The familiar sounds of a class 56 in action once more echoed around Peterborough today, with 56057 "British Fuels" in operation.
Looking absolutley stunning in large-logo blue, here's a few pictures of the magic machine at Peterborough NVR this afternoon (about 30 mins ago, in fact!).
Regards, Adam Warr, Peterborough UK Electra Railway Graphics
It seem incredible that the class is getting on for 30 years old !
As I remember them entering service, I still regard the 56s as "new" locomotives, which is really making me feel old....
With EWS storing 60s left, right and centre, I wonder how long it will be before one joins 56057 in preservation?
Adam
"Adam" wrote
Young whipper-snapper - I remember some of most classes of BR Standard steam coming out new, and virtually all of the new fangled diesely thingies. Saw 'Peaks' being built at Crewe & Derby, Wizzos also at Crewe, 08 shunters being built everywhere including Horwich Works.
56s new? They ain't been invented yet! :-)John.
so you'll be voting for the MRLP on thursday to get your one-off payment John? :o)
"Feebo" wrote
I ain't *that* old! :-)
John.
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