Night time Direct Rail Services photoshoot raises money for Cumbrian Charity
Last month, Direct Rail Services held a charity event just outside of Maryport.
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WATCH: Two steam locomotives head over Shap!
In our latest video uploaded to our YouTube channel, we head to Cumbria to see not one, but two steam locomotives heading to Carlisle on the mainline.
Class 37 locomotive nameplates up for sale
Direct Rail Services have put up for sale a range of locomotive nameplates, allowing you to get your hands on railwayana in their original condition.…
HRH Princess Royal visits Nuclear Transport Solutions’ Barrow port
On 15 November, The Princess Royal was given a tour around the operations of Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) port at Barrow-in-Furness.
Class 68 locomotives set for withdrawal on Yorkshire train services
TransPennine Express Class 68 locomotives, and their respective Mk5 carriage set with Driving Trailer, are set to be withdrawn from service this Decem…
Eight-year-old from North Yorkshire enjoys special birthday treat from TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express helped Ernie Skelton celebrate his eighth birthday with a VIP tour of a Class 68 locomotive and a ride in the driver’s cab to Y…
Book Review: Class 68 and Class 88 Locomotives by John Jackson
A photographic record of every Class 68 and Class 88 locomotive and of them working for both Direct Rail Services and on loan to other operators.
Class 68 locomotive set for East Lancashire Railway visit
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that TransPennine Express Class 68 No. 68030 'Black Douglas' will be visiting for their upcoming Autumn Dies…
TransPennine Express Class 68 to visit the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that a Class 68 locomotive will be visiting them for their upcoming Summer Diesel Gala.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway announce two further visiting locos for upcoming gala
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway have announced two further gala visitors for their upcoming Diesel Gala.