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Class 56 Group/Class 56 Locomotives Limited AGM Alexandra Hotel , Derby, Sat 19th July 2025 12:30
C56G members should already be aware of our 2025 AGM, but this post is a reminder for any members or shareholders who may have missed…
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Successful test run today.
56006 performed well today following repairs to rectify an electrical problem which has prevented full power being obtained. We can now continue preparing the loco…
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56006 Test Run 8th June on 14:45 service train departure from Bury(ELR)
Following a test run last Friday to determine cause of low power issues volunteers have carried out investigation and repairs. Subject to availability another proving…
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56301under new ownership.
The Class 56 Group is pleased to announce the completion of the transfer of 56301 to new owners DC Rail ( part of Cappagh Group).…
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56301 update 29th March 2025
Crewe is the place to be on Monday. Not only should 56301 pass through around 10 o’clock on the working to Ravenhead ( see below),…
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Update Feb 2025
Hopefully members have received their latest edition of Gridiron. SInce Gridiron went to press we have seen 56301 move from Loughborough to Boden Rail Engineering…
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ELR shunter event yesterday
A good day yesterday, even if it was a bit chilly. 56006, for once! , did exactly what it was supposed to do. That is…
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56301 – update 16th Jan 2025
56301 has been out on trial runs yesterday and today 37099 was under test and 56301 went along as back up and also to carry…
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56006 – ELR shunter day 18th January 2025.
56006 will be a static exhibit at the above event. We will have a small C56G stand near the loco and our 00 gauge layout…
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56301 update 9/1/2025
56301 has moved under its own power today from UKRL Loughborough to Rectory Junction where BREL will carry out work related to the signing off…
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