🚂 The Mighty Class 50 – A True Icon of British Rail! 🇬🇧 Few locomotives capture the heart of railfans quite like the British Rail Class 50. Built between 1967 and 1968 by English Electric, these 2,700 hp beasts were originally designed to speed up services on the West Coast Main Line before electrification took over. With their unmistakable growl, rugged looks, and thunderous 16-cylinder engines, Class 50s quickly earned legendary status. Nicknamed “Hoovers” due to the unique suction sound fr

🚂 The Mighty Class 50 – A True Icon of British Rail! 🇬🇧 Few locomotives capture the heart of railfans quite like the British Rail Class 50. Built between 1967 and 1968 by English Electric, these 2,700 hp beasts were originally designed to speed up services on the West Coast Main Line before electrification took over. With their unmistakable growl, rugged looks, and thunderous 16-cylinder engines, Class 50s quickly earned legendary status. Nicknamed “Hoovers” due to the unique suction sound fr

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59K views · 1.1K reactions | The sound of a class 50 locomotive. 50021 ‘Rodney’ at Keighley station. | Adrian Watson | Facebook

13K views · 247 reactions | Bit of Class 50 action today with 50021 dragging a failed HST passenger service to Bristol, whilst 50014 is heading towards Exeter with the Mk2F coaches, waiting patiently in the Down goods loop is 50149 with the ECC CDA’s | Wickfield Lane Junction | Facebook

29K views · 739 reactions | D0226 leading the heritage ballast train, with class 50 (50021) ‘Rodney’ at the rear. This was the Brake Van ride shuttle at The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway diesel gala. | Adrian Watson | Facebook

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