British Rail Class 50

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Oct 14, 2026

Oct 14 · 2 Mentions

Dave VittyHOST

39:47

Okay, that was what I was hoping for.

Francis BourgeoisGUEST

39:51

So that locomotive you saw was the first Class 50 that was released from the Vulcan foundry in Newton-le-Willows.

Francis BourgeoisGUEST

40:01

The first ever locomotive? What, fearless? Yes.

Francis BourgeoisGUEST

40:05

Even though it's 50...

Francis BourgeoisGUEST

40:07

It's post...

Francis BourgeoisGUEST

40:09

Sorry, this is a very train-specific term.

Francis BourgeoisGUEST

40:12

It's post-Tops number is 50-50, which would indicate that it's the 50th Class 50 made.

Francis BourgeoisGUEST

40:19

Oh, I see.