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. They were numbered in two series, D6600–D6608 and D6700–D6999. [3]

Class 37's - English Electric Type 3. Welcome to the new home for Class 37 Locomotive Data Site, now known as Class37.co.uk. Since 1997 I have been running the Class 37 Locomotive Group website, which has recorded the activities of the Class 37 locomotives.

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 Class 37 became a familiar sight on many parts of the British Rail network. They were on 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 …

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 each locomotive.

Class 37 may refer to: British Rail Class 37, a British diesel locomotive; BHP Newcastle 37 class, a class of Australian diesel locomotives; LT&SR 37 Class, a class of British tank locomotives; DRG Class 37, a class of German steam locomotives with 2-6-0 wheel arrangements operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn: Class 37.0-1: Prussian P 6; Class ...

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

Built by English Electric between 1960-1965, the British Rail Class 37 (English Electric Type 3), was the mainstay of the British Rail diesel locomotive fleet. With its versatile design, it had the capability to haul heavy freight trains, as well as mainline passenger services.

The Class 37 Locomotive Group (C37LG) was formed in 1985 with the aim of preserving and operating working examples of English Electric Type 3 (British Rail Class 37) locomotives for the general public, and to promote their interest and history, being part of our nation's industrial and railway heritage.

British Rail's Class 37 locomotives are some of the most long lived and successful locomotives in the UK. Built by English Electric at the Vulcan Foundry and Robert, Stephenson and Hawthorns between 1960 and '65, they were part of the dieselisation effort by …