The Prototype Brush 'Falcon'

Rare shots from the archive of prototype designated Class 53 under the TOPS classification scheme. Brush 'Falcon' that lead to the development of both Class 47 and Class 50 locomotives.Please note that this is taken directly from silent 8mm cine film in the early 1960s.

[@daystatesniper01]

She was a awesome beast had her for haulage once from Cardiff to Bristol as D1200 in the early 70s , she always seemed to loiter around STJ'

[@andrewoverton5170]

1B21 1520 Sheffield Victoria- Kings Cross via Retford, seen at the old Peterborough station. Footage would be around 1962 when it was booked traction for ages on that service.