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Monthly Archives: August 2018

Thursday 30/08/18: RHTT Grid

Posted on 30th August 2018 by Ben WheelerAugust 31, 2018

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 from York Thrall Europa to Coleham (Shrewsbury) as 6Z56 tomorrow (Friday). Full timings can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Workings, Mainline Workings

Thursday 30/08/18: Update on 56303

Posted on 30th August 2018 by Ben WheelerAugust 30, 2018

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorised

Wednesday 29/08/18: Latest News

Posted on 29th August 2018 by Ben WheelerAugust 30, 2018

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 (EMDC) in Castle Donington this afternoon, haulage being provided by Rail Operations Group using 37611. … Continue reading →

Posted in Group News, Loco Sightings, Mainline Workings

Thursday 23/08/18: Latest news

Posted on 23rd August 2018 by Ben WheelerAugust 23, 2018

Thursday 23/08/18 56103 – Spray painted, rather than vinyl wrapped as was first anticipated, the repaint of 56103 into DC Rail’s new corporate colours at Willesden is nearing completion. In a departure from the dark grey which was worn by former … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Workings, Loco Sightings, Mainline Workings

Thursday 09/08/18: Latest News

Posted on 9th August 2018 by Ben WheelerAugust 9, 2018

Thursday 9th August 2018 Fresh Paint – 56103 at Willesden ‘F’ Sidings is currently being prepared for a repaint into DC Rail’s dark grey livery, similar to that currently still worn by GBRf-owned 56311 / 56312 and the now preserved … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Workings, Group News, Loco Sightings, Mainline Workings, Photos

Saturday 04/08/18: Fleet Status

Posted on 4th August 2018 by Ben WheelerAugust 4, 2018

Saturday 04/08/18 Class 56 full fleet status as of this morning. Note that 56009 (at Longport) and 56128 (at CF Booths, Rotherham) are currently not registered on TOPS, so are therefore missing from this list. 56049  COFS  NOTTM CMD   NOTTM … Continue reading →

Posted in Mainline Workings

Friday 03/08/18: Latest News

Posted on 3rd August 2018 by Ben WheelerAugust 3, 2018

Friday 03/08/18 56006 – Following recent inspection at the East Lancashire Railway, it is now hoped to have 56006 available for traffic again at the end of August. 56049 – Repairs all completed, 56049 is expected to undertake it’s mainline … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Workings, Group News, Mainline Workings, Photos

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