Tag: Class 73

GB Railfreight names Class 73 loco in tribute to Kent & East Sussex Railway’s half-century

Class 73 locomotive 73128 is named 'Kent & East Sussex Railway: 50…

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Visitor numbers significantly exceed expectations at Severn Valley Railway festival

Over 5,000 visitors enjoy Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival.

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May rail tours have a “Star Wars” theme

Branch Line Society adopts Star Wars theme for rail tours.

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East Kent Light Railway welcomes former Eurostar Class 73 locomotive

Class 73 locomotive, No. 73 130 is heading to the East Kent…

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Network Rail puts three Class 73 locomotives up for sale

Network Rail is offering its three remaining Class 73 diesel-electric locomotives for…

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Seven-year deal struck between GB Railfreight and Caledonian Sleeper Ltd

The contract came into effect on the 25th of June and will…

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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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More visiting locomotives for Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival

Severn Valley Railway has announced more guest locomotives for its Spring Diesel…

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Nine heritage diesel locomotives to appear at this month’s Swanage Railway Gala

Nine heritage diesel locomotives are set to appear at this month’s Diesel…

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