Sunday, 12 May 2024

Colas Class 56 swap, 9th May 2024

After some weeks at Eastleigh, associated with training, 56096 departed to Westbury, where it was exchanged for 56094.

56096 0F75 10:14 Eastleigh East Yard - Westbury Down T.C., passing Redbridge. Image by Ian Knight.


Shortly afterwards, passing Romsey. The locomotive was built at BREL Doncaster, and entered service on 13th September 1981.


As something of a surprise, the returning loco was 56094, seen at Redbridge.


A closer view, in the sunshine. 56094 was new from BREL Doncaster on 9th August 1981.


Shortly afterwards, in the Freemantle area of Southampton. Image by Ian Knight.