Advanced Passenger Train - Experimental

APT-E Engineering Heritage Award winner

No 84.

What's New :

NEW : - Support Group Update Number 114.

Updated : 28th March 2025.

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The Early Years

The design principles of the APT and the construction of APT - E.

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New - Click here to read the latest news about the HSFV1 project.

 

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APT-E Tilting system

The design and implementation of tilting trains

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APT Braking systems

The design and innovation of the braking systems.

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APT on the mainline

APT-E stretches its wings on the mainline.

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APT-E at the NRM

Photographs and further information on how the train looks today,   over two decades after the trains retirement.

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Other Pages of interest !

APT-E DRAWING ROOM.

What the papers say!

Personnel APT-E Collections

Click on a link below.

The Kit Spackman Collection Vol 1

The Kit Spackman Collection Vol 2

The Brian Porter Collection

The Barry May Collection.

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APT-E Photo Index Page

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Microsoft Train Simulator

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Useful Links.

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Want to find out more about the Advanced Passenger Train - Prototype

Visit Rob Latham's excellent APT -P site based at Crewe.

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Click here to see about my visit to The Railway Age.

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To find out more about the "OLD DALBY TEST TRACK" visit DAVE COXON's OLD DALBY TEST TRACK

More information can be found on APT Testing at the Nottingham - Melton Railway website.

25th Anniversary of the APT-P

A fabulous collectible envelope celebrating the 25th anniversary of the APT.

A must for any fan! Has investment quality, looks great framed on the wall or
treasured in an album. Hurry! There is only a few left. Available for £8.95.

Click on the above link to enter the Buckingham Covers site.
 

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