Built: | 1959 BR Crewe | |
Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
Equipment: | British Thomson-Houston | |
Power Unit: | Sulzer 6LDA28 | |
Power Output: | 1160 HP | |
Max Speed: | 75 MPH |
Train Brakes: | Vacuum Only | |
Train Heating: | Steam Boiler (Isolated) | |
Weight: | 79 Tons | |
Length: | 50' 6" | |
Height: | 12' 8" | |
Width: | 8' 10" |
The 24 has always been a solid performer but is currently stopped and undergoing a major overhaul including work to the main generator, proactive maintenance rather than the result of a failure. Other projects and operational demands have slowed progress on 5054 but the generator and power unit are nearly ready to be split so that the former can be sent away for overhaul.
As of mid-July 2014, D5054 was transported by road to Barrow Hill for the generator to be split from the power unit and sent away for overhaul. Arranging this work proved difficult and, as of early 2017, the loco returned to Bury.
Since arriving home, the generator and traction motors were sent away for overhaul, cleaning and service and meanwhile, various work was undertaken on the locomotive including the bogies, power unit and general maintenance. Following a full repaint, D5054 was relaunched to traffic at the Sulzer Theme Day on Saturday 16th of February 2019 plus additional running on Sunday the 17th with 33109.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) |
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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.