The electro-diesel locomotives of the 1960s were built for and used by BR(SR) using d.c. pick up from the third rail. They were a success and several of them have been re-engined and refurbished for special applications. But the Class 88 project seen here with 88 004 PANDORA is far more ambitious It could be the future for rail-freight as we move towards the HS2 era and beyond.