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56301 expected back from Peak Forest under cover of darkness
Update on 12th March As expected a path has been entered into the railway system for the 40mph transfer of 56301 back from Peak Forest to Leicester UKRL. Departure is 23:57 on Wednesday 13th March and arrival is 03:44 the morning of Thursday 14th March. Not that anyone other than those whose work nightshift or […]
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Rest in peace – Andrew (Brillo) Willson, Class 56 Group Treasurer and C56LL Director
It is with great sadness that I have to report the recent death of Andrew Wilson on January 19th. Andrew had been involved with the Class 56 Group for many years in the roles of Treasurer and a Director of Class 56 Locomotives Ltd and was also involved with the Heritage Shunter Trust at Rowsley […]
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First 56-hauled RHTT of 2018
The very first class 56-hauled RHTT working of the 2018 leaf fall season is scheduled to run tomorrow (Weds). 56087 & 56096 are down to work the following: 3Z71 Shrewsbury Coleham S.S. 1120 English Bridge Junction 1127 Shrewsbury 1128 Harlescott Crossing 1131 Wem 1139 Prees 1142 Wrenbury 1150 Nantwich 1155 Crewe Gresty Lane 1200 Crewe […]
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56006 latest images and videos
We will be using this page to post images and videos of 56006 taken during the weekend. If you have any you would like to share, please send them using the contact page on this website or get in touch through our Facebook page.
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Thursday 30/08/18: Update on 56303
Thursday 30/08/18 Note: Yesterday’s news page has been updated, including clarification regarding the current situation with 56301. 56303 – Still at Wembley following damage sustained during an incident earlier in the year, the locomotive was inspected yesterday as a move to Eastleigh is being planned for complete assessment of its condition. It has, however, been […]
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GBRf acquires class 56 locomotives
Sunday 17th June 2018 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has this week confirmed that it has acquired sixteen class 56 locomotives from UK Rail Leasing Ltd (UKRL), along with a number of spares and materials. The purchase, which includes a mixture of both serviceable and stored, non-operational ‘donor’ locomotives, is a result of the continued growth in the […]
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UKRL 56 x 2 appear at Midland Railway Gala
This one crept under our radar but 56081 & 56104 are currently at the Midland Railway Centre Butterley as part of this weekends diesel Gala. Picture shows 56081 during a layover at the Gala yesterday (18th June 2017). Picture from C56G member Gareth Yates
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JUNE 2017 CLASS 56 WORKINGS
24/6/17 Operational locos were located as follows 56078 Barnetby, 56087 + 56113 Derby , 56094 Shrewsbury , 56096 +56105 Doncaster , 56202 Grangemouth, 56303 Chaddesden. (SEE FURURE WORKINGS for what these locos should do over the weekend) 22/6/17 – 56078 has run from Barnetby to Lindsey Oil Refinery and worked 0940 Lindsey OR- West Burton […]
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CLASS 56 GROUP AGM DATE 1ST JULY 2017
The annual meeting of the Class 56 Group will take place on the above date. Details are available in the latest edition of Gridiron which should be with members any time now. As always we encourage as many members as possible to attend and contribute to the direction the group takes in future.