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Nene Valley Railway to run HST at upcoming gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/nene-valley-railway-to-run-hst-at-upcoming-gala.html #charity #class_66 #hst #NeneValleyRailway #OrtonMere #peterborough #The_125Group #wansford
Nene Valley Railway to run HST at upcoming gala
The Nene Valley Railway has announced that it will run an Intercity high-speed train (HST) with power cars 43045 and 43048, complete with an on-board bar, at its Diesel Gala from Thursday 5 until Sunday 8 March.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Special train to travel into Doncaster works https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-to-travel-into-doncaster-works.html #adwick #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner #leeds #lincoln #LondonKingSCross
Special train to travel into Doncaster works
On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant’, from London King’s Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Freightliner operates first Hydrogen train to Nottinghamshire https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/freightliner-operates-first-hydrogen-train-to-nottinghamshire.html #class_66 #class_93 #doncaster #freightliner #hydrogen #NetworkRail #nottinghamshire
Freightliner operates first Hydrogen train to Nottinghamshire
Freightliner used a Class 66 and a Class 93 locomotive to operate the first hydrogen-loaded train on Britain’s rail network, marking a major step forward. The gas containers were transported from Doncaster to Network Rail’s Test Tracks site in High Marnham as is the first shipment of Hydrogen by rail.…
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December 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Historic loco’s line up to launch the Greatest Gathering https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/alstom-opens-derby-litchurch-lane-works-with-special-guest-locomotives.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #carnforth #class_50 #class_57 #class_66 #class_701 #derby #GbRailfreight #glasgow #GlasgowCentral
Historic loco’s line up to launch the Greatest Gathering
Alstom has today invited RailAdvent to their Derby Litchurch Lane Works to see the official launch of The Great Gathering.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Various organisations will be running stalls in the Fields, including DB Cargo UK. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/db-cargo-sponsors-doncaster-pride-and-unveils-new-livery-for-class-66.html #class_66 #DbCargo #DbCargoUk #doncaster #SouthYorkshire #yorkshire
DB Cargo sponsors Doncaster Pride and unveils new livery for Class 66
Rail freight operator DB Cargo UK, which is based in Doncaster, is for the first time taking part in the South Yorkshire city’s LGBT+ Pride event this year.
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August 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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GB Railfreight modifying 12 Class 66s loco’s https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/gb-railfreight-modifying-12-class-66s-locos.html #class_66 #GbRailfreight #no_66779
GB Railfreight modifying 12 Class 66s loco’s
Freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) is modifying 12 of its Class 66s with different gear ratios to enable them to increase their power output. Freight operator GB Railfreight (GBRf) is modifying 12 of its Class 66s with different gear ratios to enable them to increase their power output.
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June 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Last Akiem 66/3 locomotive enters service for GB Railfreight https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/last-akiem-66-3-locomotive-enters-service-for-gb-railfreight.html #class_66 #GbRailfreight #longport #tpws
Last Akiem 66/3 locomotive enters service for GB Railfreight
Freight operator GB Railfreight has revealed that its final leased Akiem locomotive 66/3 (66316) is ready to enter traffic.
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September 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Class 66 No. 66315 – courtesy of GB Railfreight https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-93-locomotive-set-to-visit-the-greatest-gathering.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #battle #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69
Class 93 locomotive set to visit The Greatest Gathering
Rail Operations Group are to send one of their brand new Class 93 locomotives to The Greatest Gathering this August.
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February 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Class 66 to haul passenger trains at Peterborough Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/class-66-to-haul-passenger-trains-at-peterborough-railway.html #class_66 #NeneValleyRailway
Class 66 to haul passenger trains at Peterborough Railway
The Nene Valley Railway is hosting its diesel gala on the 7th and 8th March, featuring an intensive timetable.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Class 66/7 66761 ‘Wensleydale Railway Association’ GBRf Europorte. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/bachmann-announces-all-new-class-66-models.html #bachmann #class_66
Bachmann announces all-new Class 66 models
Bachmann Europe has announced new models of Class 66 diesel locomotives for its Bachmann Branchline OO Scale range.
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April 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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DB ESG to investigate use of hydrogen to improve carbon clean and capture https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/db-esg-to-investigate-use-of-hydrogen-to-improve-carbon-clean-and-capture.html #carbon #class_66 #DbEsg #environment #hydrogen #InnovateUk
DB ESG to investigate use of hydrogen to improve carbon clean and capture
DB ESG has secured funding from InnovateUK for a project aiming to reduce rail vehicle emissions using hydrogen-powered carbon clean and capture.
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March 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering Suspended https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/ticket-sales-for-the-greatest-gathering-suspended.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering Suspended
Alstom has suspended tickets for The Greatest Gathering after issues following the launch this morning.
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January 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering set to resume https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/ticket-sales-for-the-greatest-gathering-set-to-resume.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #class_701 #class_720
Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering set to resume
Alstom has confirmed that tickets for The Greatest Gathering are set set to go back on sale following issues with the Mortons Media ticketing website last week.
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February 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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The Greatest Gathering tickets go on sale as first locomotives confirmed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/01/the-greatest-gathering-first-locomotives-confirmed-as-tickets-go-on-sale.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69
The Greatest Gathering tickets go on sale as first locomotives confirmed
The first locomotives have been confirmed for The Greatest Gathering, set to be held at Derby Litchurch Lane in August.
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January 31, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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25 Class 66 locomotives sold to Romania in multi-million-pound deal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/25-class-66-locomotives-sold-to-romania-in-multi-million-pound-deal.html #class_66 #DbCargoUk #romania #TotonTractionMaintenanceDepot
25 Class 66 locomotives sold to Romania in multi-million-pound deal
25 Class 66 locomotives are set for a new lease of life, after being sold by DB Cargo UK to Grup Feroviar Roman in Romania.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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The Greatest Gathering: Class 60 locomotive set to visit Derby https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gathering-class-60-locomotive-set-to-visit-derby.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69
The Greatest Gathering: Class 60 locomotive set to visit Derby
Following on from yesterday’s steam announcement, a Class 60 and JNA-T Wagon are to be displayed at Derby for The Greatest Gathering in August.
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February 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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A new Belmond train, the Britannic Explorer, will be hauled by GB Railfreight, the leading UK transporter of goods. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/class-99-locomotives-will-haul-britannic-explorer-services-from-2027.html #belmond #carbon #class_66 #class_99 #cornwall #GbRailfreight
Class 99 locomotives will haul Britannic Explorer services from 2027
A new Belmond train, the Britannic Explorer, will be hauled by GB Railfreight, the leading UK transporter of goods.
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July 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Class 701 No. 701003 – courtesy of South Western Railway #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
The Greatest Gathering: Steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman announced as attendee
LMS No. 46115 Scots Guardsman has been announced as a visitor to The Greatest Gathering. The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200 years of passenger railways. The event will take place at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works between the 1st and 3rd August. 46115…
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February 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The Greatest Gathering tickets begin to sell out https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gathering-tickets-begin-to-sell-out.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004
The Greatest Gathering tickets begin to sell out
Tickets for The Greatest Gathering are beginning to sell out ahead of the three day event in August. Tickets for the Saturday of the event have now fully sold out! Meaning that no more tickets will be available for the Derby open day. This includes 3-day tickets, which are no…
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February 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Digital Siganlling Equipment on Freight Locomotives Progresses https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/digital-siganlling-equipment-on-freight-locomotives-progresses.html #class_66 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #ecdp #etcs #GbRailfreight #NetworkRail #siemens #signalling
Digital Siganlling Equipment on Freight Locomotives Progresses
Further work to fit the European Train Control System (ETCS) digital in-cab signalling equipment has begun for freight locomotives.
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July 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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Bid for once in a lifetime railway experiences https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/bid-for-once-in-a-lifetime-railway-experiences.html #charity #ChilternRailways #class_168 #class_66 #RailwayBenefitFund #rbf
Bid for once in a lifetime railway experiences
The Railway Benefit Fund is holding an auction of once-in-a-lifetime railway experiences that money can’t buy, including a cab ride from London to Oxford
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June 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Dedicating four lanes where the work will be carried out. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/db-cargo-preparing-derbyshire-depot-for-etcs-installations.html #class_66 #DbCargo #derbyshire #ertms #etcs #siemens #signalling #toton
DB Cargo preparing Derbyshire depot for ETCS installations
DB Cargo is carrying out major construction work at Toton Traction Maintenance Depotin readiness for installation of ETCS to its Class 66 locomotives.
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May 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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On the 24th August, Southeastern is opening the doors to its Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in celebration of Railway 200. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/get-a-glimpse-inside-southeasterns-depot-this-august.html #ashford #Class_395Javelin #class_465 #class_66
Get a Glimpse Inside Southeastern’s Depot this August
On the 24th August, Southeastern is opening the doors to its Ashford Train Maintenance Centre in celebration of Railway 200.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Class 50 No. 50049 Defiance – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gathering-tickets-go-back-on-sale.html #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69
The Greatest Gathering tickets go back on sale
Ticket sales have resumed for The Greatest Gathering, a few days after issues with the Mortons Media website.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Class 66 to visit Chinnor Diesel Gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/class-66-to-visit-chinnor-diesel-gala.html #ChinnorAndPrincesRisboroughRailway #class_26 #class_66 #GbRailfreight
Class 66 to visit Chinnor Diesel Gala
The Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway have announced the next guest locomotive which will be visiting for their Annual Diesel Gala.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM