The standard DR auxiliary train developed and built by the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DR) between 1973 and 1979, is mainly referred to as the Einheitshilfszug (EHZ). The train is defined as a locomotive-hauled rail-bound vehicles for technical assistance in the event of operational disruptions or railroad accidents. The train uses different...

This freight car was designed for large-volume and heavy transport of goods that would not comply with the usable space on normal freight cars. The U group has a wide variety of designs, ranging from the two-axle low-loader to the 36-axle carrying wagon. The Uaai has 4 axles per bogie...

The first of the 15 commenced trials between Clyde Engineering's Kelso plant and Lithgow in February 1988. The last was delivered in February 1990. They were used on Australian National's standard gauge network on Freight and Passenger traffic from Broken Hill to Adelaide, Alice Springs and Kalgoorlie. In 1995, all...

Experience the historic meter-gauge Brockenbahn on PC.  Since 1898, the Brocken has thus been accessible by rail - with the exception of the border division between the BRD and the GDR - and is today almost exclusively driven by steam locomotives. With a length of 19 km and 50 minutes...

From the creator of Coal Country and Eagle River Railway - Be sure not to miss this compact, but challenging AI friendly layout! Either sit back and enjoy constant track side action watching trains follow the various loops through towns, industries (and walls!), or take control to complete any of...

LNER Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado As steam locomotives were withdrawn from the railways of the UK, steps were taken to spare many of them from the cutter's torch. Notable examples of LNER express locomotive designs entered preservation. Several A4 Pacifics were rescued including the world famous Mallard, an A3...

The Indian Pacific is a weekly experiential tourism passenger train service that runs in Australia's east–west rail corridor between Sydney, on the shore of the Pacific Ocean, and Perth, on the shore of the Indian Ocean – thus, like its counterpart in the north–south corridor, The Ghan, one of the...

In 1971 Amtrak took control of most of the USA's inter city passenger services, initially leasing equipment from existing railroads. Aiming to rescue dwindling passenger traffic through rationalization of services and investment in equipment, Amtrak invited proposals for a modern long distance passenger car design. Impressed with the Budd built...

Eighty 81 class locomotives were built by Clyde Engineering, Kelso between September 1982 and February 1986, to replace 1950s vintage 42 and 44 class locomotives as well as provide additional capacity. The first 42 were based at Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot to operate Hunter Valley coal trains, while the remaining 38...

Eighty 81 class locomotives were built by Clyde Engineering, Kelso between September 1982 and February 1986, to replace 1950s vintage 42 and 44 class locomotives as well as provide additional capacity. The first 42 were based at Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot to operate Hunter Valley coal trains, while the remaining 38...