LIMA OO Scale L204969, CLASS 37 , TRANSRAIL "BRITISH STEEL WORKINGTON", Diesel Loco. No.37505

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History -: 

The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel locomotive. 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, 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 37 is known by railway enthusiasts as a "Tractor", the nickname derived from the similarity of the sound of the locomotive.

In the 1980s many locomotives were refurbished, which has meant the Class 37 fleet is one of the longest surviving classes on British railways. However, the introduction of new Class 66 locomotives has meant many 37s have been withdrawn or scrapped. The last few British examples are operated by EWS (English Welsh & Scottish) and Direct Rail Services, who retain small fleets, with several examples also operated by spot-hire companies. However, second-hand Class 37s have also proved popular in the export market, with some examples currently operating in Spain and France (serving the construction of these countries' high-speed railway networks).

Trans-Rail was a trainload railfreight operator based in South West England, Wales, the North West and Scotland. It was formed in 1994 prior to the privatisation of British Rail.

The company livery was based on the previous Trainload Freight two-tone grey livery, with the addition of a blue and red "T" logo and Trans-Rail branding.

Trans-Rail operated Class 08's, 31's, 37's, 56's and Class 60's.

Trans-Rail, Load-Haul and Mainline Freight were purchased by a consortium led by Wisconsin Central in 1996 and amalgamated to form EWS.

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