News Update

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Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station

New visitor centre opens at Goonhilly,Cornwall. March 2008

Battle Galleons

Theme Park takes delivery of Themed Interactives for new ride. March 2008

Centre Parcs take delivery of Dotto Locomotives for Longleat,  September 2007

Centre Parcs Longleat have taken delivery of two new Dotto Muson River Locomotives, which replace there original Land Rovers.

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Stage Sets

Our recent projects have including steel fabricated elements commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon for productions at Stratford upon Avon & Michigan, USA.  Plus last minute stage modifications for the hugely popular Global Gatherings famous Beach Stage which was held at Long Marston near Stratford upon Avon.  These projects highlight our companies approached to varied commissions, working from sketches or full design packages UK Loco are able to offer quality products with a quick turnaround

Royal Shakespeare Company - Theatrical Stage Sets

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Southport Pier Tram

Built by UK Loco Ltd, the Battery Electric Tram can be seen in operation on Southport Pier, Southport, UK.

This eco friendly, free running tram encompasses state of the art battery technology with a modern, stylish look. With low running costs, quiet operation and passenger capacity of 74 (including RVAR compliancy with space for 2 wheelchairs) it is proving a huge success with the client and creating a great deal of interest as an alternative mode of transport from the pier to the town center. The state of the art battery technologies erase the necessity for overhead cables/power lines making it perfect for use as a light urban transport system. The low running costs together with the increase customer attraction generates increased profit/revenue for the operator.

Awarded the contract in March 2005 UK Loco Ltd have successfully met the target for delivery of the new two car tram, pictured above, in July 2005.
Tram image courtesy of J. Campbell. 

Southport Pier visitor centre awaiting delivery of the new
tram.

The 3'6" gauge eco-friendly battery electric rail tram will carry
passengers the length of the country's second longest pier
at Southport to the pavilion attraction at the seaward end.

Transport for the tram was provided by Alleleys Transport
of Studley, a company reknowned for hauling rail vehicles
whatever the size to their destination.

The UK Loco Team worked well with 'John Sutch cranes of  Liverpool, this pic shows the first of the two units making its
way onto the pier.  Good Lift.

Last few checks, and ready for service in afew days time.

Final test run.

Dave Richardson, Special Projects Manager for the pier refurbishment at Southport is also impressed, “UK Loco has done a fantastic job, producing a state-of-the-art vehicle to run along the Grade II listed pier. The process has run smoothly from start to finish and we’re delighted with the end result.

“The tram links the UK's second longest pier with Southport town-centre and is a modern version of an original feature seen on the pier when it was first built in 1860,” Mr Richardson points out. “It provides a fun way for visitors to travel and is also a practical solution for those with limited mobility to reach the pavilion and other pier attractions.”