BR Class 37 No. 37 190
The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel-electric locomotive, also known as the English Electric Type 3. The Class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan and were numbered in two series, D6600-D6608 and D6700-D6999. The Class 37 became a familiar sight on many parts of the British Rail network, in particular forming the main motive power for Inter-City services in East Anglia and within Scotland. They also performed well on secondary and inter-regional services for many years. The Class 37s are known to some railway enthusiasts as ‘Tractors’, a nickname due to the agricultural sound of the diesel engine of the locomotive. Despite all members of the build now being over 50 years old, over 60 locomotives are still mainline registered and remain active undertaking a variety of passenger, freight and departmental duties on the national rail network. Approximately 30 locomotives have been preserved. BR 37 190 is currently in Margate at The One:One Collection.
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NER 305
OFFICER’S SALOON COACH
This coach was built in North Eastern Railway’s York works in 1903 and was liveried in deep crimson with the running number 305. The luxurious interior includes fine examples of cabinetry and heavy, free-standing furniture typical of its period.
Used as a clerestory (having a raised, windowed section of roof running down the centre of the carriage) observation saloon car, the carriage has a 4ft 8 1/2 inch gauge and wheel arrangement of 4-w bogies. During its lifetime it has carried several different numbers (LNER 2305, DE902177 and 99051) and had quite a few owners.
It was originally restored by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL York) in 1973 where it was returned to its original NER livery, and spent some time at the Ribble Steam Railway before joining the collection. NER 305 is a unique and excellent example of its type.
Photos by: David Babaian
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