Positive Traction

What a great time we had at Rail Live 2026 a couple of weeks ago. We loved chatting to so many of you and giving cab tours to whoever was interested.

Here are some amazing photos by the one and only Jack Boskett . It's safe to say 08308 has never looked so suave! Not bad for 69 years old eh? 😅

Did you have a photo taken with the prototype? We'd love to see it if you did!

Turns out you can teach an old locomotive new tricks!

According to The Railway Magazine, it is thought that #08308 (our prototype) is the most ever-present locomotive in 'ABCs' and Combined Volumes. It first appeared as 'D3378' at Royston Shed in August 1957, meaning it is soon to be 70 years in service. A testament to one of the most robust platforms ever built and there's plenty of life in ol' dog yet! 💪

08308 has just a makeover into Loram UK livery in preparation for as a result of a 5 year agreement, striving towards decarbonising operations at the Railway Technical Centre in Derby.

We will be at stand C1, if you fancy a chat and you won't be able to miss the loco as you walk into the event! See you there 👋