The class 465 is a rather complex beast. The /0 & /1 sub-class were built by BREL/ABB and the /2 sub-class by Metro-Cammel. Whilst looking superficially similar, there are many audible and visual differences between them. From destination displays, to underframes, to windows, to braking equipment, to traction motors, the list goes on! To add to that, in 2010, the BREL/ABB examples were re-tractioned with new Hitachi equipment to improve reliability. This resulted in yet another new traction soun

💥🚂 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