China to Europe via Russia

Dominic MazochOGR Forum Member

Does anybody ship items from China to Europe via Russia by rail? It would require 2 changes of rail gauge, one China/Russia and then Russia/Poland. "Spine" carsets might work. If it is happening, who is doing it?

6/28/209:37 PM

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CNJ 3676OGR Forum Member

Yes, it is happening. Freight from China is shipped by rail to several European countries and now reaches all the way to the UK. Here is a link to a BBC article covering the first arrival in the UK in 2017:

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38666854

Note the ceremonial use of a Class 92 on a non-electrified track for the event; a GM Class 66 diesel was pushing on the hind end. 92s are used to power freight trains through the Channel Tunnel.

Bob

6/29/208:38 AM

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