Can’t make the east Lancs Diesel Gala and want to ride behind 006?
Out loco is rostered on normal services on the following days doing 3 round trips of the line on each day
Timetables can be downloaded from eastlancsrailway.org.uk
Saturday 26th July
Sunday 27th July
Saturday 9th August
Sunday 10th August
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 the official notification.
Any members who can’t attend can vote by proxy , details should arrive in the post within the next week.
Another good day for 006 completing 3 round trips on the east Lancs railway. Our focus now shifts to the gala and our volunteers will be working hard to make her run, look and sound amazing
56006 will be running the Diesel turns on the Orange Timetable this coming Sunday 22nd June. The first departure is 10:05 from Bury up to Rawtenstall and she will complete 3x round trips
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 for its July Gala duties and a weekend diesel turn on the 26th and 27th July.
After many months of volunteers working on the external appearance of 56006 it’s a great feeling to now know that the internals work as they should and , baring unexpected problems, the gala attendees will get a chance to see the result of their hardwork.
Thanks to the ELR for organising the test runs at short notice and to the A1A team who allowed C56G to use their duty to test 56006.
See you at the Gala.
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 run is scheduled to take place this Sunday on the last train of the day details as above . Train arrives back in Bury 17:10.
56006 should pilot the train engine 31108 on this trip.
Our website will soon be updated and will give you an option to join and buy online. In the meantime we have some stock available and if you interested please get in touch
Good morning all. Who doesn’t love a class 56. After an amazing weekend in swanage and SVR next week with two of the class I’m happy to update you all subject to the usual caveats, operational availability etc that 006 will be doing the below turns at the east Lancs railway.
Fri/ Sat / Sun of Diesel Gala ( 4th to 6th July)
Diesel turn on 26th/ 27th July ( 3 round trips- starts 0910 to Heywood/ finishes 1710 back at Bury)
Our team of amazing volunteers have been working very hard behind the scenes to make this happen and to say we are all excited is an under statement
If you’re interested in our group, what we do, becoming a memeber or volunteering please head over to our website for more info www.class56group.co.uk
Good morning all we are back at the Lancs this weekend to work on 006 so will update you all on progress early next week
We have purchased some new polo shirts as well as locating the remainder of our old stock
If you’d like any of the below items please get in touch via messenger or admin@class56group.co.uk
Polo Shirts £15 plus PP
Class 56 Group Logo Grey – L – 2 Left
Class 56 Group Logo Blue – M – 2 Left
Class 56 Group Logo Blue – XL – 3 Left
“Oystermouth” (56040) – Dark Blue – L – 1 Left
“Oystermouth” (56040) – Dark Blue – XL – 1 Left
“Oystermouth” (56040) – Dark Blue – 2XL – 1 Left
“Blyth Power” (56134) – Dark Blue – L – 1 Left
“Blyth Power” (56134) – Dark Blue – XL – 2 Left
“Blyth Power” (56134) – Dark Blue – 2XL – 3 Left
“Merehead” (56031) – Dark Blue – L – 3 Left
“Merehead” (56031) – Dark Blue – XL – 4 Left
“Merehead” (56031) – Dark Blue – 2XL – 4 Left
“Class 56 – 40 Years” – White – XL – 1 Left
“Railfreight” – Grey – L – 1 Left
“Railfreight” – Grey – XL – 1 Left
“Railfreight” – Grey – 2XL – 1 Left
Beanies and Scarves – Railway £6 plus PP
“Merehead” Beanie Hat – Dark Blue – 1 Left
“Merehead” Scarf – Dark Blue – 5 Left
“Oystermouth” Scarf – Dark Blue – 1 Left
“Thornaby Kingfisher” Scarf – Dark Blue – 1 Left
“Stratford Sparrow” Scarf – Dark Blue – 2 Left
“West Highland Terrier” Scarf – Dark Blue – 5 Left