British Rail Class 24 (Sulzer Type 2) The British Rail Class 24, also known as the Sulzer Type 2, was one of the quiet heroes of Britain’s diesel revolution. Built between 1958 and 1961 as part of the 1955 Modernisation Plan, these locomotives helped bridge the gap between steam and the modern railway we know today. In this video, we explore the full story of the Class 24 — from its rugged Sulzer engine and distinctive early liveries, to its hard-working life across Britain. You’ll discover how

🚂 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