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The Mighty Class 52 “Western” — Power, Style, and a Sound Like No Other! Built between 1961 and 1964, the Class 52 locomotives were the pride of the Western Region of British Railways. With their sleek, muscular design and twin Maybach diesel engines, these locos were as powerful as they were beautiful — a true symbol of 1960s railway engineering. ⚙️✨ Nicknamed the “Westerns”, each locomotive carried a proud Western-themed name such as Western Champion, Western Fusilier, and Western Queen. They

The Class 52 “Western” – The Pride of the Diesel-Hydraulic Era! ...

🚆✨ Remember the British Rail Class 101? ✨🚆 One of the most familiar sights on Britain’s railways for decades, the Class 101 diesel multiple units (DMUs) first rolled out in the late 1950s and quickly became the workhorses of local and regional services. Built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham, these sturdy trains served across the UK — from Scotland to Cornwall — carrying millions of passengers every year. Known for their reliability, longevity, and distinctive design, the Class 101s remained in