56103 Thrashes Bryn - 02nd November 2024
The class 56 Locomotive was hauling the sand train from Middleton Towers to Ravenhead Sidings at the Pilkington Glass Factory in St Helens.
Having waited at Ince Moss for a fast empty stock unit the train has to climb out of the junction and up through the station. Northern cancelling the Liverpool train and running it fast empty hurts passengers.
Late running Blackpool didn't cause us issues in the end too. A great long loud shot here ruined abit by Northerns bizarre policy of playing supposed classical soothing musical stuff to deter anti social behaviour. First time a 56 has been on this job in long time. Only a week after the clocks change is typical luck.
The official working today 6M89 0901 Middleton Towers to Ravenhead Sidings
Passed 1736
Running 3 late
More Sand train videos below
56103 & 56098
https://youtu.be/-7JvXwb1R3c
56098
https://youtu.be/VEjHRxpJ4VU
56091 at Bryn
https://youtu.be/lNIxK6RecyU
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Filmed at Bryn Station
Filmed Saturday 2nd November 2024
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A DC Rail Freight Class 56 locomotive, specifically 56103, is seen operating through Bryn station on a sand train journey from Middleton Towers to Ravenhead Sidings. The locomotive was also accompanied by other Class 56 units, including 56091 and 56098. The route included stops at Ince Moss and involved navigating through the station. The train's movement was impacted by operational changes, such as Northern cancelling a Liverpool service and running it empty, which affected passenger services. The video also notes the unusual playing of classical music on board to deter anti-social behavior.
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