Colas Class 56 No. 56049 Robin of Templecombe and hired in GBRf Class 56 No. 56098 approach Long Preston on 12th January 2024 with the 12.52 Carlisle Yard - Chirk Kronospan loaded timber carriers. on time at this point, the train was delayed 41 minutes at Hellifield while a problem with No. 56049 was investigated. The train was 90 minutes late through Clitheroe and failed completely at Whalley with No. 56049 suffering a loss of power and blocking the line for the rest of the day. The train eventually arrived at Blackburn 557 minutes late and was stabled pending a full rescue the following day.
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