The long-awaited passenger-carrying debut of battery-powered 230001 on the Greenford branch finally occurred on January 31, the set forming 2G02, the 05.30 West Ealing-Greenford, before working throug

Much of Bachmann’s recent output in the way of new OO gauge diesel locomotive tooling has focused on revamping existing types, this variously encompassing Classes 08, 20, 37, 47 and 66. It is nice, th

AS BRIEFLY alluded to in the last issue, Eversholt Leasing has been bought out by Beacon Rail, which will see its UK portfolio expanded sixfold and add many multiple units to the company assets. Along

CROSSCOUNTRY TRAINS unveiled its first refurbished Class 220 Voyager, 220033, on February 10 to the press and stakeholders at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane Works in Derby. It is the start of a two-year £75

DAVID JUKES mixes third-rail and overhead electrification for his chosen pick of EMUs past and present…

Overhauls, restorations and running notes