All Steam loco articles

  • gb-Class 60 at Bristol Parkway June 2024-NJAK
    Rail Business UK

    Steam turbine freight locomotive prototype to be developed

    2024-06-11T11:35:00Z

    UK: A Class 60 diesel locomotive is to be converted to a modern form of steam power as a potential alternative to electrification for zero-emission heavy freight operations.

  • Vietnam tourist train
    News

    Revolution Express tourist train to highlight Vietnamese history

    2024-05-30T06:00:00Z

    VIETNAM: An agreement to launch a steam-hauled Revolution Express tourist train themed on Vietnamese history has been signed by Indochina Rail Tourist Service and Wafaifo Optimisers. The launch is planned for late 2024 or early 2025. Two restored steam locomotives will haul the retro-style coaches and custom-made ...

  • Black 5 steam locomotive (Photo: West Coast Railways)
    Rail Business UK

    Steam locomotive ETCS testing contract awarded

    2021-10-15T06:00:00Z

    UK: Network Rail has appointed Atkins and Thales to carry out design and trial fitment to determine whether it is a viable to fit ETCS onboard equipment to steam and heritage diesel locomotives, enabling them to continue operating on routes where ETCS is to be rolled ...