56051 at Springs Branch - 06th September 2024
The class 56 was working a Crewe to Millom in Cumbria engineers train running bang on-time here in fine fashion. It is loaded I believe with new FFU way beams (synthetic fibre reinforced foamed urethane) for Eskmeals viaduct. These will form the longitudinal supports for the rails on both the Up and Down lines.
56051 is a rather unique locomotive
In a significant stride towards sustainable rail operations, Colas Rail has completed a successful trial of employing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to diesel fuel in its locomotive 56051. The engineering support, logistics, and heavy haul specialist operator has been running the example of the class on sustainable fuel, as an alternative to diesel, in regular, revenue-earning service. The trial, which ran on a Chirk to Baglan route, showcased promising results regarding reduced carbon emissions and set an encouraging precedent for greener rail freight operations.
The official working today 56051
6C90 1402 Basford Hall Yard (Fl) to Millom
Passed 1459
Running Ontime
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Friday 6th September 2024
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A Colas Rail Class 56 locomotive, numbered 56051, is seen operating on the West Coast Main Line and passing through Springs Branch. The locomotive is described as running on green fuel as part of a trial using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to diesel. It was working a Crewe to Millom engineers train, believed to be carrying new FFU way beams for Eskmeals viaduct.
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