One of Freightliner's Class 70s will appear at Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival.
The festival, scheduled from Thursday 16 until Sunday, May 19, will offer a rare chance for attendees to travel behind the impressive 3690 horsepower Class 70.
The opportunity comes following the railway's recent victory at the Heritage Railway Association awards last weekend, where it took home the top prize for diesel and electric locomotion.
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The SVR's managing director, Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, said: "Securing one of Freightliner’s Class 70s is a real coup for us.
"Very few have ever appeared at heritage railway galas, and our event offers the rare opportunity to travel behind one as a passenger.
"At an impressive 3690 horsepower, it’s quite a bit of kit, and we think it’s going to be a big draw."
Mr Dunster added: "After our fantastic year in 2023, we know all eyes will be on us to deliver with our first diesel event of 2024.
"We’re confident that we will once again excel, and now that we’ve got a Class 70 to join our already-announced guest 37409 in brand-new ScotRail livery, we’re building up to something very special."
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