One diesel in and another one out at Battlefield Line

CLASS 40 No. 40118 (D318) was relocated to the Battlefield Line from Tyseley Locomotive Works on January 5.

Two other vehicles owned by the 16SVT Society followed in mid-January – Fruit D No. 92076 and GWR tool & riding van No. 174.

The ‘Whistler’ is undergoing a comprehensive restoration and has yet to work in preservation. Class 47 No. 46740 departed the Battlefield Line on January 11 for Nemesis Rail in Burton-upon-Trent. It is hoped Harry Needle-owned Class 20 No. 20087 will be operational on the heritage line this season.