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bluetrain attached a file to the thread Class 507 now battery powered.
There are precedents for something like that. Some examples in this paper: https://applrguk.co.uk/media/files/lruk%20lrapplrgelectrictractionbeyondthewiressm-jh%20v.11%2008%2011.pdf In particular, in 1930s Argentina, some suburban passenger...
Sep 4, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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bluetrain replied to the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
It seemed to vary - depending on whether draw-gear, water supply connections and braking systems were compatible or could be easily adapted. For example, Gresley D49s ran with ex-GCR, ex-NER and LNER standard tenders. I am surprised that...
Sep 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM -
bluetrain liked Paul.Uni's post in the thread Class 507 now battery powered.
Video of first moves under battery power are on Youtube: [MEDIA] Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk
Sep 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
