[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Class 69 Liveries July 2021 – The first two of sixteen class 69 locomotives have been seen out and about in the UK, predominantly across the Southern region but of course Longport too, where they have been converted from class 56 locomotives. As with most GBRf locomotives, most of the GBRf class 69s will …
Some Pictures of the Downs Link route West Grinstead to Christ’s Hospital Christs Hospital station forms part of the Arun Valley line from Three Bridges to Arundel, running through Horsham and the Sussex countryside. The Arun Valley station remains open and is connected to the old disused platforms, which is part of the Downs Link …
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Looking back at the Dartmoor Railway It has been 10 years now since my last visit to Dartmoor Railway. I was planning another visit for this year but due to COVID19 it isn’t possible. In addition, early 2020 brought disheartening news as it was announced that the railway was closed down in administration. This post …
Class 484 Deliveries The ageing class 483s are to be replaced this year, when service recommences on 1st November 2021. Since January 2021, the line has been shut whilst upgrade work takes place to prepare the line for the new class 484 units. Below, SouthernRailwaysFan shares some photos of the new Class 484 units. …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Push Notification Train Alerts [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Push notifications are the latest and third type of alert you can set for train services on Rail Record live train times, the other two being email and SMS. What are Push Notifications Push notifications are alerts on your phone, tablet or PC. On Android and Mac, they pop up, …
London Overground Class 710 Visits Dorking The London Overground class 710 units have made it as far south as Horsham in Sussex, and Dorking in Surrey, having arrived on the night of Sunday 18th October 2020 under the cover of darkness. Class 710 Background The first London Overground class 710 units entered service in London …
HNRC Class 37610 Visits Brighton Wall Siding It’s not rare to see diesel locomotives at Brighton Station. At the very least, you’ll have two occasions where a diesel locomotive visits Brighton, more so during the autumn and winter months. However, most locomotive visits to Brighton are by newer built locomotives, typically class 66s or class …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Some Images of RFD Class 47211 [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]By chance I happened to come across a salvaged cab of Railfreight Distribution livery class 47, number 47211. Following a wrong turn, I noticed the remains of the scrapped locomotive in a yard and sought the opportunity to get a few photos whilst I was there, delighted to …
Which Couplers Are Best? OO Gauge Rail Review Railway couplers play an integral role in not just in the real world, but in railway modelling too. Regardless of how long you’ve been running trains on your own or your model railway club’s layout, you have no doubt, at some point, came across issues with your …
Newhaven Signal Boxes Demolished Newhaven Harbour signal box was demolished in March 2020. Newhaven Town signal box is scheduled for demolition Saturday 20th June into Sunday 21st June 2020. Having been in service for so many years, we are devastated that these historical buildings haven’t been preserved by other parties. Newhaven Harbour Signal Box was …
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