A brief look inside the cab of a class 45 locomotive. 45108 has recently returned to the Midland Railway - Butterley from its placement at the East Lancashire Railway to have some repairs and maintenance work carried out. You can see the cab interior is looking a bit tired, but it probably looks similar to how it was when it was in British Rail service. The mighty Sulzer engine still runs sweetly though! #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railways #trainspotting #heritagerailway #class4

🚂 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