Class 56 Group 56301

[ExRes]

56301 'enjoying' a visit to UKRL at Loughborough today behind 60055 on 1409 0Z60 Chaddesden to Loughborough Brush after failing again on 6Z45 last Friday

 

[Robin Procter]

I photographed Class56 081 passing through Eastleigh on 13th December 2023 dragging empty EMU stock with 69 008 on the tail.

Word among enthusiasts on the platform was that 081 was on her last run but I don't know the details.

 

[D365]

Word among enthusiasts on the platform was that 081 was on her last run but I don't know the details.

Not many people that ”know” the details. Even among those that work on Brush locomotives.

 

[BN 91119]

Posts on Class 56 Group facebook this evening

Post "Is it (301) still with DCR currently?"

Class 56 Group reply "Yes but not for much longer"

Post "Believe it's going to either Colas or GBRf"

If the C56G response and third post are correct I wonder if that means DCR have no further interest, temporarily or permanently, in 301

I’ve seen recently that apparently repairs to 56301 were authorised? Perhaps it’s referring to 56098 either going back to GBRf or back on hire to Colas?

 

[D365]

Unless somebody can advise otherwise, 301 is still at UKRL Loughborough.

 

[ExRes]

An update from the rather wobbly and work shy Class 56 Group website

"The problem (engine failure) has been investigated and engine repairs are expected to commence in the next weeks. Members will recall the sale of 56301 to Cappagh Group was dependent on the loco being operational. Discussions have taken place with DCR and the sale will be delayed until 56301 is operational and back in traffic"

 

[D365]

What of the wheels? I heard they’ve been knackered, too.