Looking a bit like a model railway set up. The class 170 enters the ‘station scene’ from the ‘fiddle yard’ by passing through a scenic break! Reality mirroring model railways. It’s actually a CrossCountry trains class 170 (170101) arriving at Leicester station. #trains #diesellocomotive #britishrailways #railways #trainspotting #heritagerailway #fblifestyle #modelrailway | Adrian Watson

A class 170 Turbostar diesel multiple unit travelling at speed through the night. This is probably the fastest I have seen these trains go. They have a top speed of 100mph, but as they are commuter trains I don’t think they do that speed very often, Diesellocomotive #railway #class170 #fblifestyle #travel | Adrian Watson

British Rail Class 170 – The Turbostar Workhorse Introduced from the late 1990s, the Class 170 Turbostar became one of the most successful modern diesel multiple units on Britain’s railways. Built by Bombardier, these trains were designed to replace ageing first-generation DMUs and bring faster, quieter, and more reliable journeys to regional routes across the UK. Capable of up to 100 mph, the Class 170 is equally at home on long inter-urban runs and busy commuter services. With air-conditioned