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

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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

‘Austerity’ 060STs No. 68067 and NCB No. 18 ...

While several locomotives with Somerset & Dorset links have survived into preservation, two of the line’s biggest survivors, ‘7Fs’ Nos. 53808 and 53809 will be missing this anniversary due to overhauls.