56051 (+ 56302 + 56094 - both for export to Ghana) + 56049 0Z55 08:54 Rectory Jn (Colwick Colas) - Marchwood.
The convoy of locomotives skipped the Walllers Ash stop, but ended up waiting at the Redbridge end of the Down Loop past Maritime. A surprise for the handful of photographers, which grew into an assembly over half an hour.
All locomotives seen here are, or were, the property of Colas Rail, where the 5th is 56078, and the other five are leased from Beacon.
Approaching the signal at Redbridge, at the west end of the loop, led by 56051 Survival.
Closer view of 56051.
Cabside view of 56302, showing "Supplied by ROMIC" flashes.
Data panel of 56302, with Max. speed in km/h.
56051 clags on departure from Redbridge.
No. 2 end of 56302, which was 56124 when new from BREL Crewe on 25th September 1983 (one - may have been on test before release).
No. 1 end of 56302.
While various parts of a livery had been covered by white vinyls, these had become damaged on 56302, revealing that the customer is the Ghana Railway Development Authority.
No. 2 end of 56094.
56049 Robin of Templecombe on the rear.
