Main line 33 hired for crane move

A START on the main line testing of GBRf’s new Stadler Class 99s, running under their own power, started on July 23 when 99001 worked 4Q90, the 21.50 Peterborough Yard-Doncaster Decoy Yard test train.

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

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

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

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

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