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Colas Rail Class 56051 “Survival” will now replace 56049 “Robin of Templecombe” Visiting for Ale on the Rails 2026

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Start: 18/07/2026 End: 19/07/2026


This will be the first Class 56 to haul passenger trains at Butterley in 9 years. Our thanks goes to Colas Rail for allowing this locomotive to visit our railway.

Diesel freight locomotive painted yellow and orange with COLAS RAIL FREIGHT branding at a railway yard.

Locomotive availability is subject to operational needs and could change at any time.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this will cause and hope you still have a great day with us.