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Class 507 now battery powered

Discussion in 'Diesel & Electric Traction' started by Paul.Uni, Sep 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM.

  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Video of first moves under battery power are on Youtube:


    Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk
     
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    Paul.Uni, Sep 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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    Brilliant.

    Where are the batteries and what technology are they? I'd sooner see one of these than another Pacer...
     
    The Green Howards, Sep 2, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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    Sawdust, Sep 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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    Excellent news!

    As well as making it suitable for operation, does that mean it can be stored with the power still on, and avoid the problems a lot of MUs get when sat unpowered?

    If you take it to the Spa Valley, could you plug it into their carriage shed solar panels and become a zero-carbon operation?
     
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    I guess this means it's no longer going to Tanat Valley?
     
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    You have batteries underneath and tow a 750v generator to keep it topped up so you have spare power on tap for rapid acceleration and increased passenger loading.
     
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