Class 37 - DRS - 37716 - DCC Sound Fitted (C) British Fuels Following Grouping

Following Grouping

Wheelbase of 209

Built as D6850 in 1963 and already 23 years old when it was plucked from obscurity to become 37901

the 16 ton mineral wagon is an essential addition to the Accurascale range to tell the story of coal traffic on the railways throughout the 20th century

Class 37 - DRS - 37716 - DCC Sound Fitted (C) British Fuels Following GroupingThe unlikely story of the return to glory of 37716 and four of its compatriots from European exile and almost certain scrapping is still remarkable almost a decade a half since they were repatriated in August 2012. 14 Heavyweights were exported to Spain in mid 2001 for use with Continental Rail (GIF) for construction of the AVE (Alta Velocidad Espaa) high speed network, all gaining a light blue dark blue livery in the same style as the maroon gold