What’s happening to…

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

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

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

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

17/7 – 150231 5M57 08.44 Landore-Derby Litchurch Lane. 4/8 – 150213 5Z13 13.50 Cardiff Canton-Landore, withdrawn. 13/8 – 150257 5Z57 10.20 Cardiff Canton-Landore, withdrawn. 16/7 – 153914 5Z14 09.32 L

EUROPHOENIX RAIL has had unveiled its 37423 in a new grey and turquoise livery. The repaint was undertaken by Boden Rail Engineering at its Colwick depot, near Nottingham. The ex-DRS loco was revealed