Date: 18/06/2021

Electric vehicles may be all the rage, but for many Scots theres no need to buy one as there are plenty already available and ready to use.

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Electric vehicles may be all the rage, but for many Scots theres no need to buy one as there are plenty already available and ready to use.

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Battery powered Vivarail D-train 230002 moves out of the yard at Boness on 9th October 2018. The unit took a power charge before public demonstrations the following day.
Location: Bo^ness
Company: Slamannan and Borrowstounness Railway
09/10/2018 Bill Roberton

The BMU departing Aberdeen on the first day of public service (21st April 1958). The battery compartments are clearly visible under both vehicles. Note also the destination boards and brackets visible on the side of the leading coach above the windows; although a common feature on main-line coaches at the time this was an unusual feature on a multiple unit train.
Location: Aberdeen
Company: Aberdeen Joint (Caledonian Railway)
21/04/1958 David Murray-Smith

21st Century depot shunter. The Craigentinny Wheel Lathe battery tug is seen, between duties, from a passing train on 19 March 2019. For a closer shot of the vehicle see image [72969]. Updated caption info kindly provided by David Panton.
Location: Craigentinny Depot
Company: North British Railway
19/03/2019 John McIntyre

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