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Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone is offering the Le Shuttle trains in N scale? I've seen the power cars in N scale. They wanted $400 for the pair. But locos are not much good without the proper consists to go behind them. Robert

Hi everyone, I am just wondering if anyone could confirm the status of Class 08948? A photo here https://hiveminer.com/Tags/08948 would suggest the old Eurostar shunter is now in the deadline. Speaking of old Eurostar locos, What ever happened to the pair of class 73 locomotives? Robert

LEV 2 has now appeared in the list of vehicles being de-accessioned by the CT Trolley Museum over in the "Classifieds" section of RYPN. British Leyland railbus LEV-2 (Leyland Experimental Vehicle). The LEV-2 was built in 1980 by D. Wickahm & Co. in Ware, England and initially was tested on the...

Good Evening, I was just wondering if there was any truth to the rumor about EPS Class 37/601 and Class 37/612 being fitted for 100mph or atleast ran at 100mph? I remember reading somewhere on the web that these two units were different from the other 10 EPS 37/6 locos for speed gearing and for...

Evening, I have a nagging question for the new build folk involved with the warship class project? It would seem there is a very much stripped German V200 diesel sitting un-restored as featured in this video Would raising the funds and bringing this wreck not greatly speed up the class 43...

Good Afternoon, I am interested in learning about the various types of ETH used on British diesel locomotives and in the forum of generator cars if possible? Is there any really detailed informative websites covering the various types of ETH and the generator sets that have been used for...

Afternoon, I recently saw an old movie from the 1970's I believe about a nut who is being chased across Britain. The train is toward the end and has the fellow evading the authorities by hanging on the outside of the trains side to avoid the electric conductors overhead while going to another...

Good Evening, I have not been around much oweing to other projects and a lack of time for things I enjoy as a hobby. But, I'm finding a moment to ask a question about the possibility of a new build of the LMS garratt locomotives? I know several have said they rather have the U1 LNER garratt...

Good Evening, I have been researching American built diesels operating in the UK . I came across the roster of the former British Steel Alco switchers and discovered at least two of them survive. I see Alco #801 is now on the Nene Valley and is safe for the time being. However, Alco #804 was...

Evening, I am wondering what the freight wagon seen in this photo is used for? Does anyone know of any better photos or possibly what class of car it is? http://images-00.delcampe-static.net/img_large/auction/000/147/615/662_001.jpg Robert

Good evening, I am interested in why the German BR52 that recently left the UK with spare boiler was not restored for use on the Severn Valley Ry? A large Kreigslok would certainly be interesting. :lol: I love the BR52 whistle. I wonder what one of those whistles cost? :roll: Robert

Evening everyone, I am just inquiring about the status of the 12 class 37/6 locomotives under DRS ownership? Robert

Evening, I am hoping someone can inform me of the current status of Peak 45015 please? I have been reading alot over at RMWeb and from what I gather the Peak has not been cut yet? But, Is in a very sorry looking state with many parts missing and really no hope of being put back to running...

Evening everyone, I have not been around lately mostly do to other interest. But, I have managed to find a little time to pick up on one of my old interest, Which is the Nightstar train. My questions are these, I have found some decent information on the MK4 cars and specifically the...

Evening, I am looking for the video that was mentioned of a electric, (possibly a 92) striking ice hanging from a bridge near the wires. Does anyone remember this Youtube video??? Robert

Evening, I seem to remember a passenger train that was either in Germany, or Eastern Europe that had the original locomotive converted for suppling electric power while another locomotive was always in the lead for pulling the train. I have been through a few different sites and have not been...

Evening, I am interested in the possibility of identifying the consist of the trains that the proposed Nightstar would have passed on it's cars for travel on into Europe? I have a complete list of the locomotives that were decided on through testing for traction and for the very over specified...

Afternoon all, I am kinda interested in which class of French diesel would be used to move failed TGV or possibly Eurostar trains? I came across these photos http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/fr/diesel/72000/blue/TGV_Vendee/pix.html but I was wondering if anyone had any more information they...

Evening Gents, I am looking for any good information explaining the inside working of the class 37? Specifically the electrical systems? I am interested in early electrical and control systems and am interested in how the 37 was wired. I don't suppose there is any detailed sites with a 37 being...

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone saw the article about the proposed London Tokyo via Russia railway scheme? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/journeysbyrail/great-train-journeys/10106222/Wheels-set-in-motion-for-London-Tokyo-train-link.html Robert