Built in the early 1960s, the Class 37 became a familiar sight on many parts of the British Rail network, in particular forming the main motive power for InterCity services in East Anglia and within Scotland. …

Class37.co.uk is a working archive dedicated to preserving the operational record of the English Electric Type 3 (Class 37) across the UK rail network.

The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel-electric locomotive. Also known as the English Electric Type 3, the Class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan.

The class 37, known as the English Electric Type 3 until TOPS numbering was introduced in 1968, is one of Britain's best-known diesel locos. Their use began in 1960 with the first production batch of 42 …

Learn about the history, specifications, uses, preservation, and impact of British Rail Class 37 locomotives. Explore notable locomotives and their legacy in rail transportation.

May 15, 2008 · The Class 37 locomotive was one of the most numerous of all the various types built in the late 1950s and early 1960s. In total, 309 locomotives were built from 1960 - 1965, originally …

The Class 37 took over the duties of the steam locomotives, and provided crews with the comfort and ease of operation that a diesel locomotive has to offer. The modernisation plan called for a …

Members are: 37330 to 37384. Sub Class 37/4. Refurbished locomotives fitted with train heating. Main generator has been replaced with an alternator. Regeared (CP7) bogies. All have twin fuel tanks. …

The 309 members of the class 37 underwent many changes in their long career on British railways. Under the TOPS system each change was reflected in a change of identity.

The Fleet History is a database recording the history of each class 37 locomotive. It records depot and sector allocations, passenger workings, sightings, freight workings and other events in the history of …