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There was a serious level crossing this morning in Czech Republic at Dolnej Lutyni, near Bohumin, with a lorry that was on the crossing. Sadly the locomotive driver was killed in the accident. Photos of the aftermath can be found here...

mods note - split from this thread The BFOs were designed for 125mph operation: that’s why they were ordered. They were intended for use in the electric HST sets, for which BR had ordered four power cars initially, and there was a need for 125mph guard’s accommodation.

The last week has seen two major orders for new passenger locomotives in Europe. In Hungary, MÁV-Start has entered into a framework contract with Siemens for the delivery of up to 115 Vectrons, with an initial order for 35 locomotives. While today in Czechia, Siemens has won an order for 50...

moderator note: split from https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/class-365-withdrawal-movements-in-storage.214851/ I would expect the 350/2s would go to Long Marston given who owns the trains and who leases the Long Marston site.

Details here: Meet the Fleet – Open Weekend at Ruddington – 125 Group

One of the "HST 40 Years" plates fitted to 43300 Craigentinny to commemorate the type's 40th birthday is being auctioned off in July: A 40 Years Plate As Removed From HST Power Car - Nameplates Diesel (gwra.co.uk) All proceeds go to supporting the preservation of the 125 Group's fleet of power...

The first two RailAdventure liveried power cars (43480/484) have appeared at Eastleigh: [UK] RailAdventure announces new UK partnership – purchases 8 Class 43 power cars – Railcolor News

I've been asked by my brother's mother-in-law to look at how she can get the train from Cheltenham to Oxenholme in the first week of May, coming back a few days later. I get volunteered for such tasks in my family it seems! Trying to book on the XC website gives zero availability, and trying an...

Plenty of good news from 125 Group: https://www.125group.org.uk/mission-complete-well-almost/

Following on from the recent sale of 60004/014/018 to GBRf, DB Cargo has put another eight Class 60s up for sale: 60008 @ Toton 60028 @ Crewe 60029 @ Crewe 60046 @ Crewe 60055 @ Crewe 60064 @ Toton 60070 @ Toton 60098 @ Toton...

A question back from the mists of time, although I suspect there are some knowledgeable people on here who may know the answer.... As far as I recall it, DRS have had ownership of two tranches of Mark 3s. An initial batch of first class vehicles that were used to form a short-lived "Stobart...

Tornado will be appearing at the GCR(N) over the weekend of 10/11 February. Details here: http://gcrn.co.uk/events/2018-events/tornado/ The current plan is for Tornado to work with 47828 and the 125 Group's Mark 3s.

Saturday November 19th sees an extra diesel running day at the GCRN, with an HSTs @ 40 event as a further celebration of the 40th anniversary of the HST service. East Midlands Trains are generously providing two of their production power cars for the day, and all trains will be operated by...

As has been mentioned on other threads on here, a number of HST power cars have received "40 years" plaques to celebrate this year's 40th anniversary of the start of 125mph services - 43002/013/321/423 fitted so far, with a couple more to come! These have been provided by 125 Group, and the...

There's a news item on the 125 Group's website, giving details of further "HST 40" plates (like those on 43002). Details here: http://www.125group.org.uk/celebrating-40-years-of-125mph-operation/

Really? I am struggling to believe that SE runs more trains than the whole of Switzerland. How many does SE run on a weekday?