Class 56 No. 56094 is seen at 14.07 on Friday 25th May 2012 hauling a DIT No. 47739 and the consist of 6E07, 11.51 Washwood Heath - Boston Docks empty steel. The ensemble is seen being overlooked by Nottingham University in the top right of the shot as it passes under Nottingham ring road and approaches Lenton South Junction. Having failed the previous evening, 56094 was provided again to have another go. The mystery further deepens as it now appears 56's are not permitted beyond Sleaford so instead of coming onto the train at Nottingham as per yesterday evening, this time the grid was detached just beyond this point and returned light engine to Washwood Heath ! At least the trial was seemingly successful this time and I'm told the route availability beyond Sleaford can hopefully be resolved quickly.
John Illingworth       

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