Pathfinder Railtours have announced plans to run two Class 56 hauled trains during 2010. The first train is the re-scheduled ‘Scenic Settler’ from Bristol to Carlisle and return. Taking place on the 22nd May, this train is expected to be hauled by a DBS Class 66 diesel locomotive from Bristol to the West Midlands and return, with a Hanson Traction / Colas Rail Class 56 diesel locomotive providing motive power from the West Midlands to Carlisle and return. The second tour on the 26th June is an out and back trip from Tame Bridge Parkway and stations via Birmingham, Cheltenham and Bristol for Cornwall and Penzance ‘Mazey Day’ celebrations. Further details will be posted on our ‘Railtours’ page when they are announced.
Pathfinder’s last ‘Grid Trip’ was on December 12th 2009 with 56312 – it’s seen at Kettering during reversal.
