Company registration number 10375954 (England and Wales)
LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES (TOC) LIMITED
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES (TOC) LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2026
31 March 2026
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2026
2025
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
3
4,308
-
Current assets
Debtors
4
196,886
562,297
Cash at bank and in hand
250,193
86,910
447,079
649,207
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5
(546,941)
(681,108)
Net current liabilities
(99,862)
(31,901)
Net liabilities
(95,554)
(31,901)
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
6
109
108
Share premium account
5,548,357
5,512,798
Profit and loss reserves
(5,644,020)
(5,544,807)
Total equity
(95,554)
(31,901)
For the financial year ended 31 March 2026 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The member has not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These financial statements have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The directors of the company have elected not to include a copy of the profit and loss account within the financial statements.true
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 17 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr J Hosking
Director
Company registration number 10375954 (England and Wales)
LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES (TOC) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Accounting policies
Company information
Locomotive Services (TOC) Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Sixth Floor, Capital Tower, 91 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RT.
1.1
Accounting convention
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2
Going concern
The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The directors have undertaken a number of scenario projections to understand the potential impact on the business and remain satisfied that due to the continued support of the shareholder, the Company is able to meet its liabilities as they fall due over the next 12 months. Thus it has adopted the going concern basis in preparing the annual financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
The turnover shown in the profit and loss account represents amounts receivable during the year for the operation of charter trains and other commercial operations, exclusive of Value Added Tax.
Other income includes payments made by Network Rail in compensation for vegetation damage, and to reimburse the costs of fitting European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment to group vehicles.
1.4
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment
25% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to profit or loss.
1.5
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES (TOC) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.6
Financial instruments
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.7
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.8
Employee benefits
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets.
1.9
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.10
Leases
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leases asset are consumed.
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Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was 49 (2025: 49).
LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES (TOC) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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3
Tangible fixed assets
Plant and machinery etc
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
72,056
Additions
4,700
At 31 March 2026
76,756
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2025
72,056
Depreciation charged in the year
392
At 31 March 2026
72,448
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2026
4,308
At 31 March 2025
4
Debtors
2026
2025
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
55,335
216,854
Amounts owed by group undertakings
236,219
Other debtors
141,551
109,224
196,886
562,297
5
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2026
2025
£
£
Trade creditors
349,430
450,647
Amounts owed to group undertakings
187
Taxation and social security
59,733
58,525
Other creditors
137,591
171,936
546,941
681,108
6
Called up share capital
2026
2025
2026
2025
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
109
108
109
108
LOCOMOTIVE SERVICES (TOC) LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
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Operating lease commitments
As lessee
The company leases the property known as TOC Office and Carriage Shed from Locomotive Storage Limited under a lease agreement commencing 1st April 2025 and expiring 4th April 2039. Lease payments are made monthly and are subject to periodic review in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, as follows:
2026
2025
£
£
Within 1 year
137,500
Years 2-5
550,000
After 5 years
1,100,000
Total commitments
1,787,500
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Related party transactions
During the year Locomotive Services Limited, a company under common control incorporated in England & Wales, paid expenses and VAT on behalf of the Company totalling £548,029 (2025: £192,547). As at 31 March 2025, the Company was owed £nil (2025: £163,031).
During the year, the Company earned gross income from Locomotive Intercity Limited, Saphos Train Travel Limited, Statesman Rail Limited and The Steam Dreams Rail Co Ltd, all companies under common control incorporated in England & Wales, totalling £4,236,608 (2025: £4,744,354). As at 31 March 2025, the Company was owed £8,081 (2025: £41,001) by these companies.
During the year, the Company earned gross income of £252,966 (2025: £228,419) from other companies under common control, and gross income of £116,485 (2025: £432,450) from related undertakings. As at 31 March 2025, the Company was owed £8,081 (2025: £38,023) and £15,000 (2025: £23,151) in relation to these amounts, respectively.
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