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

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

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

Five of the fleet are put into short-term store while Class 59 and ‘47s’ are also taken out of frontline service

03145 – Moreton Park: A replacement dynamo had been sourced for 03145 and once fitted, it allowed the loaned dynamo to be returned to D2302. As usual, 03145 was regularly used for shunting and transfe

Railway scrapyards have held a, some may argue, morbid fascination with rail enthusiasts for decades. They are the Death Row of the railways, where the chances are if a loco goes in, it isn’t coming o