Built by English Electric at their Vulcan Foundry in Newton-Le-Willows, Class 50 represents the last mixed traffic diesel type to be built for British Rail and, at the end of its career, it was one of only three classes of diesel capable of 100mph duties. From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection.
The complete film takes a look at what is widely-considered to be the best mixed-traffic engine in the country, the Black Five model.
The complete film takes a look at what is widely-considered to be the best mixed-traffic engine in the country, the Black Five model.
This superb locomotive was saved from scrapping in 1966. After a chequered preservation career, she was restored to main line condition. This programme covers her return – her first runs over the scenic Settle-Carlisle and a foray back on her native metals in Scotland, as well as use on the Great...