c2c and DLR Trains at Limehouse - 09/03/16

British Rail Class 81 – The Electric Pioneer of the West Coast Main Line! ⚡️ The Class 81 locomotive was one of the true trailblazers of the modern electric era. Introduced in the early 1960s, these powerful AC electric engines helped usher in a new age on the West Coast Main Line, replacing steam and bringing speed, reliability, and a bold new future for British Rail. With their distinctive design, smooth running, and legendary service life, the Class 81s became icons of early mainline electrif

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The Class 803 is operated by Lumo trains. It is an electric multiple unit train, which has batteries as an emergency backup, rather than a diesel engine. #trains #electriclocomotive #britishrailways #railway #railways #trainspotting #railroad #Lumo #class803 | Adrian Watson

114 reactions · 6 comments | The classic Mark3 -InterCity 125 - standard class carriage. These were built by British Rail Engineering Limited at their Derby works between 1975-1988. #trains #class43 #britishrailways #railway #railways #railroad | Adrian Watson | Facebook