Here’s the latest unboxing of Hornby’s LMS Princess Class Locomotives, the Duchess of Hamilton and King George VI.
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Category: Features
GOS completes ‘ElecLink’ wagon
AN interesting contract to create a second HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) electrical connection between the UK and France via the Channel Tunnel has required the creation of a battery-powered specialist construction train on behalf
Read more‘50s’ to gain GBRf colours
THE close working relationship between the Class 50 Alliance and GB Railfreight took a major step forward on January 18 when it was announced that Nos. 50007 Hercules and 50049 Defiance are to be repainted
Read moreThrowback to LBSCR becoming wired for power
As early as 1903, the London Brighton and South Coast Railway (LBSCR) began to electrify local routes.
Read moreA glimpse into the future
SPAIN’s high-speed rail network has been steadily growing since 1992 and today, with more than 2000 route miles built and a further 1500 miles on the way, its AVE network is the largest in Europe.
Read moreFate or coincidence?
DECEMBER 9, 1983 witnessed one of the most unusual events in locomotive history, which would probably be classified under ‘whimsy’ had it not also led to the loss of life. The loco was Immingham-based No.
Read more‘Thumpers’ transferred to new home
THE Downpatrick and County Down Railway (D&CDR) has taken delivery of the four Northern Ireland Railways 8080 Class DEMU vehicles it had earmarked for preservation. The transfer of each of the BREL Derby-built vehicles from
Read moreThe D200 story
Sixty years ago, the first Class 40 – or English Electric Type 4 as it was then known – was released from Vulcan Foundry. David Russell tells the story of ‘Green Goddess’ No. D200, which
Read more‘Bubble Car’ bound for Bodmin
THE Bodmin & Wenford Railway has been successful in its bid to purchase Chiltern Railways ‘Bubble Car’ No. 121020 (55020), which was put up for sale after being retired from main line service in May.
Read moreNVR ‘Goyle’ gala celebrates diamond jubilee
WHEN was the last time it was possible to see and ride behind eight different Class 31s in one day? That was the tempting prospect offered by the Nene Valley Railway for its ‘Class 31s
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