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UP13 liked Bikermike's post in the thread Class 507 now battery powered.
Excellent news! As well as making it suitable for operation, does that mean it can be stored with the power still on, and avoid the problems a lot of MUs get when sat unpowered? If you take it to the Spa Valley, could you plug it into their...
Sep 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM -
UP13 liked The Green Howards's post in the thread Class 507 now battery powered.
Brilliant. Where are the batteries and what technology are they? I'd sooner see one of these than another Pacer...
Sep 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM -
UP13 liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Class 507 now battery powered.
Video of first moves under battery power are on Youtube: [MEDIA] Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk
Sep 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM -
UP13 liked Sawdust's post in the thread Class 507 now battery powered.
https://www.class507.org.uk/2026/09/batteries-included-507001-overpowers-its-third-rail-limitation/ This article gives more details. Basically a proof of concept test with a some batteries in each cab. Ultimate aim for underfloor battery pods...
Sep 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM -
UP13 liked Steve's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
My experience of S15’s is limited to 825/841 but I have nothing but admiration for them. They may not have the ease of prep and comforts of the BR Standards but they are strong, sure footed and fantastic steamers.
Sep 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM -
UP13 liked Johann Marsbar's post in the thread Bridge that Gap: Great Central Railway News.
Going out to tender for the next phase of work....... [MEDIA]
Sep 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM -
UP13 liked ruddingtonrsh56's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
I think there's two broad things to consider regarding to 'working a loco hard'. Firstly there's the question of 'how much wear and tear is accrued on a typical running day'. In theory a loco which has a greater capability of putting down power...
Sep 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM -
UP13 liked green five's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
CanPac has definitely been a great asset for the railway since returning from her lengthy overhaul. She was thrown in at the deep end so to speak when 30506 developed a boiler problem and was out of action for some time. 35005 was the main motive...
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UP13 liked Jamessquared's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Although I get the point that a Merchant Navy is a very large loco for operating 5 coach trains, it remains the case that the cheapest loco to operate is the one you have available right now. In other words - 35005 may burn a lot of coal, but the...
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UP13 liked The Gricing Owl's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
Yes indeed, as I may have mentiond to you when we have met at various heritage lines, I was one of the four who was asked to time the very, very unofficial 105 mph run. And I am still in regular touch with Dave Wilson who was the fireman that...
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UP13 liked Wagoniester's post in the thread Mid Hants Railway Operational Matters.
There seems to be a misinterpretation that "too large for normal services" means "we don't want it". What the article is meant to highlight is getting a balance between locos with "star" power to interest Joe Public, and the economical ones...
Aug 31, 2026
