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Class 60 locomotive set for Devon heritage railway visit

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October 26, 2024
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The South Devon Railway has announced that it will welcome a DCRail Class 60 locomotive to its Diesel Gala in November. Taking place on the…

“New Dawn” steam to power British freight

Simon Walton
June 18, 2024
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Steamology, a green technology start-up company in the South of England, is rolling back the wheels of time. The company is on the verge of making history by turning to the historic power source of steam. However, in an entirely futuristic way, it’s steam, Britain, but not as we know it. We always thought that…

Class 60 diesel locomotive set to be powered by steam in new trial

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June 11, 2024
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Eversholt Rail has signed a contract with Steamology which will see a Class 60 locomotive converted into being powered by steam.

London Chessington South ghost platform brought to life by DCRail

Simon Walton
May 7, 2024
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In southwest London, there is an adventure to be had at Chessington. It’s not the theme park of the same name. This adventure does not require you to step off the quaint South station. All you need to do is wait and, if the time is right, a train will call at the never used…

First ‘modified’ Class 66 locomotive enters service

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April 26, 2024
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Some of DB Cargo’s Class 66 locomotives are being modified with different gear ratios that will enable them to haul heavier loads.

First ‘modified’ Class 66 locomotive enters service

Guest authors
April 26, 2024
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Some of DB Cargo’s Class 66 locomotives are being modified with different gear ratios that will enable them to haul heavier loads.