• 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…

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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…

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  • Mainline news round up

    Monday 24th September 2018 Above: 56113 stands at Fort William with GBRf’s 73107. Photo copyright: Jordan Kearney. Scottish Grid Action – 56113 made a rare…

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  • Tuesday 11/09/18: 56103’s new robes, 56128 on the move

    Tuesday 11/09/18 With thanks to George Odlum for the image. 56103 passing Harringay in its new livery yesterday afternoon, working the 0Z27 Upper Holloway Up…

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  • Monday 10/09/18: Latest Mainline News

    Monday 10th September 2018 DCR ‘Grid’ on the move – 56103 has finally broken cover from Willesden today, being deployed to work a number of…

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  • Tuesday 04/09/18: Latest News

    Tuesday 4th September 2018 56103 – The repaint / vinyl of 56103 into the new DC Rail colours at Willesden is now reportedly complete. Colas…

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  • Book Review: Class 56 Locomotives

    Our esteemed chairman Keith Bulmer has reviewed the new, excellent Class 56 Locomotives book by John Dedman, Steve Clark and Mark Finch: The authors kindly sent…

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  • Thursday 30/08/18: RHTT Grid

    Thursday 30/08/18 With the Rail Head Treatment Train season just around the corner, 56078 has been tasked to haul the first two Colas Rail sets…

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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…

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  • Wednesday 29/08/18: Latest News

    Wednesday 29/08/18 (Updated 30/08) Another ‘Grid’ to EMDC – GBRf’s 56018 has been moved from Leicester LIP to the sidings at the East Midlands Distribution Centre…

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