenta prime mover, the HST...
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Background Built by English Electric between 1960-1965, the British Rail Class 37 (English Electric Type 3), was the mainstay of the British Rail diesel locomotive fleet. With its versatile design,...
Ever since the very beginning of rail transport, the steam engine was a common sight at the head end of a train. The sights and sounds of the steam engines could not be mistaken. However, with the...
Locomotives are impressive machines with brute strength and reliability. They are equipped with many features and electronic safety systems. However, the more equipment, the higher the price...
For over forty years, government run British Rail commanded the nation's rail network. However, during the 1990s, the government proposed privatisation, much to the disapproval of the labour...
As a lifelong rail enthusiast, I have often pondered about the mechanics behind multiple unit operation and how one engineer can run multiple locomotives at once. So, how do multiple locomotives...