Built: | 1960 BRCW | |
No DEL 128 | ||
Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
Equipment: | Crompton Parkinson | |
Power Unit: | Sulzer 8LDA28 | |
Power Output: | 1,550 HP | |
Max Speed: | 85 MPH |
Train Brakes: | Vacuum and Air | |
Train Heating: | Electric (ETH) | |
Weight: | 73 Tons | |
Length: | 50' 9" | |
Height: | 12' 9½" | |
Width: | 8' 10" |
33117 has been a long standing member of the ELR Diesel Loco fleet and a useful machine to the railway with ETH capability. 33117 was withdrawn from service early 2006 for a heavy overhaul to begin including power unit maintenance and a partial cab rebuild.
33117 is currently stored under cover and work is ongoing. For reasons unknown at the time of writing, but clearly for hilarity, the loco has been adorned with 'ETHEL 4' above its running number. Hopefully it will be able to do more than just heat carriages in the not too distant future though!
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.