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Loadhaul was a government-established freight company in the UK in the 1990s and early 2000s. It operated in the North East of England and aimed to promote competition between freight businesses. The company had a fleet of locomotives and wagons and primarily transported coal, petroleum, paper, and blocks. Loadhaul's distinctive black and orange livery has been popular among model manufacturers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the result of an investigation conducted by the Competition Commission regarding the contractual formwork underlying the rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) in Great Britain. It examines the impact of the contractual formwork on the former British Rail stocks covered by the Master Operating Lease Agreement (MOLA). It also cites the claim by the Department for Transport that the ROSCOs were raking in excess profits from the MOLA fleets.

The article discusses a report by Andrew Haines on the challenges of recasting the East Coast Main Line (ECML) timetable. The report emphasizes the importance of operator involvement in creating an effective timetable and suggests a "blank sheet" approach to prioritize revenue-generating services. It also discusses the concept of TSAR and its impact on train operations, as well as the challenges of timetabling commuter services. The article concludes by presenting proposed timetable options, but notes that implementing them would be challenging within the existing regulatory framework and would require cooperation from open access operators. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Command Paper "Reforming Our Railways: Putting the Customer First," by British Transport Secretary Justine Greening. The paper was published in response to the Rail Value for Money study of Sir Roy McNulty, which described an efficiency gap between railway passengers and taxpayers. Also indicated in the Command Paper is the plan of Great Britain's Department for Transport (DfT) to publish a long-term rolling stock plan. INSET: Forward together to victory.

The article provides an overview of the West Midlands region's plans to improve its railway infrastructure and services. West Midlands Trains is introducing new trains and opening new stations to enhance capacity and improve the overall experience for passengers. The government has pledged funding for the Midlands Rail Hub project, which aims to further increase capacity in the region. The West Midlands Rail Executive is working to positively influence rail developments and emphasize the importance of multi-modal transportation. The article also mentions specific projects, such as the upgrade of Witton station and the construction of a new station in Willenhall. West Midlands Trains is looking towards longer-term service opportunities, including extending services to Manchester and implementing decarbonization measures. The company is also advocating for fare and ticketing reform to create a simpler and fairer system for passengers. Overall, the article highlights the region's ambitions for growth and improvement in its railway system. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the a small exhibition layout using ‘OO' ready-made track and ready-to-run locomotives and stock. It discusses that the layout is set in a small coastal town situated on a river estuary somewhere in the South West of England ; and mentions that the baseboard is built from 9mm MDF for the top fixed to a 75mm x 12mm planed timber frame, surrounded on three sides by 6mm MDF backscenes.

The article presents step-by-step instruction on building a weathering Bachmann ‘OO' English Electric Type 20s.

The article offers step-by-step instruction on applying transfers to locomotives and rolling stock.

The article offers information on the construction of the Lockton Lane in a modern 'O' gauge layout created for the 1980/90s era to bring back the memories It discusses that The layout can be run as either Digital Command Control or analogue as a bank of switches were incorporated into the track plan for isolating sections, controlled on the storage yard; and mentions that a shunter's mess room was made with the leftovers and fitted out with an interior of chairs, and tables.

The article focuses on Cleveland Model Railway Club has moved to larger leased premises in Skelton, Cleveland the club members, whose ranks were increasing steadily, were involved in constructing several layouts. Topics include the member of the Gauge O Guild who owned a 7mm scale exhibition layout, the members were taking an interest in ‘O' gauge around this time, and the exhibition layout was too large to erect on a semi-permanent basis for running sessions.

The article focuses on the revival of the British Department for Transport (DfT)'s rolling stock companies (ROSCO) dispute by British Franchising Director Peter Wilkinson by sending notice on ROSCOs that they are risk averse, too expensive and could be replaced by buying new trains. The author discusses the services provided by the ROSCOs for the railways, competition issues, and the Master Operating lease Agreement (MOLA).

The article focuses on model train ad miniature railroad construction, highlighting details about setting out to build a minimum space, minimum budget OO gauge shunting layout, which has only acquired a name under new ownership. Other information such as the use of an old Heljan Class 47 bodies and locomotives on the shortest baseboard and Peco templates and odd bits of track working out placements and distances is presented.

The article offers information on the efforts made by the government agency British Railways Broad (BRB) to replace the first generation of electric locomotives which are nearing the culmination of its operational life. It mentions that BRB considers replacing Class 85 fleet, which are near the end of operational life, with Class 86/2s for use in Norwich and Liverpool in England. Moreover, the changes and refinement made on the design of Class 87 electric locomotives are also stated.

The article reports on the possibility for freight to move on High Speed 1 (HS1) by Christmas 2010 in line with the agreement between HS1 and Systra. Paul Chapman, managing director of HS1 relates that under the agreement, Systra will be fitting TVM430 signalling to the Class 92 railway locomotives. Chapman adds that he expects the first 92 to be on test in October 2010.

The article presents an update on traction and rolling train stocks. In the derailment of Pendolino No 390.033 at Grayrigg, England, four coaches and four vehicle-sets of bogies were written off. However, damage to the other vehicles can be repaired by cutting out the affected areas and welding in new sections of extrusion. Replacement and repair are linked to the proposed lengthening of the Pendolino fleet from 9 to 11 cars each.

The article presents an overview of the rolling stock policy of the Great Britain Department for Transport (DfT), based on the Comprehensive Spending Review of DfT published on October 20, 2010. It notes on the trains ordered by the DfT which include Class 377, 172 and 390. The trains that will be introduced between May 2010 and 2019 are also noted, which include Class 379, 38X and 350/3.

This section offers news briefs on the railroad industry in Great Britain. A report on the leasing of rolling stock for franchised passenger services published in the Competition Commission (CC) found that competition is limited by the number of alternative fleets available to train operating companies (TOCs). Hitachi has sent the first Class 465 Networker electric multiple unit (EMU) with Hitachi traction technology to Southeastern. Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Limited (KBRS) has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the innovation category.

The article discusses various issues about compliance with Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR) in Great Britain. If RVAR compliance is interpreted to the millimeter, in round numbers 6,000 vehicles will have to be replaced by December 31, 2019. Were the 2020 drop dead date for full RVAR compliance to be strictly applied, the country would have to build 500 vehicles a year to meet the deadline. Depending on the scale of the work needed, it is estimated that soft compliance would cost £50,000-70,000 per vehicle.

The article reports on the reasons behind the opposition of the British Department for Transport to the capital rentals charged by the rolling stock companies. The department has referred the issue to the Office of Rail Regulation. Transport Minister Derek Twigg has cited the lack of competition within the rolling stock market and lack of transparency to the application of leasing charges.

The article discusses the two rolling stock procurement projects, Inter-city Express Programme (IEP) and Thameslink of Great Britain's Department for Transport (DfT) as of June 2012. It notes that the DfT continues to make changes to the project and with funding issues, has reportedly pushed the May deadline for signing the IEP deal towards the end of June. More than the delay, the continuing decrease in the total number of IEP vehicles from 1,665 to 434 is deemed of greater concern.

The author comments on the lessons learned reported issued by the British Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) concerning the process of making a timetable for the East Coast main line (ECML). He mentions some flaws in the timetable for ECML. He emphasizes that the standards of analysis and decision making can indicate whether the resulting use of both track and rolling stock is efficient. He considers the risk aversion of Network Rail (NR) on performance.

The article discusses how the Wheel Slide Protection Evaluation Rig (WSPER) from rolling stock expert ESG Rail works and evolved to simulate the performance of a brake system under low adhesion conditions.

The article focuses on the issues related to "cattle truck" conditions on First TransPennine Express (FTPE) Ltd. services in Great Britain. Progress of the Depart for Transport's (DfT's) the award of short term SingieTender Direct Award and its new franchising policy is explained. It is stated that the problem for FTPE is that it needs all the rolling stock it can lay its hands on as it is just about to expand its servicess.

The article examines the varying rolling stock costs of freight and train operators in Great Britain, as of March 2012. South West Trains (SWT) is enabling regenerative braking on its Desiro fleet to reduce the Electric Current for Traction bill. Siemens maintains the four-car Class 450 and five-car Class 444 fleets of SWT and maintenance charges are based on annual unit mileage.

The article suggests that the Inter-city Express Programme (IEP) is the most expensive option to procure trains in Great Britain. It reveals that both the IEP and Thameslink rolling stock fleets are being procured under Private Finance Initiative (PFI) total train service deals. It highlights a report which reviewed the value for money of IEP and its credible alternatives.

The article discusses the plan of railway company First Capital Connect to have more dual-voltage railway cars as part of the British Department of Transport (DfT) rolling stock plan (RSP). The plan is called Thameslink and will be in two phases Key Output 1 (KO1) and a KO2. KO1 is for completion in December 2011 and KO2 in December 2015. New units will include the new generation electrical multiple unit (NGEMU). INSET: New Generation MUs in embryo.

The article offers a look at the low-cost manufacturing of trains in China and their introduction in Europe. The railway asset management organization train model developed by CSRE is described. A description of the Chinese diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains is presented. The maintenance and locomotives of DMU trains made in China are also described.

Focuses on the possible replacement of the Intercity (IC) 125 train with the High Speed Train (HST) 2 technology discussed at a meeting of the Railway Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in Great Britain. Advantages of the HST2 compared with IC125; Challenges associated with building the HST2 with diesel power cars; Problem posed by the lack of a traction and rolling stock strategy to the railroad sector; Enhancements made to the IC125.

The article looks at a report of 2013-14 Transport for London to compare and contrast the rolling stock fleets of the London Underground, a public rapid transit system of London, England, which reflects the modern technology and manufacturing standards of railroads.

The article reports on the plan by German Railways to launch a new DB Regio subsidiary company called DB Verkehr which will take over several current intercity routes to be operated by Bombardier Traxx locomotives, as of March 2012.

A photograph of an MK2 coach located at the National Children's Museum in Halifax, Scotland which was converted into a learning space within the museum is presented.