Aurora Rail systems UK, part of the Project Aurora group (fantasy) operates a number of locomotive hauled and HST trains, as well as several commuter trains, seen here is a class 188 DMU for use on the trans-pennine route, which goes from Liverpool Lime-street to Cleethorpes via manchester Picadilly, Stockport and Sheffield, (in reality the service is run by Arriva trains and northern express using class 158 "sprinter" 2-car DMU train sets.

Aurora Rail Systems UK's class 188 are a full time 3-car set. light airy interiors and tinted windows make these sets a comfortable ride as well. with 2 engines per car, the class 188 is quick off the line, making it popular among travellers. on the non stop run between Stockport and sheffield, the class 188 regularly reaches 110mph. passive tilting allows for higher cornering speeds.

Mark Wilkes (e-mail: megazone23_uk@hotmail.com)