Class 24, D5054 (24054), is one of just four preserved examples from the original 151 strong fleet of class 24 locomotives. This locomotive was built at the BR Crewe works in 1959. It was withdrawn from normal BR service in 1976. However, it was then converted to a carriage heating unit (ADB968008). It was based in a few locations in the West Country in this capacity until moved to Cambridge in 1982 and stored. It was secured for preservation in 1983 and now usually based at the East Lancashire

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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