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First 56-hauled RHTT of 2018

  • First 56-hauled RHTT of 2018

    25th September 2018

    The very first class 56-hauled RHTT working of the 2018 leaf fall season is scheduled to run tomorrow (Weds). 56087 & 56096 are down to…

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  • 56006 latest images and videos

    24th September 2018

    We will be using this page to post images and videos of 56006 taken during the weekend. If you have any you would like to…

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  • Mainline news round up

    24th September 2018

    Monday 24th September 2018 Above: 56113 stands at Fort William with GBRf’s 73107. Photo copyright: Jordan Kearney. Scottish Grid Action – 56113 made a rare…

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  • 56006 completes successful ELR gala

    23rd September 2018
    56006 completes successful ELR gala

    Just a quick photo and a few words, after what has been a very tiring but very satisfying weekend for the team which provided support…

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  • 56006 ready for the gala, 56113 reported as loco for GBRf trip to Fort William

    21st September 2018
    56006 ready for the gala, 56113 reported as loco for GBRf trip to Fort William

    56006 is receiving some last minute cosmetic attention prior to working the 1150 Bury – Rawtenstall tomorrow. 56113 reported as the loco for the GBRf…

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  • 56006 – Final preparations for next weeks gala

    16th September 2018
    56006 – Final preparations for next weeks gala

    Work continues to get 56006 ready for next weeks gala. C56G volunteers spent today addressing a couple of faults on the two drivers emergency plungers…

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  • SUPPORT THE CLASS 56 GROUP AND GRAB A BARGAIN BOOK

    15th September 2018
    SUPPORT THE CLASS 56 GROUP AND GRAB A BARGAIN BOOK

    The Class 56 Group have a number of Strathwood publications for sale. These are new books and are available on our eBay site. Link as…

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  • 10/09/18: Recent road move of 56128 to EMD, Longport (2)

    15th September 2018
    10/09/18: Recent road move of 56128 to EMD, Longport (2)

    Another image of 56128. Photo copyright: Phillip Betesta.

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  • 10/09/18: Recent road move of 56128 to EMD, Longport (1)

    15th September 2018
    10/09/18: Recent road move of 56128 to EMD, Longport (1)

    Sunday 8/9/19 By way of update , and demonstrating the truth of our post of almost a year ago, 56128 now resides at Longport and…

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  • Tuesday 11/09/18: 56103’s new robes, 56128 on the move

    11th September 2018

    Tuesday 11/09/18 With thanks to George Odlum for the image. 56103 passing Harringay in its new livery yesterday afternoon, working the 0Z27 Upper Holloway Up…

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The British Rail Class 56 is a type of diesel locomotive designed for heavy freight work. It is a Type 5 locomotive, with a Ruston-Paxman power unit developing 3,250bhp (2,423kW), and has a Co-Co wheel arrangement. The fleet was introduced between 1976 and 1983.

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