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DB Cargo preparing Derbyshire depot for ETCS installations

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May 9, 2025
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DB Cargo is carrying out major construction work at Toton Traction Maintenance Depotin readiness for installation of ETCS to its Class 66 locomotives.

Bachmann announces all-new Class 66 models

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April 23, 2025
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Bachmann Europe has announced new models of Class 66 diesel locomotives for its Bachmann Branchline OO Scale range.

Scottish testing

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April 22, 2025
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At the point where things get a full test – with croc clips naturally. A couple of rough edges to sort out, but the 66 runs through everything as does the more unforgiving Terrier. With the expected stock being RTR DMUs, Class 66/37 and som…

Non comfort

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April 20, 2025
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This is turning out to be an interesting project. The working title is Caol which was thought of in a hurry just to tag it, though I have casually looked up the Gaelic for camel to replace it. To save you looking it is… camel. Natch. The brief is/was…

Third guest announced for SVR Spring diesel festival

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March 21, 2025
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Third guest adds to the great variety attending the SVR diesel spring festival

DB ESG to investigate use of hydrogen to improve carbon clean and capture

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March 2, 2025
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DB ESG has secured funding from InnovateUK for a project aiming to reduce rail vehicle emissions using hydrogen-powered carbon clean and capture.

Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal

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February 28, 2025
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Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to…

Class 66 locomotives to be fitted with digital signalling thanks to major deal

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February 28, 2025
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Class 66 locomotives are to be fitted with digital in-cab signalling thanks to a new deal between DB Cargo UK and Siemens Mobility. Work to…

GBRf goes all HVO over Drax

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February 28, 2025
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British rail freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) has pledged to run its roster of biomass trains on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The operator supplies imported…

Tickets for The Greatest Gathering fully sell out!

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February 17, 2025
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Alstom has confirmed that all tickets available to the general public have now been sold for The Greatest Gathering. The Greatest Gathering is set to…