Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

  • Steam in the Valley 2021: An event not to be missed for the enthusiast!

    Steam in the Valley 2021: An event not to be missed for the enthusiast!

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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s popular Steam in the Valley Gala features both of their resident mainline steam locomotives.

  • Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala

    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala

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    Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s popular summer diesel enthusiasts event featuring a range of classic diesel locomotives is scheduled to see the first passenger runs of the beautifully repainted Class 47 D1842.

  • Railways returning to action!

    Railways returning to action!

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    It’s been a long time coming, but the main 2020 season for a number of Britain’s heritage railways and attractions is springing into action following the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Therefore, we thought we’d bring you a list in alphabetical order of which venues are operating and when they’re set to recommence. Note however,…

  • Clayton builds hybrid locos for Tata Steel

    Clayton builds hybrid locos for Tata Steel

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    THE Clayton Equipment has completed the first of a three-loco order from Tata Steel, Port Talbot, which is replacing its ageing diesel locos. Clayton specialises in industrial locos, and is building a CBD90, which is a 90-tonne hybrid Bo-Bo locomotive.  Power is provided from the traction battery to 416kW maintenance-free, high-torque electric motors. On-board battery…


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