Class 56

Kent Rail

Class 56

Brush Type 5

26th September 1992

No. 56114 at Hither Green Depot

Ninety-seven of these locomotives were allocated to British Rail's TrainLoad Coal sector from 1987

onwards. Each freight sector had its own distinctive symbol - the coal logo is seen in this picture,

consisting of four black diamonds superimposed on a yellow square, this itself partly covering a

black square. Hither Green was predominantly TrainLoad Construction sector, but nevertheless

No. 56114 ''Maltby Colliery'' is depicted outside the shed building at Hither Green Depot on 26th

September 1992, with Parcels sector-liveried Class 47 No. 47575 ''City of Hereford'' trailing behind.

16th May 1993

The first of the Class is seen stabled at Hither Green Depot on 16th May 1993 alongside stablemate

No. 56033. Both locomotives, part of the TrainLoad Construction pool, were here until July 1993,

when soil excavation at Chatham was completed. In the background is a newer breed - the Class 60.

4th July 1993

Stewarts Lane

Surrounded by BR Blue Class 33s at Stewarts Lane Depot on 4th July 1993 is Class 56 No. 56035,

wearing the two-tone grey and logo of the TrainLoad Construction Sector. The locomotives are

situated on the former engine shed roads, these of which have since been lifted.

19th May 2006

On 19th May 2006, Class 56 No. 56302 is seen passing through Stone Crossing at a very sedate

pace with the return ''Fastline'' working to Thamesport. Despite its slow pace, the train was right

on time, expecting to pass Hoo Junction at 20:18. This particular working was indeed lightly

Return to the Kent Rail Homepage or alternatively, check for Updates.