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 After D2956 had been withdrawn, 81 took the number D2956 which has caused some confusion over the years however, the locomotive based at Bury is the original D2956 and despite carrying the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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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.