33+

Year of
Experience

3

Locomotives Preserved

140+

Current Members

  • 56006 Sunday Service

    Another good day for 006 completing 3 round trips on the east Lancs railway. Our focus now shifts to the…

  • 56006 Running Day – Sunday 22nd June 2025

    56006 will be running the Diesel turns on the Orange Timetable this coming Sunday 22nd June. The first departure is…

  • Successful test run today.

    56006 performed well today following repairs to rectify an electrical problem which has prevented full power being obtained. We can…

  • 56006 Test Run 8th June on 14:45 service train departure from Bury(ELR)

    Following a test run last Friday to determine cause of low power issues volunteers have carried out investigation and repairs.…

  • Current Sale Items

    Our website will soon be updated and will give you an option to join and buy online. In the meantime…

  • 56006 Running Days Update

    Good morning all. Who doesn’t love a class 56. After an amazing weekend in swanage and SVR next week with…

  • YouTube Channel

    Class 56 Group You Tube Channel

  • Class 56 Group Sale Items

    Good morning all we are back at the Lancs this weekend to work on 006 so will update you all…

  • 56301under new ownership.

    The Class 56 Group is pleased to announce the completion of the transfer of 56301 to new owners DC Rail…

  • 56301 update 29th March 2025

    Crewe is the place to be on Monday. Not only should 56301 pass through around 10 o’clock on the working…

  • Update Feb 2025

    Hopefully members have received their latest edition of Gridiron. SInce Gridiron went to press we have seen 56301 move from…

  • ELR shunter event yesterday

    A good day yesterday, even if it was a bit chilly. 56006, for once! , did exactly what it was…