RMS Locotec

25/09/2026

We are on the look out for an additional service engineer to join our team!
For more details follow the link below. 🚂

Apply for the Service Engineer job in Chesterfield! Learn more about the job description, salary and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

22/09/2026

Apply for the Service Engineer job in Chesterfield! Learn more about the job description, salary and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

19/09/2026

Come and join us at Peak Rail this weekend and test out your driving skills on 08762!

This will be your last chance to get up close to 08762 before it leaves to go back on duty!

🚂 Mixed Traffic Gala - Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 🚂

🚂 Class 08 08762 will be running ‘Driver for a Fiver’!

Tickets available from the booking office or on the loco (cash only). Operating between 10:30 and 16:00, from the crossing at Rowsley South Station. We are grateful to RMS Locotec for allowing us to use the loco.

Featuring the home fleet & a special visitor!

Experience the thrill of our Mixed Traffic Gala as we showcase Steam & Diesel locomotives in action.

Embark on a captivating journey riding behind our esteemed locomotives throughout the event. Your day ticket allows you to hop-on and hop-off services all day.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the power and beauty of these historic Steam & Diesel locomotives in action!

🎟️TICKETS

Adults: £18 – £20 on the day
Kids go free!
Unaccompanied kids charged at Adult rate
Book your tickets here: https://tickets.peakrail.co.uk/event-tickets/59931?catID=55275&

Embark on a captivating journey riding behind both our special guest locomotive and our esteemed home fleet Steam & Diesel locomotives throughout the two-day event. Your day ticket allows you to hop-on and hop-off services all day.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the power and beauty of these historic steam & diesel locos in action!

This gala will be Peckett 2000’s last rostered turns before being withdrawn for overhaul over the winter period, so don’t miss out on travelling behind her last turns of the year!

ℹ️ https://www.peakrail.co.uk/events/mixed-traffic-gala/

30/07/2026

Did you know Eastern Rail Services not only owns two 08s of its own (08822 and 08870) but also part owns RMS Locotec which hires class 08s to a number of depots and operators around the UK including Scotrail at Inverness.

08822 is currently on hire via RMS to Rail Operations Group at Bletchley depot. Fully fitted with TPWS safety system and GSMR radio the loco is mainline operated on the national network as seen in here in a photo take earlier today by Ian Cotton.

If you have any requirements for a shunting loco at your location please drop RMS a line - https://rmslocotec.com

08/07/2026

17/06/2026

Great first day at today! Come and see us again tomorrow—we'll be hanging out with our friends at Positive Traction on stand C1.

06/05/2026

🚨 Visiting Class 08 08573 Running Day 🚨

We are delighted to announce for those who missed our fantastic Twin Peaks Gala, that we have another opportunity to travel behind our visiting Class 08 08573, courtesy of RMS Locotec.

The Class 08 will be running on Saturday 9th May to our standard diesel timetable with standard fares in operation.

We hope to see you there, for another chance to travel behind the recently returned to service Class 08 Shunter.

📸 H Bradbury

03/04/2026

🚨Twin Peaks Diesel Gala - Friday 10th & Saturday 11th April🚨

We are delighted to announce the first visiting locomotive starring in Twin Peaks Diesel Gala at Peak Rail.

Class 08 08573 joins the lineup for the event, which promises to be a great event, including an intensive timetable, with passenger and freight workings, driver for a fiver and an on train bar.

Recently returned to service by RMS Locotec in Chesterfield after a prolonged period under repair, 08573 is coming to Peak Rail for shakedown and testing before going out on hire.

The working timetable & connecting bus service timetable will be available soon, once final locomotives are confirmed.

🎟️ Tickets are still available online and remember you can save money by buying in advance: https://www.peakrail.co.uk/events/twin-peaks-diesel-gala/

Keep an eye out on our socials over the next few days & weeks, as we announce the rest of the locomotive line up and the working timetable.

*All locomotives are subject to availability and fitness to run.

08573 appears courtesy of RMS Locotec