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Testing of hydrogen-powered Class 08 shunter due to start after Severn Valley Railway unveiling


17/02/2025 in News

The Hydroshunter at the Kidderminster SVR launch on January 31. GARY ESSEX.

A Class 08 shunter converted to hydrogen power has been unveiled at the Severn Valley Railway.




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