Essex railway to welcome electric steam locomotive in UK first

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Fully electric steam locomotive (interpretation)
Fully electric steam locomotive (interpretation) // Credit: Audley End’s Enchanted Forest

The Audley End Enchanted Railway has a brand new addition to its fleet for 2026.

They are introducing a fully electric steam outline locomotive to join Electra, their other electric locomotive.

Following Electra’s introduction in 2024, journeys on the railway have been quieter, more reliable and cleaner. This encouraged them to take another step towards sustainability.

The new locomotive, which the railway says is first of its kind in the UK, looks and sounds like a steam locomotive, but runs fully on electricity.

With their two electric locomotives, they can reduce their footprint and emissions and protect the surrounding forest environment.

The new loco also doesn’t have a name yet and is taking suggestions on their social media.

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