Class 56 Group headboard
While riding 56006 during Fridays FXP I remembered we had the Class 56 Group headboard on board (so to speak) I asked the crew for permission to add it to the front of the loco next to the FXP headboard. … Continue reading →
Keith Bulmer
56006 Footplate experience dates
56006 performed three round trips between Heywood and Ramsbottom on Friday 11th as part of another footplate experience day. Another opportunity will arise in the new year for anyone wanting a chance to drive a class 56. Details will be … Continue reading →
Peak Forest loco exchange
56312 was noted at Peak Forest this week. Previously 56081 and 56098 had been on site. 56081 was returned to Leicester by 47739 on Wednesday 2/10/19 … Continue reading →
Other 56 news and movements
56312 and 47749 took 56077, 56060 & 56065 from Leicester to Longport as part of the ongoing Class 56 repower project on 17th September. The attached image shows 56081 and 56098 drawing a rake of loaded wagons out of the … Continue reading →
56006 cab repaint- progress report
Further cab repainting took place thIs week and the attached image shows the standard of work and has a nice retro feel about it. … Continue reading →
56006 during the recent running day -15th Sept 2019
A nice image of 56006 pulling away after the stop at Burrs Contry Park during the third round trip of the day. Danny had ridden the loco on the first two trips and after I took over on this trip … Continue reading →
56006 recent driver experience runs
56006 ran some driver experience trips on the 19th September. The class 24 had been booked to operate all day but as there were no customers after 1pm it was decided to give the 56 a run out if we … Continue reading →
56006 DRIVER EXPERIENCE DATE- 11th October 2019
56006 is out on the 11th October on a Driver experience day. The 56 is replacing unavailable 40145. All 8 places had been booked but while I’m not aware of anyone dropping out after being informed of the traction change … Continue reading →
Pathfinder Christmas Railtour- the Grotto Grid 14th December ’19
As has become traditional this years Class 56 hauled Christmas railtour takes place on the above date. The C56G are expected to have a small sales presence on the train- usually in the buffet car. We also hope to hold … Continue reading →
Peak Forest duo- 5th September 2019
56098 has just propelled a rake back into the sidings while 56081 sits on the sand road ready for action. Photo by C56G Chairman , and left uncropped to demonstrate view possible from the adjacent public roads. … Continue reading →
