The final days of the Class 56

Saturday, 27th March, 2004

EWS' new chief executive decided on a massive rationalisation of it's locomotive fleet in the beginning of 2003. This has meant the end of many of the older classes of locomotive. As of 31st March 2004 all Class 56s are to be turned off. This page shows some shots of the last days

	Past-time rail's - The Sarum Flyer.
		56095 seen moments later passing through Camden Road

		56095 seen moments later passing through Camden Road
	Pathfinder Tours - The Twilight Grids A very big thank you to James Mayl for providing me with live gen from the train.
		After getting lost in the town of Barnt Green I was VERY disappointed to hear 56115 thrashing up the Lickey Incline for a good couple of minutes

		But the grid made a stop and

		quite a clagfull exit.

		Despite all their best efforts the 56 fans could not make the train fly. Seen here passing Toton.



		Upon arrival at York 56115 was detached

		56078 was attached to the south end of the train in preparation for the mini tour of the Pennines

		The train is seen her passing Mirfield



		and again rounding the curve at Marsden



		Back at York

		56078 was detached and run round to couple to the front of 56115 However multiple working problems (upon starting to one loco pushed the other pulled) meant that the pair had to be reversed with 56115 leading.

		As seen here at Colton Junction.

		Off to Bristol the grids power their way from a stop at Colton Junction

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