56006 has several running days scheduled at the East Lancashire Railway . The loco is currently awaiting some electrical attention but it is envisaged the loco will be available for its first duty on the 31st May. This is a driver experience day and not available to the general public. 56006’s first true running day will be :-
Sun 16th June
Summer Diesel Gala – Thur 4th July – Sat 6th July
Sat 25th August
Sun 26th August
For up to date info please check the C56G website or the ELR Diesel Group loco roster- at the following link:-
http://www.elrdiesel.info/locomotive-roster.php#stmenu