56040, along with 56086, attended the Battlefield Gala over the weekend of 18-20/09/09. On the Friday the ‘Clagging Cup’ competition was held at Shackerstone where the engines booked to take part in the gala each had to produce the maximum amount of clag possible. There was a judging panel and when it was 56040’s turn to produce clag it was declared the winner. Mickey Doyle had idled 56040 for half an hour prior to her turn and this did the trick. A cup was awarded to 56040 (see photos below). Many thanks to Ken Carr of Visions International for sponsoring the competition and indeed the gala. On the Saturday and Sunday 56040 hauled its share of trains, sometimes paired with 56086 which had had a repaint into large logo livery and looked absolutely stunning. Grateful thanks to Mickey Doyle and Mark Hallett for driving 56040 and thanks are also due to the loyal support crew.
Photos to follow shortly.
