RailAdvent | Mainline Diesel / Electric | Activity https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/ Activity feed for the group, Mainline Diesel / Electric. Sun, 10 May 2026 14:59:06 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.1 en-GB 30 hourly 2 7a16a8f5a03ebc2c107aaee9e3eeaaa6 Ian Lane posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: DRS 88005 Minerva with the 4S43 Daventry to Coatbridge 28/3/26 https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31859/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:51:20 +0100 DRS 88005 Minerva with the 4S43 Daventry to Coatbridge 28/3/26

]]> 0 ae468bb7d9f8c157caafb33c627eb6dc Ian Lane posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: D1755/47773 Vintage trains type 47 heading to Carlisle […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31856/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:50:30 +0100 D1755/47773 Vintage trains type 47 heading to Carlisle from Crewe to support the Shap Mountaineer 28/3/26

]]> 0 cc75b4864a75a547a1fd66d00d8546e7 Ian Lane posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: British Rail Class 86/2 electric locomotive 86259 Les […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31853/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:49:24 +0100 British Rail Class 86/2 electric locomotive 86259 Les Ross Heading up to Oxenholme to turn back for Preston 0Z87 after bringing the Cumbrian Mountain Express up from London Euston to Carnforth 28/3/26

]]> 0 28b2f798267b064bf6f4e2721f45dfa8 malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: 'Cumbrian Mountain Express' approaching Bank […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31839/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:30:03 +0100 ‘Cumbrian Mountain Express’ approaching Bank Quay yesterday (28.03.26). #feature

]]> 0 6dca1647be26f35f067a893f7ae69a5b malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: 37409 'Loch Awe', 34046 'Braunton' and 5029 […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31593/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:47:34 +0000 37409 ‘Loch Awe’, 34046 ‘Braunton’ and 5029 ‘Nunney Castle on their way back from Keighley to Crewe, passing through Bank Quay, 23.03.26. #feature

]]> 0 e2db0ab85321f908003f5812c7657999 malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: 89001, 'Avocet' as originally named and 47593 on a […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31360/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:04:57 +0000 89001, ‘Avocet’ as originally named and 47593 on a trial run from Crewe HS to Tebay, approaching Bank Quay today, 18.03.26. The plates were removed by July 1992 when the loco was put up for sale. #feature.

]]> 2 57ee57fcc510edb9004dbd42c8dde09e Sam Harrison posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: Saw this on RTT. Does anyone know what is could be? https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31346/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:34:38 +0000 Saw this on RTT. Does anyone know what is could be?

]]> 2 0431e89228452d73e71dc987a561d582 malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: GB Rail Freight 66079 approaching Warrington Bank Quay on […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31325/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:06:32 +0000 GB Rail Freight 66079 approaching Warrington Bank Quay on a bright Spring afternoon, 17.03.26. #feature

]]> 0 b047207df2375d897720028c561d4766 Philip Tomlinson joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31088/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:58:09 +0000 0 33b58e98203c154a53f73f43db4e74a9 Sarah James joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/31048/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:23:26 +0000 0 e22ed7dd7f6a41ebaf1c49fd7958c2bd malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: A few practice shots from Bank Quay whilst waiting for […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/30466/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:23:42 +0000 A few practice shots from Bank Quay whilst waiting for the Settle and Carlisle Circular to appear on 21.02.26. #feature

]]> 0 73a17d7115d9c29ff545984e90060180 George Neal posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: 60099Ben More Assynt today (21/02/26) at Rearsby on […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/30316/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:24:38 +0000 60099Ben More Assynt today (21/02/26) at Rearsby on 6M89 09.11 Middleton Towers to Ravenshead loaded sand DC Rail / Cappach movement

]]> 0 f28da54db058a700e41ceba807dc9804 malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: The Settle and Carlisle Circular approaching Warrington […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/30313/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:57:02 +0000 The Settle and Carlisle Circular approaching Warrington Bank Quay this morning (21.02.26) heading north. Not ideal shooting conditions but because of the enforced limitations on how far that I can walk, I have to take what I can get. #feature

]]> 1 ebcc9ac65bc55609b981ae60cff479e5 Luke Greenwood joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/30105/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:25:30 +0000 0 c51402c8984c6ed6eac40da21477364c Michael Holden posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: Did you see our recent video showcasing the official […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/30057/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:14:44 +0000 Did you see our recent video showcasing the official launch of the refurbished CrossCountry Voyager at Alstom Derby Litchurch Lane

You can view it here: https://youtu.be/fOm4U6AcDtw

]]> 0 6dfadfa989f7cc461ffcd608013e58c7 malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: 88001 'Revolution' passing through Warrington Bank […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/29908/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:28:47 +0000 88001 ‘Revolution’ passing through Warrington Bank Quay this morning (12.02.26). #feature

]]> 0 e3fb161f0ea2975d0bbb854fb7d145dd Clive replied to the discussion Train spotting book in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/train-spotting-book/#post-923619 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:44:02 +0000 Reply to Train spotting book

I’ve ordered this as well.<div>

https://www.platform5.com/Catalogue/Modern-British-Railways/Preserved-Locomotives-21st-Edition-NEW-5PL21

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platform5.com

Preserved Locomotives of British Railways 21st Edition

A revised and updated edition of the complete Platform 5 guide to all former main line steam, diesel and electric locomotives and multiple units that are still in existence. **Preserved Locomotives of British Railways** contains a complete list of all … Continue reading

]]> 0324a7bc3782c7708afbe24daab39386 Clive replied to the discussion Train spotting book in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/train-spotting-book/#post-923567 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:21:31 +0000 Reply to Train spotting book

I’ve ordered it, thanks 👍🚂

]]> 20b26846f994169f3f64ab2376d5ddbb Clive replied to the discussion Train spotting book in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/train-spotting-book/#post-923566 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:20:42 +0000 Reply to Train spotting book

I’ve ordered it, thanks 👍🚂

]]> 9a5b2918334054a179fd0f36a2b0454a Mike Ashworth replied to the discussion Train spotting book in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/train-spotting-book/#post-923456 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:50:54 +0000 Reply to Train spotting book

Hi Clive I am not sure exactly what you are looking for but this is a book with lists of locomotives on Amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/05guGcvG

]]> 4d679969450a7ade7f266c5dbfcac4fb John Pinza replied to the discussion Train spotting book in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/train-spotting-book/#post-923455 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:50:38 +0000 Reply to Train spotting book

There are a series of books published annually by Platform 5 publishing. They are the go to for spotting books, just Google them.

]]> 9bcc3d3dc74e2f4cfe223a39ceec9491 Clive started the discussion Train spotting book in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/train-spotting-book/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:40:58 +0000 Train spotting book

Can anyone recommend a good train spotting book. Numbers, types etc for diesel, electric, steam etc. I suppose I’m looking for something that includes all locos running on our network with lots of information about each type.

]]> df52a7eb3b2f74df91c1cc09ece6cf8f George Neal joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/29232/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:44:14 +0000 0 836ca05be5df11b6a94f496212c0e038 Tom Lee joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/29229/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:23 +0000 0 542e41098eac8bdecafe400721897d84 Clive joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/29197/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:28:40 +0000 0 9baa9ace2dae5dcf3efc7de03388f033 antonyevans joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/28944/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:13:55 +0000 0 12a35040d76ee771e8b190b2220b0b3b Tristan303 Youtube posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: https://youtu.be/BnFKl82EYBcToday, we are out filming […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/28620/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:57:18 +0000 https://youtu.be/BnFKl82EYBc

Today, we are out filming the diversions on avanti west coast around the Settle & Carlisle area. It is very quiet onboard these trains….

We see at:

Pleasington

Cherry Tree

Ramsgreave & Wilpshire

Langho

Whalley

]]> 1 61905612d7032fe0f69511896143a45c Martin Collins joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/28572/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:40:40 +0000 0 6de71baead2d1a1a94edeb13a5ff297d Lynda Carter joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/28567/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:03:45 +0000 0 e7a6b0c2167e6a9f0b665497d7d80890 Sam Harrison posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: A photo of the first S&C shuttle service of the day […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/28505/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:03:52 +0000 A photo of the first S&C shuttle service of the day 4/1/25 going over the river Eden on the Eden Lacey viaduct.

]]> 2 a52ef94ed71f7bbbf88899fc1e2bf880 Michael Holden posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: NEW VIDEO!Today, we went out to Kirkby Stephen on the […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/28486/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:08:11 +0000 NEW VIDEO!

Today, we went out to Kirkby Stephen on the Settle and Carlisle Line to film some of the Avanti West Coast diverts with their new Evero trains.

It was a cold but sunny day, so click here to have a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1997fHWRyxI

]]> 3 3e17fbe3a4bc4437297c9e46fcc86f18 Tristan303 Youtube posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: An extra trimmed shot for those who didn't want to […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/28300/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:00:40 +0000 An extra trimmed shot for those who didn’t want to watch the full video:

This has to be one of my shots of the year as the sound shattered the audio barrier for my phone

https://youtube.com/shorts/9Yesr-O6izA

]]> 1 fbe93149bd7e20ae3ab4da2bc173c037 Tristan303 Youtube posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: The Pathfinder FinaleEnd of an era. Today, December […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/28016/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:51:48 +0000 The Pathfinder Finale

End of an era. Today, December 20th, 2025, we witnessed the final curtain call for Pathfinder Railtours after an incredible 52 years of operation. To mark this historic occasion, the amazing locomotive D1015 ‘Western Champion’ (temporarily renamed ‘D1001 Western Pathfinder’ for the day) hauled the “Pathfinder Finale” on… Read more

]]> 2 c43bf235682c66017d965f62f60f92a2 Alan Smith joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27813/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:37:07 +0000 0 aac3626f6aca8ed221d62dd5017f7f15 Leighton McKinnon posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27648/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:54:21 +0000 1 490749ba2ce8389fe9d740d1f78aedde Michael Holden replied to the discussion New livery for Great British Railways in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/new-livery-for-great-british-railways/#post-802056 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:10:33 +0000 Reply to New livery for Great British Railways

I suppose itll fair better than the current Northern livery 😀

]]> 719427237ec15440ae0e5f95e493e641 clive BRretired replied to the discussion New livery for Great British Railways in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/new-livery-for-great-british-railways/#post-801169 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:38:25 +0000 Reply to New livery for Great British Railways

Its an object that takes the eye from any scenic background you might of envisaged! ”Its a bold statement”, I am the train you wait to photo! The designer is purring! They’ve caught everyone agog!! (Bewildered excitement). When this shoots from a HST tunnel all field livestock will do a Roger Bannister! Run a 4 minute mile!

]]> 73d7e03a4eba491a9b72f71c6d57e9bd Tony joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27472/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:01:44 +0000 0 336613d0b35fa0df800f7a479175749d Mike Ashworth replied to the discussion New livery for Great British Railways in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/new-livery-for-great-british-railways/#post-800858 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:53:01 +0000 Reply to New livery for Great British Railways

It looks okay if a little over the top, not sure how well it will look on other classes of train, maybe a more linear design would have looked better than this wavy design

]]> 33774e2f157ea461d4ff33276f0c4ceb Malcolm Ward joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27444/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:02:31 +0000 0 a3a29a7297f0650f5e24acb6caf59a36 David Spencer replied to the discussion New livery for Great British Railways in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/new-livery-for-great-british-railways/#post-800730 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:07:41 +0000 Reply to New livery for Great British Railways

I’ll pass judgement when it gets dirty.

]]> 15a8119a3029b8b99306fca986e288ba malc replied to the discussion New livery for Great British Railways in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/new-livery-for-great-british-railways/#post-800546 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:06:09 +0000 Reply to New livery for Great British Railways

The livery looks great, unfortunately just painting the trains a different colour will not make them run more reliably.

]]> c4fe9b4f38d47130e313e07e6a6c6a15 Michael Holden started the discussion New livery for Great British Railways in the forum Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/groups/mainline-diesel-electric/forum/discussion/new-livery-for-great-british-railways/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:48:17 +0000 New livery for Great British Railways

Evening all,

GBR has revealed a new livery for all of its trains (eventually). More pics are here:

Train livery revealed for Great British Railways

What do you think?

railadvent.co.uk

Train livery revealed for Great British Railways

The livery design for the new Great British Railways has been revealed, and passengers will be able to have a look at the design for the first time tomorrow (9th December).

]]> 58fb53bce18db78c2f332df28820fc20 TrainMan LV33 posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: This rare encounter on snow plough being attached on […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27366/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:22:18 +0000 This rare encounter on snow plough being attached on each ends on (56 302 PECO/113) from Wolverton Centre Sidings to Norwich Royal Dock! 8/12/2025

#feature

]]> 2 ca3f8d0f4936248378ddf105fe993d7b malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: A wet afternoon at Bank Quay, 07.12.25. #feature https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27295/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:20:14 +0000 A wet afternoon at Bank Quay, 07.12.25. #feature

]]> 0 1d81a3a4fda61cbc823d9a5cecc87e02 malc posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: Class 57 Approaching Warrington Bank Quay on a […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27294/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:07:51 +0000 Class 57 Approaching Warrington Bank Quay on a wet afternoon, 07.12.25. #feature

]]> 0 3991a774cccc9e534ce00f575e963fcd Kevin Bonney joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27087/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:52:51 +0000 0 3b14ed85d5806c6f8c14995ac4418b7d darrenthomas joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/27069/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:37:29 +0000 0 adc0df343c39871e447759cd128b7cdc Luca Bailey joined the group Mainline Diesel / Electric https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/26975/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:11:34 +0000 0 fb964c2626a13995daa12e11ba6ac98a Tristan303 Youtube posted an update in the group Mainline Diesel / Electric: https://youtu.be/85Tvhosd0E8The […] https://www.railadvent.tv/locostop/p/26965/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:04:43 +0000

https://youtu.be/85Tvhosd0E8

The Penultimate Pathfinder:

Well, this was a tour that I would never miss. We see WCR’s finest class of locomotive powering hard through 3 different locations

To begin with, we see the tour at a rainy Bamber Bridge (ignoring the fact that it only started to rain once I got there). We see the tour absolutely hammer it…

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