BOTH the Ivatt Diesel Recreation Society (IDRS) and Class 40 Preservation Society (CFPS) have benefited from the donation of Class 56 power units from main line freight operator GB Railfreight.
These units have become available as they are being replaced by General Motors engines during the Class 56 to Class 69 conversion programme.
IDRS has taken delivery of a Ruston Paxman engine and alternator for use in the project to re-create LMS No. 10000. The society already owns an English