The Meridian diesel multiple unit carries the name, "Sheffield City Battalion 1914-1918".

Capable of a top speed of 125mph., the 5-car units were built between 2003 and 2005 by Bombardier in Derby and carry the coach numbers: 60251 60921 60631 60531 60171.

27 Class 222 dmu trainsets in total were manufactured made up of a mix of five and seven-car sets. All 27 trains are operated by East Midland Trains and allocated to Derby.

News Update:

Seeing East Midlands Trains colourful livery of red, white, orange and red flashing along the railway tracks, will soon become a thing of the past.

The new trains will have a lavender livery and be branded with 'EMR' on both sides.









'Along These Tracks' - blog update:



Previous photos posts are now easier to find.



All blog posts are now listed alphabetically on the right side of your screen; under the heading, 'Previous Photo Posts UK Trains'.





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