Class 56 at Lydbrook Junction

stephenholmes · Post by **stephenholmes** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:13 pm

Here is a Trainload Class 56 at Lydbrook Junction
This is one of my all time favourite routes in MSTS
Kind regards Stephen

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stephenholmes · Post by **stephenholmes** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:31 pm

Here is Class56 006 at Cinderford
I was fortunate to be allowed in the cab of 006 at the Crewe Works Open Day in 2005
It was quite funny grabbing hold of the hand rails whilst holding my walking stick
At one point I was virtually kneeling in the door way and the driver had a beaming grin on his face...lol
Kind regards Stephen

jbilton · Post by **jbilton** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 9:53 pm

Hi Stephen
Yes that is an impressive 'preserved?' loco.
Not sure who still owns it ?

Cheers
Jon

rwaceyw · Post by **rwaceyw** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 10:42 pm

DBS/EWS I believe Jon, part of the 'Heritage' fleet but dumped at Barrow Hill for eons. Apparently now operational again for the gala over 8/9 August.

http://orange33009.fotopic.net/p59350752.html

jbilton · Post by **jbilton** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:22 pm

Thanks Dave ........ looks brilliant.

Cheers
Jon

stephenholmes · Post by **stephenholmes** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:17 am

Hello Jon
The Class 56's are brilliant locomotives and look impressive on heavy freight trains
They make an interesting sight on passenger duties as well
I first saw a Class 56 at Guide Bridge in Manchester back in 1982.
Kind regards Stephen

jbilton · Post by **jbilton** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:41 am

Hi Stephen
They certainly are.
I saw my first pair, when 56024/25 were dumped in the Holmes yard on a weekend in July 1976.
On their way from Harwich to Doncaster.
I think I was later impressed most, while living in Warminster ( 1987-1991), and they worked the heavy stone trains up the bank.

Cheers
Jon

stephenholmes · Post by **stephenholmes** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:50 am

Blooming heck Jon....1976 ...33 Years ago ....doesn't time fly?
It seems like a different era now?
So much has changed in the world of Railways and back then you could happily watch the trains going by
Nowadays this can be problematic....because you may be challenged by railway staff and asked not to take photos etc
Kind regards Stephen
Ps Daves photo of 006 looks very nice indeed.....Well done

stephenholmes · Post by **stephenholmes** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:08 pm

Here is 56 006 at Drybrook Station

stephenholmes · Post by **stephenholmes** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:39 pm

56006 at Upper Lydbrook

ianmacmillan · Post by **ianmacmillan** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:17 pm

I hope the loco is hauling those default Mk1s to Barry scrapyard - the best place for them.

sjbaker34 · Post by **sjbaker34** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:21 pm

Hi Stephen, looks like you are really enjoying MSTS.

stephenholmes · Post by **stephenholmes** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:23 pm

Hello Ian
They do look tatty don't they?
The passengers wre just glad to be out of the pouring rain....lol
Kind regards Stephen
Ps Yes I am enjoying MSTS and being able to run my favourite locos on my favourite routes

andyw823 · Post by **andyw823** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:09 pm

Nice shots there! You can download some fresher lookinh mk1s from this site

stephenholmes · Post by **stephenholmes** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:45 pm

Hello Andy
Yes I will do don't worry
Those in my screen are showing their age aren't they?
Kind regards Stephen

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