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. They were numbered in two series, D6600–D6608 and D6700–D6999. [3]

British Rail Class 37 § Preservation, for details – including liveries – of preserved locomotives.

The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel-electric locomotive. It is also known as the English Electric Type 3. The Class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan. The Class 37 became a familiar sight on many parts of the British Rail network. They were on Inter-City services in East Anglia and within Scotland.

Feb 18, 2024 · This category has the following 20 subcategories, out of 20 total.

Built by English Electric between 1960-1965, the British Rail Class 37 (English Electric Type 3), was the mainstay of the British Rail diesel locomotive fleet. With its versatile design, it had the capability to haul heavy freight trains, as well as mainline passenger services.

The British Rail Class 37 locomotive is a versatile workhorse that has served the rail industry for over five decades. Its flexibility and adaptability make it suitable for a wide range of and operations, including passenger services, freight services, and special operations and events.

Welcome to the new home for Class 37 Locomotive Data Site, now known as Class37.co.uk. Since 1997 I have been running the Class 37 Locomotive Group website, which has recorded the activities of the Class 37 locomotives. I have decided to split the class 37 information from the C37LGs website so that I can focus my time on developing this website.

May 15, 2008 · The British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotives, also known as the English Electric Type 3, were commissioned as a part of the 1955 British Rail modernisation plan. In total 309 were built, with the order split between English Electric's Vulcan Foundry at Newton-le-Willows and Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns, Darlington.

The British Rail Class 37is a diesel–electric locomotive. Also known as the English Electric Type 3, the class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan. They were numbered in two series, D6600–D6608 and D6700–D6999. [3] This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2019)

For broader coverage of this topic, see British Rail Class 37. The 309 members of the class 37 underwent many changes in their long career on British railways. Under the TOPS system each change was reflected in a change of identity. More information Colour Key ... Denotes TOPS numbers allocated, but never actually carried by the locomotive.