Class 56 Trio Accelerating Away from Springs Branch - 04th June 2026
56051 at the helm with 090 and 105 in tandem which were dead in tow working a Carlisle to Rectory junction move near Nottingham running down the wcml and east via Crewe, Stoke and Nottingham.
The locos were running a few minutes late here having seemingly slowed through Wigan the driver opens up the 2400 horse power Ruston-Paxman 16RK3CT (16-cylinder, turbocharged diesel) engines for some tremendous thrash.
Don't see that many 56s through Wigan so this was a nice change appreciated heads up Phil. This was worth the trip down.
The official working today 56051
56090
56105
0Z55 1400 Carlisle Yard Colas Rail to Rectory Jn (Colwick Colas)
Passed 1559
Running 3 late
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Filmed at Springs Branch
Filmed Thursday 4th June 2026
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A Colas Rail Freight Class 56 triple-headed locomotive, comprising units 56051, 56090, and 56105, is seen accelerating along the West Coast Main Line and through Springs Branch south of Wigan. The footage captures the locomotives working a freight move from Carlisle to Rectory Junction near Nottingham. The headcode for the service was 0Z55. The video highlights the powerful performance of the Ruston-Paxman diesel engines as the train moves through the area.
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