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🚂 The Mighty Class 37 – A True British Icon 🇬🇧 Few locomotives have captured the hearts of enthusiasts quite like the British Rail Class 37. Introduced between 1960 and 1965, these rugged Type 3 diesel-electrics were built by English Electric and quickly became the backbone of the network. With their distinctive growl from the 12CSVT engine, they earned affectionate nicknames like "Tractors" for their unmistakable sound and sheer pulling power. From express passenger trains in the 1960s to he