56057 "British Fuels"

Country of Origin: United Kingdom.
Builders: BREL, Doncaster and Crewe Year 1979.
Engine: Ruston Paxman 16RK3CT 3,250h.p. Tractive Effort: 61,800lbs.
Weight: 126 tonnes. Brakes: Air Max Speed: 80 m.p.h.

56057 frames were built on 3rd September 1978, completed and painted 25 February 1979, ran a 4X31 test train 23rd March 1979.

56057 was the second loco to receive the E.W.S. livery when launched which was celebrated by it's naming "British Fuels" at Aberdeen Guild Street Yard on 27th June 1996.

56057 was withdrawn from service and parked in store at the Imingham depot in 1999.

56057 arrived at the N.V.R. on 8th July 2004 from the Imingham depot,

56057 has been restarted and is seen here returning from Yarwell Junction with a small train on a test run.

Progression of Work

56057 is currently being restored and will in due course be painted large logo blue.

Photograph taken in the carriage shed, 9th April 2005, during painting stage.

First Service Day in Large Logo Blue Livery - 1st May 2005

Being prepared in the yard.

Waiting to leave the yard.

Heading to Peterborough with its first train of the day.

Scheduled Services

Dates given are an indication only and maybe altered by the NVR Ltd for operational purposes, and also the availability of locomotives. Before visiting the railway may we suggest that you telephone the Nene Valley Railway Ltd on 01780 784444 for confirmation of what locomotives are in service.