21K views · 609 reactions | Our class 121 ‘bubble car’ was operating this week for a local schools visit as part of our heritage education programme. 121032 arrived at our railway in May 2015. It previously operated services for Arriva Trains Wales on the Cardiff Bay line until it was withdrawn from service in 2013.  Nick Keegan (13.10.2025) | Wensleydale Railway | Facebook

27K views · 370 reactions | The British Rail Class 31 – The Ultimate...

The British Rail Class 31 – The Ultimate Diesel Workhorse The British Rail Class 31, also known as the Brush Type 2, was one of the most versatile and widely used diesel locomotives in British railway history. Introduced in the late 1950s as part of British Railways’ Modernisation Plan, the Class 31 went on to work passenger, freight, parcels, and even departmental duties across almost every region of the UK. In this video, we explore the origins of the Class 31, its early reliability problems,

Dapol's model of the classic "Bubble Car" DMU features sublime detailing, a powerful motor and full lighting. In use from the 60s right up to 2017, the Class 121 has a place on a variety of layouts! Order yours here: http://bit.ly/2PqmCsZ | Hattons Model Railways

Class 121 Vehicle 55027 entered service with British Railways in 1960. It was majorly converted into Departmental Vehicle number 977975 in 2002 and used as a Severn Tunnel Emergency Unit from 12/02 to 4/08. It was never called upon to fulfil its emergency role and was disposed of as a spares donor before eventually being purchased by the Ecclesbourne Valley heritage railway in 2014. It was intended to be restored as a works vehicle. But, time passed and other priorities arose. So the restoration