Battlefield Line Railway
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The Battlefield Line Railway is a heritage railway
in Leicestershire
, England
. It runs from Shackerstone
(Grid ref ) to Shenton
, via Market Bosworth
, a total of 4.5 miles (7.2 km). Shenton is near Bosworth Field
, (the location of the final battle of the Wars of the Roses
immortalised in Shakespeare's Richard III
), giving the railway its name.
The railway runs steam and diesel-hauled trains every weekend from April to October, as well as a summer mid-week service on Wednesdays in July and August; the latter is operated by their Heartlander diesel railcar service. They also operate special events: the Christmas Santa Specials (which operate on all weekends throughout December) and the bi-annual diesel galas. Family focused events are held throughout the year; "Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine
", Models Weekend and Shackerstone Family Festival in September.
Also Market Bosworth Station is Home to GB2MBS a Special Event Station operated by members of Leicester Radio Society for the Railways On The Air Weekend 2011 (Sept 24th and 25th), Promoting both the Battlefield Line Railway and Amateur Radio in the UK and all around the world, with over 200 contacts made in more than 25 countries, including several Special Event Stations run at Railways all over the UK!
and the Midland Railway
, who operated the line jointly between Moira West Junction and Nuneaton
. The first trains ran along this section in 1873. At Shackerstone station, there was once a junction where one section branched off towards Moira
and Ashby
and the other went towards Coalville Junction. In 1883, the Charnwood Forest Railway
was opened, which extended the branch from Coalville Junction to Loughborough's Derby Road station, passing through the villages of Whitwick
and Shepshed
. In the 1923 Grouping, these lines were assigned to the London Midland and Scottish Railway. In 1931 the last scheduled passenger train went down the Charnwood Forest branch, with the line then only being open to freight and excursions until the 1960s. The Coalville Junction – Shackerstone section was dismantled and closed completely in 1964. The Ashby – Nuneaton line had its last passenger service in 1965, which was an enthusiasts' special, before British Rail
pulled the rails up in 1970.
In its heyday, Shackerstone was a busy station, with steam trains doing the workings between Ashby and Nuneaton, whilst a railcar did the service between Shackerstone and Loughborough Derby Road.
The line was originally double track
but was later singled
. Confusingly, part of the line was called the Bluebell Line (the Charnwood Forest Line, Hugglescote to Loughborough Derby Road station; this line was only accessible via the ANJR).
The royal train now in the National Railway Museum
went to Shackerstone on its first outing in December 1902. It conveyed King Edward VII
, Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria on their way to Gopsall
Hall, where Handel
is reputed to have composed his oratorio Messiah
.
In 1973, to celebrate the centenary of the line, a small train of open wagons was hauled to Market Bosworth. Following the successful conclusions of the negotiations with British Rail
, a start was made on track rearrangements which created run-round loops at both ends of the line and a number of sidings at Shackerstone.
In the 1980s, the Battlefield Line launched a campaign to extend their line to Shenton. This involved buying one and a half miles of track and in 1992 after a successful campaign, the inaugural service arrived, hauled by the appropriately named 0-6-0 tank engine "Richard III."
Once the end of the "DMU Siding" is reached, the train passes under the first bridge which carries the road to Barton-in-the-Beans over the railway. From here on, the railway passes into open farmland and countryside. Here, the track changes from the left-hand side of the trackbed, to the right-hand side. The railway curves to the left here on a long sweeping curve which takes the train under James Farm Bridge and on towards Hedley's Farm Crossing. It then crosses a separate foot-crossing, at each of which locomotives must give a warning whistle.
After the crossings, the track straightens for a while. On the left can be seen the Italianate style church tower of Carlton and shortly after this the Market Bosworth golf course can be sighted under construction.
To the left-hand side of the train here there are usually stored locomotives or wagons. To the right can be seen the old buildings and signal box which used to control part of the operation of the station.
Once clear of Market Bosworth station, the train accelerates again towards Far Coton road bridge and then passes into a left-hand curve in a cutting. Out of the cutting, the train continues on a long, straight section of track on top of an embankment. To the right hand side can be seen Aqueduct Cottage and the actual Ashby Canal aqueduct beyond it. Trains slow as they cross the bridge which carries over the road between Shenton Village and Sutton Cheney. As the line curves to the right slightly, the train approaches Shenton Station, just over 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from Shackerstone.
The trains slow to enter the platform and the station pottery and car park can be seen to the right. The pottery is the only surviving part of the original station. The current station is the reconstructed Humberstone Road station from Leicester. To the left, the "Flag of the Boar" can be seen flying above the field on which the Battle of Bosworth was fought. Shenton station is a convenient starting point for walks in the Battlefield Country Park.
At the end of the line is a headshunt underneath an old cattle bridge. The small bridge was previously used to allow safe passage of farm traffic over the route of the old Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway. Evidence of the old line between Shenton and Higham on the Hill via Stoke Golding still exists though due to financial issues, no current extension work has currently been planned yet, as of 2011.
Heritage railway
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in Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It runs from Shackerstone
Shackerstone
Shackerstone is a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. It is situated on the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal and the River Sence. According to the 2001 census the parish, which also includes the village of Barton in the Beans, had a population of...
(Grid ref ) to Shenton
Shenton
Shenton is a hamlet in Leicestershire.It is the southern terminus of the Battlefield Line Railway, which runs to here from Shackerstone. The station is located at the foot of Ambion Hill and is actually the reconstructed Humberstone Road Station from Leicester...
, via Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth
Market Bosworth is a small market town and civil parish in Leicestershire, England. It formerly formed a district known as the Market Bosworth Rural District. In 1974 it merged with the Hinckley Rural District to form a new district named Hinckley and Bosworth...
, a total of 4.5 miles (7.2 km). Shenton is near Bosworth Field
Battle of Bosworth Field
The Battle of Bosworth Field was the penultimate battle of the Wars of the Roses, the civil war between the House of Lancaster and the House of York that raged across England in the latter half of the 15th century. Fought on 22 August 1485, the battle was won by the Lancastrians...
, (the location of the final battle of the Wars of the Roses
Wars of the Roses
The Wars of the Roses were a series of dynastic civil wars for the throne of England fought between supporters of two rival branches of the royal House of Plantagenet: the houses of Lancaster and York...
immortalised in Shakespeare's Richard III
Richard III (play)
Richard III is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in approximately 1591. It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of Richard III of England. The play is grouped among the histories in the First Folio and is most often classified...
), giving the railway its name.
Overview
Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine is a fictional steam locomotive in The Railway Series books by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son, Christopher. He became the most popular character in the series, and the accompanying television spin-off series, Thomas and Friends.Thomas is a tank engine, painted blue...
", Models Weekend and Shackerstone Family Festival in September.
Also Market Bosworth Station is Home to GB2MBS a Special Event Station operated by members of Leicester Radio Society for the Railways On The Air Weekend 2011 (Sept 24th and 25th), Promoting both the Battlefield Line Railway and Amateur Radio in the UK and all around the world, with over 200 contacts made in more than 25 countries, including several Special Event Stations run at Railways all over the UK!
History
The railway used to be part of the London and North Western RailwayLondon and North Western Railway
The London and North Western Railway was a British railway company between 1846 and 1922. It was created by the merger of three companies – the Grand Junction Railway, the London and Birmingham Railway and the Manchester and Birmingham Railway...
and the Midland Railway
Midland Railway
The Midland Railway was a railway company in the United Kingdom from 1844 to 1922, when it became part of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway....
, who operated the line jointly between Moira West Junction and Nuneaton
Nuneaton
Nuneaton is the largest town in the Borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth and in the English county of Warwickshire.Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century author George Eliot, who was born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819 and lived in the town for...
. The first trains ran along this section in 1873. At Shackerstone station, there was once a junction where one section branched off towards Moira
Moira, Leicestershire
Moira is a former mining village about west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in North West Leicestershire, England. The village is about miles south of the Derbyshire town of Swadlincote and is close to the county boundary....
and Ashby
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, — Zouch being pronounced "Zoosh" — often shortened to Ashby, is a small market town and civil parish in North West Leicestershire, England, within the National Forest. It is twinned with Pithiviers in north-central France....
and the other went towards Coalville Junction. In 1883, the Charnwood Forest Railway
Charnwood Forest Railway
The Charnwood Forest Railway was a branch line in Leicestershire constructed by the Charnwood Forest Company between 1881 and 1883. The branch line ran from Coalville to the town of Loughborough....
was opened, which extended the branch from Coalville Junction to Loughborough's Derby Road station, passing through the villages of Whitwick
Whitwick
Whitwick is a village in Leicestershire, England and is an ancient parish which formerly included the equally historic villages of Thringstone and Swannington. It was an important manor in the Middle Ages, which once included Bardon and Markfield, parts of Hugglescote, Donington le Heath, Ratby,...
and Shepshed
Shepshed
Shepshed, often known until 1888 as Sheepshed, is a town in Leicestershire, England with a population of around 14,000 people...
. In the 1923 Grouping, these lines were assigned to the London Midland and Scottish Railway. In 1931 the last scheduled passenger train went down the Charnwood Forest branch, with the line then only being open to freight and excursions until the 1960s. The Coalville Junction – Shackerstone section was dismantled and closed completely in 1964. The Ashby – Nuneaton line had its last passenger service in 1965, which was an enthusiasts' special, before British Rail
British Rail
British Railways , which from 1965 traded as British Rail, was the operator of most of the rail transport in Great Britain between 1948 and 1997. It was formed from the nationalisation of the "Big Four" British railway companies and lasted until the gradual privatisation of British Rail, in stages...
pulled the rails up in 1970.
In its heyday, Shackerstone was a busy station, with steam trains doing the workings between Ashby and Nuneaton, whilst a railcar did the service between Shackerstone and Loughborough Derby Road.
The line was originally double track
Double track
A double track railway usually involves running one track in each direction, compared to a single track railway where trains in both directions share the same track.- Overview :...
but was later singled
Single track (rail)
A single track railway is where trains in both directions share the same track. Single track is normally used on lesser used rail lines, often branch lines, where the traffic density is not high enough to justify the cost of building double tracks....
. Confusingly, part of the line was called the Bluebell Line (the Charnwood Forest Line, Hugglescote to Loughborough Derby Road station; this line was only accessible via the ANJR).
The royal train now in the National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum is a museum in York forming part of the British National Museum of Science and Industry and telling the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society. It has won many awards, including the European Museum of the Year Award in 2001...
went to Shackerstone on its first outing in December 1902. It conveyed King Edward VII
Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Edward VII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910...
, Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria on their way to Gopsall
Gopsall
Gopsall is an area of Crown Estate land in North West Leicestershire, England. It is located between the villages of Appleby Magna, Shackerstone, Twycross and Snarestone....
Hall, where Handel
George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel was a German-British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos. Handel was born in 1685, in a family indifferent to music...
is reputed to have composed his oratorio Messiah
Messiah (Handel)
Messiah is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible and the Book of Common Prayer. It was first performed in Dublin on 13 April 1742, and received its London premiere nearly a year later...
.
Renovation project
The Shackerstone Railway Society was set up in 1969 at Market Bosworth, but soon moved to Shackerstone in 1970, as they needed a proper home for their first steam engine. When they got to Shackerstone they found one through line still intact, and their first aim was to build some sidings. Later they reinstated the "down" platform and connected the sidings to the line to Market Bosworth.In 1973, to celebrate the centenary of the line, a small train of open wagons was hauled to Market Bosworth. Following the successful conclusions of the negotiations with British Rail
British Rail
British Railways , which from 1965 traded as British Rail, was the operator of most of the rail transport in Great Britain between 1948 and 1997. It was formed from the nationalisation of the "Big Four" British railway companies and lasted until the gradual privatisation of British Rail, in stages...
, a start was made on track rearrangements which created run-round loops at both ends of the line and a number of sidings at Shackerstone.
In the 1980s, the Battlefield Line launched a campaign to extend their line to Shenton. This involved buying one and a half miles of track and in 1992 after a successful campaign, the inaugural service arrived, hauled by the appropriately named 0-6-0 tank engine "Richard III."
Journey
Leaving the platforms at , the first sight to be seen from the train is the old goods yard. This is situated on the right-hand side of the running lines. This first section of the journey is located on a climbing gradient which continues until the train is clear of the station limits. Near the goods yard, passengers can see the Station House (now a private residence). Approaching the signal box, the train passes a large building. This is the steam locomotive and carriage shed. The signal box, situated on the left of the train, is passed shortly, and once the driver has received the single line token, the train may proceed into the section. The signal box is the oldest Midland Railway Co. type one box still in operational use. Once past the shed the steam locomotive yard is in view. The chassis of 0-6-0 RSH No3 "Richard III" is a current project and can be seen on the 1st Road at the back of the shed. Passengers can also (from the train) see the inspection pit and preparation area. Continuing further up the gradient, the train shortly passes the railway's DMU siding on which are usually stored the 2-car 'hybrid' set and the Bubblecar. Behind these stand other items of railway origin which are either in store or awaiting overhaul/restoration. Locomotives to be seen from the train in this siding are currently Class 45 (45 015), Class 31 (31 461) and Ruston shunter "Hercules".Once the end of the "DMU Siding" is reached, the train passes under the first bridge which carries the road to Barton-in-the-Beans over the railway. From here on, the railway passes into open farmland and countryside. Here, the track changes from the left-hand side of the trackbed, to the right-hand side. The railway curves to the left here on a long sweeping curve which takes the train under James Farm Bridge and on towards Hedley's Farm Crossing. It then crosses a separate foot-crossing, at each of which locomotives must give a warning whistle.
After the crossings, the track straightens for a while. On the left can be seen the Italianate style church tower of Carlton and shortly after this the Market Bosworth golf course can be sighted under construction.
Market Bosworth and beyond
A local private airstrip can be seen on the left. The approach to Market Bosworth, three miles from Shackerstone, is on a sweeping right-hand curve. To the right of the train can be seen new housing developments whilst the left-hand side has countryside scenery. Market Bosworth station is soon approached and trains pass under the Station Bridge which carries the main road into Market Bosworth over the line. The train passes through the disused platforms.To the left-hand side of the train here there are usually stored locomotives or wagons. To the right can be seen the old buildings and signal box which used to control part of the operation of the station.
Once clear of Market Bosworth station, the train accelerates again towards Far Coton road bridge and then passes into a left-hand curve in a cutting. Out of the cutting, the train continues on a long, straight section of track on top of an embankment. To the right hand side can be seen Aqueduct Cottage and the actual Ashby Canal aqueduct beyond it. Trains slow as they cross the bridge which carries over the road between Shenton Village and Sutton Cheney. As the line curves to the right slightly, the train approaches Shenton Station, just over 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from Shackerstone.
The trains slow to enter the platform and the station pottery and car park can be seen to the right. The pottery is the only surviving part of the original station. The current station is the reconstructed Humberstone Road station from Leicester. To the left, the "Flag of the Boar" can be seen flying above the field on which the Battle of Bosworth was fought. Shenton station is a convenient starting point for walks in the Battlefield Country Park.
At the end of the line is a headshunt underneath an old cattle bridge. The small bridge was previously used to allow safe passage of farm traffic over the route of the old Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway. Evidence of the old line between Shenton and Higham on the Hill via Stoke Golding still exists though due to financial issues, no current extension work has currently been planned yet, as of 2011.
Steam locomotives
Over the years, many different steam locomotives have graced Shackerstone Locomotive Works from massive beasts such as 34027 "Taw Valley" & a pair of LMS 5XP Jubilee's to smaller examples such as the tiny Peckett "Ivor The Engine" and other industrials. Today, the select fleet of locomotives operate the line's steam services. Smaller industrial engines are more common amongst the fleet due their raw power, ample size and relative ease of maintenance though the biggest of the fleet is a main line giant!Operational
| Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.9449 The Blue Circle |
Aveling and Porter 2-2-0WT Aveling and Porter Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steam roller manufacturer. Thomas Aveling and Richard Thomas Porter entered into partnership in 1862, developed a steam engine three years later in 1865 and produced more steam rollers than all the other British manufacturers combined.-The... |
The locomotive is currently operational and is steamed on selected occasions throughout the season. The engine received various repairs and mechanical improvements during the winter of 2008-2009 to aid better running. The engine is also steamed on Thomas events as she plays the character "Fergus". This wonderful locomotive was built in the 1920s to a dated design of the 1860s and provides a unique sight to visitors. | BCC Blue. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1926 | |
| No. 1306 Mayflower LNER Thompson Class B1 61306 London and North Eastern Railway Thompson Class B1 No. 61306 is a preserved British steam locomotive. In preservation, it carries the number 1306 and the name Mayflower, complete with LNER Apple Green Livery, though this guise is entirely fictional.- Service :61306 was built in 1948 by the North... |
LNER Thompson Class B1 4-6-0 LNER Thompson Class B1 The London and North Eastern Railway Thompson Class B1 is a class of steam locomotive designed for medium mixed traffic work. It was designed by Edward Thompson.- Overview :... |
61306 was built at North British North British Locomotive Company The North British Locomotive Company was created in 1903 through the merger of three Glasgow locomotive manufacturing companies; Sharp Stewart and Company , Neilson, Reid and Company and Dübs and Company , creating the largest locomotive manufacturing company in Europe.Its main factories were... , Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands... and delivered after Nationalisation of the four British railway companies. Spending most of her career at Hull Kingston upon Hull Kingston upon Hull , usually referred to as Hull, is a city and unitary authority area in the ceremonial county of the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It stands on the River Hull at its junction with the Humber estuary, 25 miles inland from the North Sea. Hull has a resident population of... sheds, she was withdrawn in 1967 and went into preservation at Steamtown, Carnforth Carnforth - References :... where she was given a fictional LNER Guise and the name Mayflower Mayflower The Mayflower was the ship that transported the English Separatists, better known as the Pilgrims, from a site near the Mayflower Steps in Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts, , in 1620... , previously held by classmate 61379. In 1978 Railfan Railfan A railfan or rail buff , railway enthusiast or railway buff , or trainspotter , is a person interested in a recreational capacity in rail transport... Gerald Boden purchased her for active use and sent her to the Great Central Railway Great Central Railway (preserved) The Great Central Railway is a heritage railway split into two adjacent sections, one in Leicestershire and the other Nottinghamshire.The Leicestershire section is currently Britain's only double track mainline heritage railway, with of working double track, period signalling, locomotives and... , but when an overhaul was required she moved to the Nene Valley Railway Nene Valley Railway The Nene Valley Railway is a preserved railway in Cambridgeshire, England, running between Peterborough Nene Valley and Yarwell Junction. The line is currently seven and a half miles in length... in 1989 for completion. She is currently used on certain days of the year and frequently on special event days. She recently had a light overhaul and is now operational again. |
LNER Apple Green. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1948 |
Undergoing overhaul, restoration or repairs
| Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waleswood | Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0ST Hudswell Clarke Hudswell, Clarke and Company Limited was an engineering and locomotive building company in Jack Lane, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.-History:... |
A long term restoration project, the locomotive wheels and frames currently resides outside the works but is sheeted up to protect her from the elements. | N/A. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1906 | |
| Sir Gomer | Peckett and Sons 0-6-0ST Peckett and Sons Peckett and Sons was a locomotive manufacturer at the Atlas Works in St. George, Bristol, England.-Fox, Walker and Company:The company began trading in 1864 at the Atlas Engine Works, St. George, Bristol, as Fox, Walker and Company, building four and six-coupled saddle tank engines for industrial use... |
This locomotive is currently undergoing a full overhaul, due to be completed as soon as possible. The frames of the engine have recently been reunited with the boiler after repair in wales. The engine's saddle tank and ash pan are the last items left to be reunited with the engine. Designed as a powerful industrial, "Sir Gomer", according to findings, is capable of moving a 928 ton train at slow speed on level ground: quite an achievement for an engine of relatively small stature! This hansome machine is the railway's flagship locomotive and her return to service is an event that is greatly looked forward to. | Lined Green Green Green is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 520–570 nanometres. In the subtractive color system, it is not a primary color, but is created out of a mixture of yellow and blue, or yellow and cyan; it is considered... . |
Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1932 | |
| No. 3 Richard III Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns Ltd was a locomotive builder with works in North East England.-History:The company was formed in September 1937 when Robert Stephenson and Company, which was based in Darlington took over the locomotive building department of Hawthorn Leslie and Company, based in... |
Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns 0-6-0T Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns Ltd was a locomotive builder with works in North East England.-History:The company was formed in September 1937 when Robert Stephenson and Company, which was based in Darlington took over the locomotive building department of Hawthorn Leslie and Company, based in... |
This locomotive is currently 2nd in the queue for overhaul at Shackerstone Works, behind the flagship locomotive No1859 "Sir Gomer" (currently undergoing her overhaul). Once "Sir Gomer"s overhaul is complete, the focus will be on "Richard III". Therefore, when "Sir Gomer"s boiler ticket expires it is hoped that "Richard III" will be back in steam & ready to step in to replace her. "Richard III"s boiler has already been sent away for work. | Light Blue. | Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1949 |
Stored or static
| Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamport No. 3 |
W.G. Bagnall 0-6-0ST W.G. Bagnall W. G. Bagnall was a locomotive manufacturer from Stafford, England. It was founded in 1875 by William Gordon Bagnall and ceased trading in 1962 when it was taken over by English Electric Co Ltd. The company was located at the Castle Engine Works, in Castle Town, Stafford... |
Although 'out of ticket', "Lamport No3" has been kept inside Shackerstone Works to shield her from the elements | Lined Green Green Green is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 520–570 nanometres. In the subtractive color system, it is not a primary color, but is created out of a mixture of yellow and blue, or yellow and cyan; it is considered... . |
Leicester Industrial Locomotive Group. | 1942 | ~ |
| No. 7 | Peckett and Sons 0-4-0ST Peckett and Sons Peckett and Sons was a locomotive manufacturer at the Atlas Works in St. George, Bristol, England.-Fox, Walker and Company:The company began trading in 1864 at the Atlas Engine Works, St. George, Bristol, as Fox, Walker and Company, building four and six-coupled saddle tank engines for industrial use... |
Having not steamed since the early days of the railway, this locomotive has been stored in the North End Yard in recent years | N/A. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1949 | ~ |
Diesel shunters
| Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 9921 'Caroline'/'Rusty' | Motor Rail Motor Rail Motor Rail was a British locomotive-building company, based in Bedford. Formed in 1911 as The Motor Rail & Tramcar Co Ltd, they built petrol and diesel engined locomotives, mainly narrow gauge. During World War I over 900 locos were supplied for use on temporary military supply railways... Simplex |
Only used on special events because of its size. Non-operational due to clutch failure (Privately owned). | Undercoat Grey |
| Hercules | Ruston 0-4-0 | Currently undergoing bearing work and a bodywork overhaul (Railway owned) | Yellow and Pink |
| No. 2 Nancy | Ruston Hornsby Ruston (engine builder) Ruston & Hornsby, later known as Ruston, was an industrial equipment manufacturer in Lincoln, England, the company's history going back to 1840. The company is best known as a manufacturer of narrow and standard gauge diesel locomotives and also of steam shovels. Other products included cars, steam... 0-4-0 |
Operational but does not see much use (Privately owned) | Dark Blue |
| 6684 | Hunslet Hunslet Engine Company The Hunslet Engine Company is a British locomotive-building company founded in 1864 at Jack Lane, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England by John Towlerton Leather, a civil engineering contractor, who appointed James Campbell as his Works Manager.In 1871, James Campbell bought the company for... |
Stored out of use (Privately owned) | N/A |
| No. 8431 | Stephenson English Electric English Electric English Electric was a British industrial manufacturer. Founded in 1918, it initially specialised in industrial electric motors and transformers... |
Stored out of use (Privately owned) | Orange |
| Big Momma | Barclay Shunter 0-6-0 | Stored out of use at Market Bosworth station (Privately owned) | Light Green |
| No 422 Hot Wheels | Andrew Barclay Andrew Barclay & Sons Co. Andrew Barclay Sons & Co. was a builder of steam and diesel locomotives, based in Kilmarnock, Scotland, that was founded in 1840 and is now owned by Wabtec Rail.- History :... |
Stored out of use at Market Bosworth station (Privately owned) | Blue |
| No. D2867 Diane | Class 02 British Rail Class 02 The British Rail Class 02 were a class of twenty 0-4-0 diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives built by the Yorkshire Engine Company in 1960 and 1961 for service in areas of restricted loading gauge and curvature such as docks... |
Operational-Under Restoration while still used regularly used as shed shunter for steam locomotive department (Privately owned) | Green Primer |
| No. 03170 | Class 03 British Rail Class 03 The British Rail Class 03 locomotive is, together with Class 04, one of BR's most successful smaller 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunters. The class, numbering 230 examples, was built by British Railways' Swindon and Doncaster works in 1957-1962 and numbered D2000-D2199 and D2370-D2399... |
Operational and used regularly (Railway owned) | BR Blue |
| No 03180. | Class 03 British Rail Class 03 The British Rail Class 03 locomotive is, together with Class 04, one of BR's most successful smaller 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunters. The class, numbering 230 examples, was built by British Railways' Swindon and Doncaster works in 1957-1962 and numbered D2000-D2199 and D2370-D2399... |
Stored out of use (Railway owned) | BR Blue |
| No. 11215 | Class 04 British Rail Class 04 The British Rail Class 04 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunting locomotive class was built between 1952 and 1962 and was the basis for the later Class 03 built in the British Railways workshops. The Class 04 locomotives were supplied by the Drewry Car Co., which at the time had no manufacturing... |
Out of service, undergoing engine refit inside the steam locomotive shed in front of "Waleswood" (Railway owned) | BR Black |
| No. 04110 (D2310) | Class 04 British Rail Class 04 The British Rail Class 04 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunting locomotive class was built between 1952 and 1962 and was the basis for the later Class 03 built in the British Railways workshops. The Class 04 locomotives were supplied by the Drewry Car Co., which at the time had no manufacturing... |
Operational (Railway owned) | BR Blue |
| No. 13236 | Class 08 British Rail Class 08 The British Rail Class 08 is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive. From 1953 to 1962, 996 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.... |
On loan to the Bluebell Railway Bluebell Railway The Bluebell Railway is a heritage line running for nine miles along the border between East and West Sussex, England. Steam trains are operated between and , with an intermediate station at .The railway is managed and run largely by volunteers... |
BR Black |
| No. 08576 | Class 08 British Rail Class 08 The British Rail Class 08 is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive. From 1953 to 1962, 996 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.... |
Awaiting restoration (Railway owned) | BR Blue |
| No. 08825 | Class 08 British Rail Class 08 The British Rail Class 08 is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive. From 1953 to 1962, 996 locomotives were produced, making it the most numerous of all British locomotive classes.... |
Stored out of use (Railway owned) | BR Blue |
| No. 12083 | Class 11 British Rail Class 11 The British Rail Class 11 was applied to a batch of diesel shunting locomotives built from April 1945 to December 1952, based on a similar earlier batch built by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway between 1939 and 1942.-Numbering:... |
Under restoration (Privately owned) | BR Blue |
Ex. mainline heritage diesels
Despite being a relatively short route, the Battlefield Line host 2 intensive diesel galas each year which run a dozen or more or these locomotives throughout a single weekend.Operational
| Number & Name | Description | History & Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 31101 | British Rail Class 31 British Rail Class 31 The British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotives, also known as the Brush Type 2 and originally as Class 30, were built by Brush Traction from 1957-62.- Description :... A1A-A1A |
Operational | BR Rail Blue (Bescot TMD) Bescot TMD Bescot TMD is a locomotive traction maintenance depot in the West Midlands, England. It is situated adjacent to Bescot Stadium station. The depot is currently operated by DBS . The current depot code is BS but, in steam days, the shed code was 3A.Bescot Marshalling Yard is to the south-east of the... |
Suburban Preservation Suburb The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods... . |
1958 | ||
| No. 31130 Calder Hall Power Station |
British Rail Class 31 British Rail Class 31 The British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotives, also known as the Brush Type 2 and originally as Class 30, were built by Brush Traction from 1957-62.- Description :... A1A-A1A |
Operational | Railfreight Trainload Coal Trainload Freight Trainload Freight was the sector of British Rail responsible for trainload freight services. It was formed in 1987 as a further development of the single Railfreight division created by BR in 1982, and existed until the onset of privatisation in 1994. The sector was subdivided according to the... . |
Suburban Preservation Suburb The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods... . |
1959 | ||
| No. D6508 Eastleigh |
British Rail Class 33 British Rail Class 33 The British Rail Class 33 also known as the BRCW Type 3 or Crompton is a class of Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives ordered in 1957 and built for the Southern Region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962.... Bo-Bo |
Under Overhaul | BR Green. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1960 | ~ | |
| No. D6593 | British Rail Class 33 British Rail Class 33 The British Rail Class 33 also known as the BRCW Type 3 or Crompton is a class of Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives ordered in 1957 and built for the Southern Region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962.... Bo-Bo |
Visiting For Repair From The Watercress Line Watercress Line The Watercress Line is the marketing name of the Mid-Hants Railway, a heritage railway in Hampshire, England, running from New Alresford to Alton where it connects to the National Rail network. The line gained its popular name in the days that it was used to transport locally grown watercress to... |
BR Green. | Watercress Line Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1960 | ~ | |
| No. 33019 Griffon |
British Rail Class 33 British Rail Class 33 The British Rail Class 33 also known as the BRCW Type 3 or Crompton is a class of Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives ordered in 1957 and built for the Southern Region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962.... Bo-Bo |
Operational | DCE Grey & Yellow Rail transport in the Netherlands Rail transport in the Netherlands utilises a 2809 km long network maintained by ProRail and operated by a number of different operators. The entire network is standard gauge.The Netherlands is a member of the International Union of Railways... . |
Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1960 | ||
| No. 33053 | British Rail Class 33 British Rail Class 33 The British Rail Class 33 also known as the BRCW Type 3 or Crompton is a class of Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives ordered in 1957 and built for the Southern Region of British Railways between 1960 and 1962.... Bo-Bo |
Visiting The Watercress Line Watercress Line The Watercress Line is the marketing name of the Mid-Hants Railway, a heritage railway in Hampshire, England, running from New Alresford to Alton where it connects to the National Rail network. The line gained its popular name in the days that it was used to transport locally grown watercress to... |
BR Rail Blue. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1961 | ~ | |
| No. D5217 | British Rail Class 25 British Rail Class 25 The British Rail Class 25 diesel locomotives were also known as Sulzer Type 2 and nicknamed Rats, as it was alleged they could be seen everywhere in Britain, and hence were "as common as rats"... Bo-Bo |
Operational | BR Green. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1963 | ~ | |
| No. 37905 Mirrlees Pioneer |
British Rail Class 37 British Rail Class 37 The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel-electric locomotive. Also known as the English Electric Type 3, the Class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan.... Co-Co |
Visiting The Watercress Line Watercress Line The Watercress Line is the marketing name of the Mid-Hants Railway, a heritage railway in Hampshire, England, running from New Alresford to Alton where it connects to the National Rail network. The line gained its popular name in the days that it was used to transport locally grown watercress to... |
Railfreight Trainload Metals Trainload Freight Trainload Freight was the sector of British Rail responsible for trainload freight services. It was formed in 1987 as a further development of the single Railfreight division created by BR in 1982, and existed until the onset of privatisation in 1994. The sector was subdivided according to the... . |
Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1963 | ~ | |
| No. 37227 | British Rail Class 37 British Rail Class 37 The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel-electric locomotive. Also known as the English Electric Type 3, the Class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan.... Co-Co |
Under Repair | Railfreight Trainload Metals Trainload Freight Trainload Freight was the sector of British Rail responsible for trainload freight services. It was formed in 1987 as a further development of the single Railfreight division created by BR in 1982, and existed until the onset of privatisation in 1994. The sector was subdivided according to the... . |
Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1964 | ~ | |
| No. 47640 University of Strathclyde |
British Rail Class 47 British Rail Class 47 The British Rail Class 47, is a class of British railway diesel-electric locomotive that was developed in the 1960s by Brush Traction. A total of 512 Class 47s were built at Crewe Works and Brush's Falcon Works, Loughborough between 1962 and 1968, which made them the most numerous class of British... Co-Co |
Operational | BR Large Logo Blue. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1966 | ||
| No. 56086 The Magistrate's Association |
British Rail Class 56 British Rail Class 56 The British Rail Class 56 is a type of diesel locomotive designed for heavy freight work. It is a Type 5 locomotive, with a Ruston-Paxman power unit developing 3,250 bhp , and has a Co-Co wheel arrangement... Co-Co |
Operational | BR Large Logo Blue. | Private Owner Property Property is any physical or intangible entity that is owned by a person or jointly by a group of people or a legal entity like a corporation... . |
1980 | ~ | |
| No. 56040 Oystermouth |
British Rail Class 56 British Rail Class 56 The British Rail Class 56 is a type of diesel locomotive designed for heavy freight work. It is a Type 5 locomotive, with a Ruston-Paxman power unit developing 3,250 bhp , and has a Co-Co wheel arrangement... Co-Co |
Scrapped 2011 | Railfreight Railfreight Railfreight was a sector of British Rail responsible for all freight operations on the British network. The division was created in 1982 when BR sought to assign particular stock and management to the evolving requirements of freight traffic... . |
Class 56 Group. | 1980 | ~ | |
| No. 56098 |
British Rail Class 56 British Rail Class 56 The British Rail Class 56 is a type of diesel locomotive designed for heavy freight work. It is a Type 5 locomotive, with a Ruston-Paxman power unit developing 3,250 bhp , and has a Co-Co wheel arrangement... Co-Co |
Operational | Load-Haul Load-Haul Loadhaul Ltd. was a railfreight operator based in the north-east of the United Kingdom. It was formed in 1994, prior to the privatisation of British Rail... . |
Private Owner | 1981 | ~ | |
Diesel multiple units
| Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMBS No 51131 | Class 116 British Rail Class 116 The British Rail Class 116 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1957 to 1961.-Regular use:These units stayed in regular service until 1990, when they began to be withdrawn from traffic. They were replaced on regional services by the new "Sprinter" derivative units, or by Class 323... |
Operational, used with No 51321 on passenger trains regularly (Privately owned). | BR Blue |
| DMS No 51321 | Class 118 British Rail Class 118 The British Rail Class 118 diesel multiple units were built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Company and introduced from 1960.... |
Operational, used with 51131 on passenger trains, operates regularly (Privately owned). | BR Blue |
| DMBS No 55005. | Class 122 British Rail Class 122 The British Rail Class 122 diesel mechanical multiple units were built by Gloucester RC&W in 1958. Twenty single-car driving motor vehicles, called "Bubble Cars", were built, numbered 55000–55019... |
Non-operational, awaiting bodywork repairs and a repaint (Privately owned). | BR Green c/w cats whiskers |
British Railways Mark 1 coaches
The original A&NJR closed long before the formation of British Railways, but as very few suitable period carriages were preserved, BR Mark 1 coaches form part of all Battlefield Line passenger trains today. They are a renowned design of standardised rail stock, being both durable and high-capacity vehicles.| Number & Name | Description | Current Status | Livery | Owner(s) | Date | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. E1104 | Mark 1 RF British Rail coach designations The London, Midland and Scottish Railway and the London and North Eastern Railway both developed a system of identifying railway carriages by means of alphabetic codes... |
Converted into a Griddle buffet Griddle A griddle is a cooking device consisting of a broad flat surface that can be heated using a variety of means, and is used in both residential and commercial applications for a variety of cooking operations. Most commonly, the griddle consists of a flat metal plate, but in the non-industrialized... from RF No. 301 while working for BR, and was later preserved. After further modifications made by the restoration group it is now back in service, providing food and drinks to passengers. |
BR Lined Maroon. | Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1952 | |
| No. ADB975459 | Mark 1 BSK | Originally numbered 34136 until conversion into a departmental coach. Docked in the Shackerstone Shackerstone railway station Shackerstone railway station is a heritage railway station and museum in Leicestershire, England. It is also a terminus for the Battlefield Line Railway... bay siding as volunteer accommodation, but will require heavy amounts of remedial work in the coming years. |
BR Lined Maroon. | Shackerstone DMU Group. | 1952 | |
| No. 3050 | Mark 1 FO First Open A First Open or FO, is a type of railway carriage used by British Rail. They were first produced as British Railways Mark 1, and subsequently Mark 2, Mark 3, and Mark 4 variants were produced.-Mark 4:... |
Stored at the end of the Shackerstone north siding complex. All the seats are gone and it is virtually empty except for a few small parts, It's partly for this reason that this coach is at great risk. | BR Blue & Grey. | Private owner. | 1954 | ~ |
| No. W34935 | Mark 1 BSK | Operational and one of the handful of Battlefield Line coaches with two separate liveries. | BR Blood & Custard (West side). BR Chocolate & Cream (East side). |
Private owner. | 1956 | |
| No. 34953 | Mark 1 BSK | Awaiting a major overhaul in the Shackerstone south siding, though it could take years (if ever) for work to commence. | Maroon Maroon (color) Maroon is a dark red color.-Etymology:Maroon is derived from French marron .The first recorded use of maroon as a color name in English was in 1789.-Maroon :... . |
Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1956 | ~ |
| No. 35027 | Mark 1 BSK | Awaiting restoration in the Shackerstone south siding. | Maroon (lined in Cream). | Private owner. | 1956 | ~ |
| No. W81227 | Mark 1 BG Brake Gangwayed The Brake Gangwayed or BG coach is a type of British Railways Mark 1 passenger brake van. It has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage... |
Operational as the support and storage vehicle for the owning group's British Rail Class 31 British Rail Class 31 The British Rail Class 31 diesel locomotives, also known as the Brush Type 2 and originally as Class 30, were built by Brush Traction from 1957-62.- Description :... locomotives. |
BR Rail Blue. | Suburban Preservation. | 1957 | ~ |
| No. M81428 | Mark 1 BG Brake Gangwayed The Brake Gangwayed or BG coach is a type of British Railways Mark 1 passenger brake van. It has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage... |
Awaiting repair work, but thankfully it is structurally in-sound so not much work will be required. | BR Blood & Custard. | Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1957 | ~ |
| No. ADB977084 | Mark 1 RKB British Rail coach designations The London, Midland and Scottish Railway and the London and North Eastern Railway both developed a system of identifying railway carriages by means of alphabetic codes... |
Numbered 1505 until becoming part of the original Crewe Test Train. In storage in the Shackerstone north siding complex. It will be most likely a long-term restoration project, even after contracted Asbestos Asbestos Asbestos is a set of six naturally occurring silicate minerals used commercially for their desirable physical properties. They all have in common their eponymous, asbestiform habit: long, thin fibrous crystals... stripping. |
N/A. | Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1958 | ~ |
| No. 81470 | Mark 1 BG Brake Gangwayed The Brake Gangwayed or BG coach is a type of British Railways Mark 1 passenger brake van. It has a guard's compartment in the centre and two large areas either side for storing luggage... |
At present only available in use as a part store. | InterCity InterCity (British Rail) InterCity was introduced by British Rail in 1966 as a brand-name for its long-haul express passenger services .... . |
Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1958 | ~ |
| No. 1816 | Mark 1 RMB Restaurant Miniature Buffet The Restaurant Miniature Buffet is a British Railways Mark 1 railway coach. It is a Tourist Standard Open coach with two full seating bays next to the centre transverse vestibule removed and replaced with a buffet counter and customers standing space, and one bay on one side removed and replaced... |
In use as a storage shed at Shackerstone, but is a good restoration project as it still has its underframe and is relatively complete body-wise, just a bit worn. | N/A. | Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1959 | |
| No. ADB977450 | Mark 1 FO First Open A First Open or FO, is a type of railway carriage used by British Rail. They were first produced as British Railways Mark 1, and subsequently Mark 2, Mark 3, and Mark 4 variants were produced.-Mark 4:... |
Numbered 3087 until becoming part of the original Crewe Test Train. In storage at Shackerstone until restoration can begin, which will require replacement of all the windows and some major fittings. | N/A. | Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1959 | ~ |
| No. W93701 | Mark 1 GUV General Utility Van A General Utility Van is a type of rail vehicle built by British Rail and its predecessors, which was primarily used for transporting mail and parcels. They were used by both Express Parcels Systems, the British Post Office and Railtrack. National Rail and some Train Operating Companies still use... |
Presently at the end of the Shackerstone north siding complex as a storage vehicle. | BR Rail Blue. | Private owner. | 1959 | ~ |
| No. 94142 | Mark 1 CCTY British Rail coach designations The London, Midland and Scottish Railway and the London and North Eastern Railway both developed a system of identifying railway carriages by means of alphabetic codes... |
Awaiting a major overhaul in the Shackerstone south siding. | Maroon Maroon (color) Maroon is a dark red color.-Etymology:Maroon is derived from French marron .The first recorded use of maroon as a color name in English was in 1789.-Maroon :... . |
Private owner. | 1960 | ~ |
| No. M25729 | Mark 1 SK Standard Corridor The Standard Corridor type of railway carriage was one of the standard mid-20th century designs, and was coded SK by the LNER and BR, and CF by the LMS... |
Operational and one of the handful of Battlefield Line coaches with two separate liveries. Numbered M25729 on the west side and ADB977982 on the east side. | BR Blood & Custard (West side). BR Chocolate & Cream (East side). |
Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1961 | |
| No. M4918 | Mark 1 TSO Tourist Standard Open Tourist Second Open or Tourist Standard Open, abbreviated to TSO, is a type of British Railways coach. The designation "Tourist" was originally as opposed to a normal SO coach... |
Operational, though in need of minor interior refurbishment. | BR Lined Maroon. | Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1962 | |
| No. 4939 | Mark 1 TSO Tourist Standard Open Tourist Second Open or Tourist Standard Open, abbreviated to TSO, is a type of British Railways coach. The designation "Tourist" was originally as opposed to a normal SO coach... |
In storage among the pile-up of rolling stock and locomotives in the Shackerstone north siding complex. | InterCity InterCity (British Rail) InterCity was introduced by British Rail in 1966 as a brand-name for its long-haul express passenger services .... . |
Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1962 | ~ |
| No. M4989 | Mark 1 TSO Tourist Standard Open Tourist Second Open or Tourist Standard Open, abbreviated to TSO, is a type of British Railways coach. The designation "Tourist" was originally as opposed to a normal SO coach... |
Operational. | BR Blood & Custard. | Shackerstone Railway Society Ltd. | 1962 | |
| No. 13341 | Mark 1 FK First Corridor The First Corridor type of railway coach was one of the standard mid-20th century designs; coded 'FK' by the LNER and BR, and 'CL' by the LMS. The layout of the coach was a number of compartments, all of which were first class, linked by a side corridor.... |
Parked alongside 1816 for additional storage. | Departmental Livery. | Private owner. | 1962 | |
| No. 80374 NSA |
Mark 1 POS Post Office Sorting Van A Post Office Sorting Van is a type of rail vehicle built for use in a Travelling Post Office.British Rail built ninety-six of these vehicles between 1959 and 1977, to several similar designs, all based on the Mark 1 coach design. They were numbered in the range 80300–80395... |
In use as British Rail Class 37 British Rail Class 37 The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel-electric locomotive. Also known as the English Electric Type 3, the Class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan.... 37227's support vehicle, but is still available for occasional photo charters. |
Royal Mail Royal Mail Royal Mail is the government-owned postal service in the United Kingdom. Royal Mail Holdings plc owns Royal Mail Group Limited, which in turn operates the brands Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide... . |
Private owner. | 1972 | ~ |