| Built: | 1961 BR Horwich | |
| Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
| Equipment: | English Electric | |
| Power Unit: | English Electric 6KT | |
| Power Output: | 350 HP | |
| Max Speed: | 27½ MPH |
| Wheel Arr: | 0-6-0 | |
| Train Brakes: | Air & Vacuum | |
| Weight: | 50 Tons | |
| Length: | 29' 3" | |
| Height: | 12' 8½" | |
| Width: | 8' 6" |
Clearly based on the standard Class 08 design, the main difference with the 09s is they are geared differently allowing a higher top speed around 27mph, making them useful for short trip freight work as well as traditional shunting duties. 09024 went on into the privatisation era of British Railways working for the Mainline Freight company, seeing use at Eastleigh amongst other locations..
After withdrawal and a fairly close call with the scrapman, 09024 was secured for preservation and arrived at the ELR in 2015. The loco has been used extensively around the ELR, particulary as Buckley Wells pilot, and received a repaint into Railfreight Grey in 2017.
There are a wide range of events at the East Lancashire Railway ranging from Family and Education, Re-enactments, Sci-Fi, Transport and Collector's Fairs.
Selected events are shown below. See the ELR Website for the full event schedule.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Flying Scotsman on Display | Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Friday 10th March |
| Flying Scotsman at the ELR | Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March |
| 1940s Weekend | Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th April and Monday 1st May |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 29th, Friday 30th June and
Saturday 1st July |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 15th and
Saturday 16th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and
Sunday 15th October |
Covid Safety
Whilst Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, the ELR encourage passengers observe sensible social distancing precautions.
See the ELR Website for the latest details.
All events subject to availability
While every effort will be made to ensure events take place as advertised, rostered locos or units are available
and running to the advertised timetable, the ELR reserves the right to cancel or terminate without prior notice.
