Built: | 1958 Metropolitan-Vickers | |
Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
Equipment: | Metropolitan-Vickers | |
Power Unit: | Crossley HST V8 | |
Power Output: | 1,200 HP | |
Max Speed: | 75 MPH |
Train Brakes: | Vacuum Only | |
Train Heating: | Steam Boiler (Isolated) | |
Weight: | 97 Tons | |
Length: | 56' 7½" | |
Height: | 12' 1½" | |
Width: | 8' 6" |
The Metro-Vic Class 28s were different to everything in many respects, not least the wheel arrangement from which the 'Co-Bo' or 'Bo-Co' name is derived, having a 'Bo' (two axled) bogie at one end and a 'Co' (three axled) bogie at the other. All five axles are powered via traction motors.
D5705 was withdrawn in 1968 and the whole class by 1969. D5705 survived only due to being used by the BR Research Division and later being converted into a Carriage Heating Unit as TDB 968006. The loco was secured for preservation in 1980 and, prior to arrival at the ELR, spent many years at Matlock.
In May 2016, with work on both bogies complete, D5705 was lifted back on to it's wheels having spent a few of years on stands. Both the CO and BO bogies have been completely stripped down and, following traction motor repairs off-site, refurbished and rebuilt.
D5705 was displayed in the bay platform at Bury during the 2016 Summer Diesel Gala event, Friday 8th to Sunday 10th of July. This allowed visitors to have a look onboard and get the latest information from the team of volunteers on hand and was very successful!
A dedicated team are progressing with the restoration. Please visit the Class 15 Preservation Society website or search for D5705 on Facebook for more detailed information on the project.
If you would like to donate to this unique and very worthwhile project helping us to restore the locomotive to operational condition please read on for details.
Donations
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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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.