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a long standing member of the ELR Diesel Loco fleet and a useful machine to the railway with ETH capability. 33117 was withdrawn from service early 2006 for a heavy overhaul to begin including power unit maintenance and a partial cab rebuild.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) |
---|---|
Jubilee Weekend | Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June |
LYR / LNWR Centenery Event | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June |
Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 30th June, Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July |
Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August |
Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September |
Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October |
DMU Weekend | Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November |
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.