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Eversholt Rail is delighted to announce that they have donated a Class 91 locomotive to the Scottish Railway Preservation Society for display at the Museum of Scottish Railways.
Locomotive 91131 was the last of the Class 91 locomotives to be built at Crewe works in 1991. It holds the fastest passenger speed record in the UK having recorded a speed of 154.1mph on Stoke Bank on 2 June 1995. 91131 was in operation on the East Coast Mainline from 1991 until it was withdrawn from service in 2020. (Permalink) 91131 Bo'ness Class 91 Scottish Railway Preservation Society  Newcastle Central: Past and present traction on the East Coast Main Line standing together at Newcastle on 30 August 2010. On the left, recently arrived from Edinburgh, is 91131 en route to London, while on the right is ... |
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The hydrogen train project is part of a programme to decarbonise Scotlands railway transportation. It is being implemented in five phases, namely concept design, technical proofing, operational proofing on national network, pilot service operations, and deployment. The concept design phase was completed in 2020 while deployment is planned for between 2026 and 2027.
(Permalink) Bo'ness Hydrogen Power Hydrogen Train Project  Bo^ness: The Past, in the shape of a 1959-built 'Blue Train' is passed by the possible Future, hydrogen-fuelled 614 209 as it heads for Kinneil Halt on 29 August 2022.
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A project aiming to transform the future of the rail industry is underway at the home of Scotland's railway heritage. A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric multiple is based at the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway where it is being converted to a hydrogen-powered unit, for testing and proving of the technology. Hydrogen is intended for
(Permalink) Bo'ness Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway Class 314 Hydrogen Power  Bo^ness TMD: DMS 64600 from 314209 on the jacks at Boness for removal of redundant equipment in preparation for the installation of the new hydrogen fuel cell package. |
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Testing of an electric multiple-unit retrofitted with hydrogen fuel cells has been completed under a project bringing together the University of St Andrews, Transport Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Ballard Motive Solutions, Abbott Risk Consulting, ARUP, Aegis and Angel Trains.
(Permalink) ARUP Abbott Risk Consulting Aegis Angel Trains Ballard Motive Solutions Bo'ness Hydrogen Power Scottish Enterprise Transport Scotland University of St Andrews Bo^ness TMD: DMS 64600 from 314209 on the jacks at Boness for removal of redundant equipment in preparation for the installation of the new hydrogen fuel cell package. |
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The first train in Scotland to be powered by hydrogen has begun test runs as part of the biggest change to the countrys rail propulsion for more than 60 years.
(Permalink) Bo'ness Hydrogen power Bo^ness: The Past, in the shape of a 1959-built 'Blue Train' is passed by the possible Future, hydrogen-fuelled 614 209 as it heads for Kinneil Halt on 29 August 2022.
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Steam train fans can now enjoy the new entrance and locomotive workshop at the Museum of Scottish Railways in Bo'ness.
(Permalink) Bo'ness Museum Galleries Scotland Museum of Scottish Railways |
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It's a long time to wait for a train, but if you happen to have around 15 years on your hands, Scotland's newest steam locomotive is definitely on its way. [Full article requires subscription. -RS]
(Permalink) Ben Alder Ben Class Bo'ness Highland Railway Small Ben  Balornock Shed: Drummond Small Ben 4-4-0 no 54398 Ben Alder in sidings alongside Balornock Shed around 1961. Withdrawn from operational service in 1953, the former HR locomotive, built by Dubs & Co in 1 ...  Georgemas Junction: Georgemas Junction - Britains furthest north junction. HR 4.4.0 14399 Ben Alder at Thurso platform.  Dawsholm Shed: Drummond ex-HR 'Small Ben' class 4-4-0 no 54398 Ben Alder, introduced in 1898 and the last of the class to be withdrawn in 1953. The locomotive spent many years in storage pending a decision o ... |
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Supporters are calling for a clean fuel strategy but critics are not sure about hydrogen's role.
'There's no doubting that diesel is messy', says Dougie Choppen, who has been working on the railway for about 45 years. He is now part of a small but dedicated team at a site in Bo'ness halfway through building Scotland's first train powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which will emit nothing more than steam and condensed water. (Permalink) Bo'ness Hydrogen fuel |
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Angel Trains has partnered with Arcola Energy and its industry consortium partners to deliver Scotland's first hydrogen train.
(Permalink) Angel Trains Bo'ness Green Hydrogen |
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At the Bo'ness home of Scotlands railway heritage they are hosting a project aimed at transforming the future of the rail industry.
A retired ScotRail Class 314 electric set was transported by road from its depot in Glasgow to the Boness & Kinneil Railway where it will be converted to hydrogen-powered - a cleaner, greener alternative to diesel for non-electrified routes. The work is part of a Scottish Enterprise project, in partnership with Transport Scotland and the University of St Andrews Hydrogen Accelerator, to bring skills for the future of the rail industry into the Scottish supply chain and create opportunities for businesses based here. (Permalink) Bo'ness Class 314 Hydrogen power |
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