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4 unusual facts about British Rail Class 37


Dereham Neatherd High School

British Rail Class 37 diesel locomotive 37003, based on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, was named 'Dereham Netheard High School 1912-2012' as part of the celebrations of the centenary of the school.

Nuclear flask

A train conveying flasks would be hauled by two locomotives, either Class 20 or Class 37, but Class 66 locomotives are increasingly being used.

Riley and Son

Under the original name of Ian Riley Engineering, the company used to own a fleet of Class 37 diesel locomotives.

Sister Dora

A British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotive (31 430, now in preservation with the Mid-Norfolk Railway) was named after her.Later a British Rail Class 37 diesel loco (37 116, now in preservation on the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway) received the name from the Class 31.



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