DRS Class 88 to appear at SVR Diesel Gala

[alexl92]

From the SVR Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1312760825468283/

We are pleased to announce that Direct Rail Services 'DRS' have agreed to support our Spring Diesel Festival with no less than a brand new Class 88 locomotive.

The Class 88 is another technical innovation from DRS for the provision of superior traction equipment for UK operation, which will result in a step change for delivery of freight and passenger services.

A further development of the Class 68 platform, the Class 88 is a true “Dual Mode” locomotive combining both 25kv Electric and Diesel Electric operating modes.

Our Spring Diesel Festival takes place between May 18-20 and this Class 88 will be making the first ever public passenger runs for its type here at our event.

To say we we are thrilled would be an understatement, and we are most grateful to DRS for agreeing to provide this most prestigious guest locomotive to operate at the Severn Valley Railway.

That's quite a coup for them. In a time where railways are going further and further to find a USP for their galas, this is impressive. I imagine it'll be a fantastic event.

 

[AnthonyRail]

But SVR isn't electrified?

 

[sprinterguy]

But SVR isn't electrified?

The class 88 has a 950hp diesel engine, though, which will be more than sufficient for trundling trains around at 25mph max on the SVR. In lieu of knowing the power at rail for the class 88, it's maximum tractive effort is reportedly the same in diesel mode as in electric, so is substantial for a comparatively low powered diesel engine.

 

[DarloRich]

But SVR isn't electrified?

errrr diesel engine

 

[Strathclyder]

From the SVR Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1312760825468283/


That's quite a coup for them. In a time where railways are going further and further to find a USP for their galas, this is impressive. I imagine it'll be a fantastic event.

Impressive indeed. Looking forward to the pics that will result. If the S.V.R wasn't so festering far away from me, I'd be there in a heartbeat. Here's hoping that one pays a visit to the Bo'ness & Kinneil in the near future! lol