Class 142 (142011) Pacer train at the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire. Passing through Derby station on the way to Hammersmith. On the siding line is a class 127 ‘Bed-Pan’ Diesel Multiple Unit train which is sat waiting for restoration. | Adrian Watson

20K views · 333 reactions | The characteristic sound of a Pacer squealing on the rails as it sets off from the yard for another day’s work. Class 142 (142011) is based at the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire. | Adrian Watson | Facebook

Class 142 (142011) arriving at Butterley station. Class 142 diesel multiple unit passenger trains were built for British Rail from 1985 to 1987, with a high level of commonality with the widely-used Leyland National bus. They are part of the Pacer family of railbuses. The last set was withdrawn from service in 2020. This one is now based at the Midland Railway - Butterley in Derbyshire. | Adrian Watson

British Rail Class 20 diesel locomotives in action at the 2025 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Diesel Gala. | Schony747 Youtube & DVD

🚂 The Mighty Class 20 – A True British Rail Icon! 🚂 The Class 20 locomotive might look a bit quirky with its long-nose design, but don’t let that fool you — these workhorses were absolute legends on Britain’s railways. Introduced in the late 1950s, they became a familiar sight hauling coal, freight and even passenger trains across the network. With their unmistakable growl, reliability, and unique look, the Class 20s earned a place in the hearts of railway fans everywhere. And even today, many

⚡️🚆 The Mighty Class 90 – The Electric Workhorse of Britain’s Rails! ⚡️🚆 Introduced in the late 1980s, the British Rail Class 90 represents the golden age of electric traction in the UK — a perfect blend of power, speed, and reliability. Built by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) at Crewe Works between 1987 and 1990, these sleek locomotives were designed to handle everything from high-speed passenger trains to heavy freight. With a top speed of 110 mph and producing 5,000 horsepower, the