Tag: Class 66

Humber Super Snipe to tour freight locations on Saturday 26 August

The 'Humber Super Snipe' will explore West Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire on…

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Branch Line Society announces The Garsdale Growler rail tour

The Branch Line Society has announced a return trip from Derby to…

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RAIB: Fatigue to blame for Yorkshire freight train collision

Back in July 2022, two freight trains collided with each other in…

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New look coronation liveried locomotive for DB Cargo UK

The freight operator has revealed Class 66 66023's brand new look, which…

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North Norfolk Railway Gala to see Class 66 debut on a passenger train

At this weekend’s “Rails & Ales” event at the North Norfolk Railway,…

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DB Cargo UK names locomotive after Yorkshire children’s hospice

Martin House Children’s Hospice is set to receive nationwide recognition after one…

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GB Railfreight honors Lord Peter Hendy with loco renaming ceremony

GB Railfreight renames a class 66 locomotive to honour Sir Peter Hendy's…

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Sevington Shoeboxes to run from Tonbridge to Nottingham on 11 June

The Branch Line Society will run an unusual locomotive-hauled excursion from Tonbridge…

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Two day tour to visit Newcastle this June

The Branchline Society announce The Tyne Tees Maid, to raise funds for…

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GB Railfreight announces new locomotive deal with Akiem

Freight operator, GB Railfreight, has announced a new 10-year locomotive leasing deal…

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