The first locomotive to successfully use an AC (alternating current) three-phase asynchronous traction motor drive system was the German DE2500 diesel-electric in 1971, built by Henschel-BBC. DB ...

But for some, this history is celebrated every time they visit their local heritage railway as a volunteer. However, those working on heritage railways regularly have to overcome challenges, such as ...

In February, UK Transport Minister Jo Johnson kicked off his second month in office with a major announcement. Diesel-only trains, he said, should be removed from the railways by 2040. Advocates ...

An impressive range of locomotives is coming to the Great Central Railway (GCR) this autumn. Organisers have confirmed the return of its three-day "much-anticipated" Autumn Diesel Gala which is set to ...