Ecclesbourne Valley Railway goes Underground

[martinr1]

The first of the Shoma conversions arrives in Derbyshire

http://youtu.be/P7L0fLjwIbA

 

[PaxVobiscum]

Thanks for posting - great video.

Pardon me for taking the liberty of the screengrab below, but I had a real double take at 00:01:10 when I thought it really was going to go underground. I can honestly say I have never seen a locomotive apparently running without rails before! I had nearly signed the pledge until I realised what was going on.

 

[martinr1]

All sorts of miracles happen at Wirksworth!

 

[Johnny_w]

How long is she staying for?

 

[martinr1]

Leaving next Wednesday but returning the following Monday for a few days
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Loaded tests yesterday for the Battery Locomotive

http://youtu.be/tfnHFSMzVP0

 

[fsmr]

Sounds like she has v12 Ferrari engine at times

 

[martinr1]

Our tests with Sophie are now complete

http://youtu.be/jw4MXuId7N8

 

[martinr1]

A clip from Thursday 2nd April showing new arrival CB40 Battery Locomotive 4 which is on display at Platform 1 Wirksworth over the Easter holidays

https://youtu.be/IO_f7hq-avc

 

[fsmr]

Our tests with Sophie are now complete

http://youtu.be/jw4MXuId7N8

I do like the sound it makes
impressive traction for a battery on the hill start Doe it also have pickups ?

 

[Wyvern]

Meanwhile work beginning on the Midland Main Line electrification

 

[martinr1]

Yes, the locos are fitted with third and forth rail pickups and can recharge on their way to a work site