The Class 56 Group

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 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 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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The 3 day tour is named the Jugo Brush. Details in links below . https://www.wnxxforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=39147&sid=c6e5c546a64dec0197f9526d346dc92e https://www.facebook.com/groups/3475349389420529

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Update 24th September 2024. In the week following the ELR gala the technical team started working through the loco systems methodically to resolve the low…

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Sunday 15th September. Gala all over now and we are really pleased to report that 56006 performed all timetabled duties. 56006 passes Ewood Bridge working…

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Further to the last update:- 56301– repairs continue- power unit is being reassembled but can only be progressed so far until two specially made bearings…

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Unfortunately , despite determined efforts, it is not going to be possible to have 56006 available for the upcoming Gala. The recent small fire has…

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The meeting will take place at the East Lancashire Railways, Baron Street works. Baron Street BL9 0TY. The location is only a short walk from…

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With the welcome addition of around 6 new volunteers work on 56006 has been able to progress at a much better rate than previously. Several…

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