Built: | Andrew Barclay | |
No398/1956 | ||
Traction Type: | Diesel-Mechanical | |
Transmission: | Wilson SE4, 4-Speed | |
Epicyclic Gearbox | ||
Power Unit: | Gardner 6L3 | |
Power Output: | 153 HP | |
Max Speed: | 14½ MPH |
Wheel Arr: | 0-4-0 | |
Train Brakes: | None | |
Weight: | 25 Tons | |
Length: | 23' 8" | |
Height: | 11' 10½" | |
Width: | 8' 5½" |
A similar loco was built in 1958 for BR Departmental usage and was initially numbered 81. After D2956 had been withdrawn, 81 took the number D2956 which has caused some confusion over the years however, the locomotive based at Bury is the original D2956 and despite carrying the works plate for Barclay No397, is actually No398 of 1956 .. all very confusing!
D2956 doesn't have any train brake capacity but has been temporarily fitted with through vacuum piping on occasion allowing it to be used for haulage. The loco's most recent passenger working was at the April 2011 Small Engines Event and it remains extremely rare as a haulage machine.
Having been used for many years as Castlecroft Yard Pilot, D2956 is currently stored, effectively operational in Baron Street Shed and is cared for by a couple of Volunteers as an ongoing project. With 0-4-0 wheel arrangement and wheelbase of just 6' 0" giving the loco a 'Go anywhere' BR Route Availability of 1, it is still a very useful machine for the tight curves especially on the approaches to Bury Transport Museum, when required.
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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Halloween Ghost Trains | Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th and Thursday 31st October |
DMU Weekend
HST Set, Classes 104, 105 and 122 with 144009 plus locos 40012 and 50015. |
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November |
Santa Specials | Saturday 23rd November to Tuesday 24th December |
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.