Class 37

The English Electric Class 37s - nicknamed Tractor, Syphon, Growler and Slugs - were introduced in 1960 and in total 309 were built over five years. They gone on to become one of the most popular British diesel-electrics with myriad differences and sub-classes including original Class 37/0, Class 37/3 with regeared bogies, Class 37/4 with Electric Train Heating, refurbished Class 37/5s, DRS Class 37/6s, heavy-weight refurbished Class 37/7s and the re-engined Class 37/9s. Ready-to-run models have been produced for 'OO', 'N' and 'O' gauge and you can read our full collection of Class 37 based news, features and reviews here.

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Direct Rail Services Class 37s

EVAN GREEN-HUGHES

Although they were one of the earliest British Railways diesel classes which could well have faded into history by now, Cumbrian operator Direct Rail Services has used them for many years. Now though, their seemingly charmed existence looks to be coming to an end, as EVAN GREEN-HUGHES reports.

EVAN GREEN-HUGHES
Accurascale Class 37 for OO gauge Review Premium

VIDEO: Accurascale delivers its all-new Class 37

MIKE WILD

The English Electric Class 37 is without doubt the most successful BR Type 3 diesel. Accurascale has released its highly anticipated new model for ‘OO’ gauge. MIKE WILD runs the rule over this exciting new arrival.

MIKE WILD

Accurascale adds exclusive HN Rail ‘Tractor’

MARK CHIVERS

Accurascale is adding an additional ‘OO’ gauge Class 37/4 Co-Co diesel to its second run of models as 37405 in HN Rail orange and black.

MARK CHIVERS

Accurascale reveals new batch of Class 37s

MARK CHIVERS

Accurascale has revealed details of its second tranche of all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 37 diesels, which is set to include BR Western Region (WR) centre headcode examples and a further selection of contemporary-era locomotives.

MARK CHIVERS

Exclusive Accurascale Class 37 revealed

JONATHAN NEWTON

Accurascale has revealed a late addition to the first production run of its all-new ‘OO’ gauge Class 37s, with the announcement of D6703 in BR green with small yellow warning panels, as part of the company’s Accurascale Exclusives range.

JONATHAN NEWTON

VIDEO: East Coast Main Line lineside Autumn 2022

MIKE WILD

Key Model World's MIKE WILD has been following railway activities on the East Coast Main Line. In this exclusive video feature we capture moments from the autumn including Rail Operations Group Class 37s, steam specials and an impressive quadruple headed working!

MIKE WILD
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Heljan's centre headcode Class 37 for 'O' gauge

MIKE WILD

In this review we take a closer look at Heljan's ready-to-run ‘O’ gauge centre headcode Class 37 which first hit the shelves in 2017.

MIKE WILD

KMRC adds Royal Scotsman 37 to Scottish roster

Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has added another exclusive Bachmann ‘OO’ gauge Class 37/4 diesel to its range, finished as 37401 in Royal Scotsman livery.

Loch Rannoch exclusive for Kernow

Kernow Model Rail Centre has commissioned an exclusive 'OO' gauge Class 37 diesel from Bachmann, finished as 37012 Loch Rannoch in BR large logo blue.

KMRC reveals three new 'OO' exclusives

MARK CHIVERS

Kernow Model Rail Centre (KMRC) has revealed a selection of exclusive ‘OO’ gauge models during 20th anniversary celebrations at its Camborne store in Cornwall.

MARK CHIVERS