Book Review: 25 Years of the Class 66 by John Jackson
This book gives an insight into how, since they first arrived in the UK 25 years ago, Class 66 locomotives have become such a familiar sight throughou…
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Drax takes special anniversary train across iconic Yorkshire viaduct
Renewable power pioneer, Drax Group, recently showcased a gold-liveried Class 66 locomotive operated by GB Railfreight, along with a matching golden rail wagon, by crossing…
ETCS Testing Surpasses Significant Milestone for both Passenger and Freight trains
A class 66 and 387 have passed ETCS testing enabling the feature to be potentially rolled out across both train fleets
Locomotive naming celebrates fifty years of North Yorkshire power station
On Sunday (18 August), DB Cargo UK unveiled the 'Yorkshire Rose' to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the controversial Drax Power Stati…
Children’s Hospice Benefit from Drax Rail Event
Special Charter trains around the loop at Drax Power Station raises £30,000 for charity
Carlisle rail depot open day raises £65,000 for charity
Carlisle Kingmoor's DRS open day was a hit with the rail enthusiasts and families
Nottinghamshire power station receives final coal delivery by rail
The final shipment of coal has arrived at Uniper's Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station (Nottinghamshire) ahead of its closure on 30th September 2024.
Freightliner locomotive to receive in cab signalling
Class 66 Variant is to be fitted with ETCS in house at Leeds
Class 37 locomotive nameplates up for sale
Direct Rail Services have put up for sale a range of locomotive nameplates, allowing you to get your hands on railwayana in their original condition.…
£11,000 raised for charity by Star Wars-themed rail tours
The Branch Line Society operated two rail tours in early May in order to fundraise for the Martin House Hospice.
