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Class 09 (09001) on passenger train duties. This shunter was built in 1959 The British Rail Class 09 is designed for shunting and short-distance freight trips along branch lines. So it is ideally suited for occasionally pulling passenger carriages along this Peak Rail heritage line. These locomotives are nearly identical to the more numerous Class 08 shunting locomotives but have different gearing, giving a higher top speed at the expense of a lower tractive effort. This superbly restored locomo

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🚂 Throwback to the Legendary Class 17 "Clayton" Locomotive! 🚂 Known for its unique center-cab design and distinctive low-profile shape, the British Rail Class 17 was a true icon of the 1960s. Built between 1962 and 1965, these diesel-electric workhorses were created to modernize freight operations — though their life on the rails was relatively short-lived. Despite technical troubles, the Class 17 holds a special place in the hearts of railway enthusiasts. Few locomotives captured the spirit o