Built: | British Thomson-Houston | |
No 1131 / 1960 Rugby | ||
Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
Equipment: | British Thomson-Houston | |
Power Unit: | Paxman 16YHXL | |
Power Output: | 800 HP | |
Max Speed: | 60 MPH |
Train Brakes: | Vacuum Only | |
Train Heating: | None | |
Weight: | 69 Tons | |
Length: | 42' 0" | |
Height: | 12' 6" | |
Width: | 9' 2" |
By 1971 the whole class of 44 had been withdrawn with just four surviving in departmental useage. Initially withdrawn in February 1969, D8233 saw use as a carriage heating unit, numbered ADB968001 and was completely withdrawn in 1982. The loco was saved for preservation in 1984 and has had a number of homes including the ELR once before in the late 1980s.
More recently, D8233 was based at the Crewe Railway Heritage Centre, eventually returning to Bury in 2006 where a dedicated volunteer workforce are restoring the loco to operational condition. The power unit was successfully started on the 19th of June 2010 and regular workgroups are progressing with the restoration. D8233 is one of two unique survivor projects based at Bury (the other being Class 28, D5705).
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.