After investigating a number of options with regards to the work required to replace No. 1 & 2 traction motors on 56040, an opportunity has arisen which allowed the work to be undertaken at reasonable cost providing 56040 was made available to appear at the Battlefield Line’s upcoming Diesel Gala on 18th to 20th September.
The repairs to Oystermouth, which will be completed after the gala, will see work on 56040 carried out alongside Edward Stevenson’s 56098. The combination of the work on both locos was critical in reducing the cost of the crane hire necessary to do this work safely and efficiently.
It is likely that 56040 will depart Dereham between the 17th August and the 17th September - anyone wanting to see the loco before it leaves or indeed during the journey should keep an eye on this website.
Regards,
Class 56 Group Committee
