Here is a very short round-up of news from February 2025.

Vintage 1969 Plasser 06-32 Tamper 73010 For Sale

The Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust are in the process of disposing of their Plasser & Theurer 06-32SLC Tamper (73010). Having been part of The National Collection at the NRM until it was deaccessioned in 2011, it was subsequently moved to the Aln Valley Railway and later Ferryhill. During its life in preservation it has not received much attention so requires serious restoration.

If you're interested in acquiring the machine then details can be found at here: TractionAds issue 156 - will be disposed in July if no buyer is found.

Explore expand fleet

Explore continue to expand their fleet with the acquisition of two GOS Doosan DX170W-5 Ultimate 270s and T5020 trailers, previously part of Alun Griffiths' fleet.

TfL Auction Sales

The Rail Trolley Trust have acquired a four Consillia trolleys and associated trailers from the recent TfL Auction. The trolleys 05/001, 06/010, 06/013 and 13/0046 moved to a private site in the Midlands at the start of February, along with the trailers.

Also noted on the move was single-jib crane C625 - exact destination not yet confirmed, however it was noted on the A42 - in the area of both Kingsbury Scrapyard or Wishaw Railway Support Services (who, incidentally acquired a number of Schoma locomotives from a previous TfL auction).

Details of the wagons, other cranes and remaining Consillias are also yet to be confirmed.

Road-Railers - Deliveries

GOS - Doosan DX170W-7 Ultimate 270

ZZ709 910203-7 - Crana Rail CRL30

ZZ709 950042-0 - Quattro Plant 1739

Permaquip - Kubota RTV-X1110

ZZ709 975179-1 - SPL Powerlines