Here is a short round-up of tamper and road-railer news during October 2025.

Swietelsky / SB Rail's recent acquisitions

The six machines recently acquired by Swietelsky in June/July are slowly making their way into action, with several now working throughout the country. Here is a quick overview of what is out, and what isn't...

DR73116 - rebranded, working on WCML with 77904.

DR73118 - moved to Guide Bridge 5 October, released on 29 October.

DR73120 - repainted at Derby Loram, working on ECML after a brief display at Barrow Hill Gala at the start of October.

DR77904 - rebranded, working on WCML with 73116.

DR77905 - still at Worksop?

DR77909 - moved to Guide Bridge 5 October.

Road-Railers - Deliveries

AJH - Komatsu PW160-11EO Rail Raider Mk2

ZZ709 950057-8 - L&W Contractors RRV173

ZZ709 950059-4 - L&W Contractors RRV176

AJH - Lite-Trac Systems LT350 Rail Jet/Vac

SPH Plant, a well established operator of traditional drainage & jetting plant, has acquired its first road-rail vehicle from AJH which entered service in the middle of October.

ZZ709 919129-5 - SPH Plant Ltd SPH01

Geismar - Toyota Hilux

TrackSys NDT (formerly known as CATER EU) took delivery of a new Geismar Toyota Hilux during October 2025 along with associated 1T RRT trailer 009473. The trailer is used to transport TrackSys' "TRIS Inspection Trolley" which is capabale of ultrasonic inspection at speeds up to 14mph.

ZZ709 976168-3 - TrackSys NDT

GOS - Develon DX140LCR-7 tracked excavator

ZZ709 911457-8 - Quattro Plant 1741

GOS - Develon DX170-7

ZZ709 950050-3 - Quattro Plant 1749

GOS - Develon DX170W-7 Ultimate 270

ZZ709 950055-2 - Quattro Plant 1750