| Built: | 1962 English Electric | |
| EE VF 3238/D763 | ||
| Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
| Equipment: | English Electric | |
| Power Unit: | EE 12CSVT | |
| Power Output: | 1,750 HP | |
| Max Speed: | 90 MPH |
| Train Brakes: | Vacuum and Air | |
| Train Heating: | Steam Boiler (Isolated) | |
| Weight: | 100 Tons | |
| Length: | 61' 6" | |
| Height: | 12' 9" | |
| Width: | 8' 10½" |
37109 made its Gala debut at the July event of the same year and ran for 18 months or so before receiving a repaint into BR Blue. Always a popular performer, 37109 is run up often and is operational during the non-heat season and at Gala events.
37109 left the ELR during Summer 2013, visiting the Nene Valley Railway for their May Gala and spending a couple of months at the Severn Valley Railway before returning home to Bury in October.
Following installation of new batteries, October 2014 saw another visit to the Severn Valley Railway for 37109 along with fellow ELR resident, 50015 Valiant, for the SVR Diesel Gala.
Another visit to the Nene Valley Railway occurred in 2019 with 109 working at thier Diesel Event over the 11th-13th of October. Sadly 37109 wasn't able to run at the ELR Winter 2020 gala due to electrical problems. These have now been cured along with a few other jobs and 37109 is ready for action.
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.
