Successful Somerset trials for battery-powered locomotive
Battery-powered Class 08e locomotive, No. 08308, has had a successful two weeks with Mendip Rail at Heidelberg Materials’ Whatley Quarry in Somerset. Positive Traction built…
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Oldest surviving Cheshire built diesel-electric locomotive arrives at new Kent home
The Kent and East Sussex Railway has announced that they have expanded their diesel fleet with the addition of Class 08 No. 08359.
Trains to return to Nottinghamshire railway for first time since COVID pandemic
Next month trains will once more run between the Great Central Railway (Nottingham)’s base at Ruddington and the former Great Central Railway main l…
Diesel gala set to wow Hampshire railway visitors
Visitors to the Mid Hants Railway will be wowed by visiting diesel locomotives at this year's Diesel Gala.
Welsh Steel Works to introduce replacement for Class 08 locomotives
Leasing company Porterbrook has purchased three Zephir 'LOK 16.300' depot shunters for shunting at Celsa Steel Works in Cardiff.
Super Sprinter railcars to feature at Leicestershire gala
Among the attractions announced by the Great Central Railway for its Spring Diesel Gala are its Class 153 Super Sprinter single-coach railcars.
Book Review: Class 08 Locomotives in Scotland by Colin J. Howat
This is a portfolio of the author’s photographs of Class 08 diesel shunters taken at a host of locations around Scotland since 1979.
Epping Ongar railway plans nine-loco diesel gala in September
The Epping Ongar Railway in south west Essex will hold its largest diesel event to date between Friday 22 and Sunday 24 September.
North Norfolk Railway Mixed Traction Gala to feature Class 14 and 47 diesel locomotives
North Norfolk Railway's Mixed Traction Gala is set to feature a nine-engine line-up including steam and diesel locomotives, railcars, and shunters.
Bachmann Europe kick off 2023 in style with its Spring British Railway Announcements
The model rail specialist has now released its very first products for the 2023 season with its Spring British Railway Announcements
