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56049 at the Severn Valley's diesel gala, 16/05/2026.

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56094 at the Severn Valley's diesel gala, 17/05/2025.

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Loadhaul appreciation:

One of the most distinctive liveries ever to grace Britain's railways was the orange & black of Loadhaul, one of the three shadow freight companies set by BR in 1994 in readiness for privatisation. Ultimately, Loadhaul was destined to be short-lived, as all three shadow freight companies were sold to Wisconsin Central in 1996, but the orange & black scheme could still be seen for years afterwards. Someone needs to make a Loadhaul t-shirt. I'd wear one!