Wagon news

ABOVE: On June 2, 1980, 20066 hauls a coal train from Markam Colliery formed of mineral wagons and hoppers at Barrow Hill, having just come off the line from Hall Lane Junction and Seymour Junction. C

The Greatest Gathering festivities at Derby Litchurch Lane over the first weekend of August provided plenty of opportunity for naming ceremonies, with Freightliner christening newly-repainted 90018 af

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

D3265 – Llangollen: Work has continued on the overhaul of the Class 08 based in North Wales, with a start made on looking at the valves and guides and also pressure testing of the block itself. Firstl

Burton-based Nemesis Rail has revealed its first steps towards creating a set of Mk. 3 coaches for use on both main line charters and preserved lines. The first three completed vehicles were unveiled

There’s no escaping it. The issue with charter trains, and why they cost so much to run, is the lack of decent, suitable and accessible rolling stock. There is also a definite lack of really nice coac