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    • World rolling stock market - July 2019

    Belarus: TMH’s Tver works is to supply BC with 14 Type 61-4447.02 platskartny cars, eight Type 61-440.00 sleeping cars and eight Type 61-445.03 sleeping cars with staff compartments.
    International Rail News

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    Gone... But not Forgotten
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    Photo by Jörn Pachl
    Reworked diorama
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    Miltown Malbay. F502 & train for Kilrush. 22.9.60
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    Thanks Neil E. and John G. Magnetic Brakes video for operations

     Model Railways
    I worked most of my weekend trying to find the right combination of RE magnet holding power and steel pin shaping.

    Trains in Great Britain

     UK
    In January 2019, I traveled to England, Scotland and Wales.

    New train damage detection technology from Greater Anglia

     UK
    To help boost performance, Greater Anglia is now investing in new hi-tech equipment, that is to routinely check the condition of its trains.

    Recent Work on New-Build steam locomotive 72010 “Hengist”

     UK
    CTL Seal Ltd have been busy constructing the frame for the new British Railways Standard Class 6 engine for The ‘Clan’ Project.

    Northfolk Southern keeps Iron Curtain bridge in raised position

     USA
    After years of complaining that the lift bridge over the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland created huge delays and potential safety issues in the down position, Norfolk Southern is changing its policy.

    Competition authority raises concerns over East Midlands franchise

     UK
    An investigation by the authority concluded that a monopoly could emerge on the Ely – Thetford – Norwich line. Stations on this route are served by the East Midlands franchise and Greater Anglia, which is already operated by Abellio.

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