RailAdventure launches British operation with modified HST power cars
By Ben Jones
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GERMAN operator RailAdventure is entering the UK market and has acquired eight Class 43 HST power cars, six of which will be modified as‘double’locomotives for test trains and stock transfers.
The Munich-based specialist in train testing and new rolling stock movements has established a partnership with Hanson & Hall Rail Services, of Derby, which owns Class 50
No. 50008 Thunderer and recently added No. 31106 to its main line fleet.
Former Grand Central bufferfitted power cars Nos. 43480 and 43484 were unveiled in RailAdventure’s two-tone grey livery at Eastleigh Works on April 19. They will be joined by Nos. 43423/465/467/468 and formed into three double locomotives. Ex-LNER Nos. 43296 and 43308 have also been acquired for spares.