| Built: | Cravens Ltd, Sheffield | |
| Lot No 30503/1959 | ||
| Traction Type: | Diesel-Mechanical | |
| Transmission: | 2x Wilson 4-Speed | |
| Epicyclic Gearbox | ||
| Power Unit: | 2x BUT AEC | |
| Power Output: | 2x 150 HP | |
| Max Speed: | 70 MPH |
| Train Brakes: | Vacuum Only | |
| Train Heating: | 2x Smiths Heater | |
| Weight: | 30½ Tons | |
| Length: | 57' 6" | |
| Height: | 12' 7" | |
| Width: | 9' 3" |
| Built: | 1957 BRCW Lot 30281 | |
| Train Heating: | 2x Smiths Heater | |
| Weight: | 30½ Tons |
| Length: | 57' 6" |
| Height: | 12' 7" |
| Width: | 9' 3" |
Late 2017 saw the 'Cravens' completed, a labour of love. The set was relaunched to traffic at the DMU Gala Weekend, 4th and 5th of November.
The set was completely stripped inside and is certainly something of sight to behold now it is complete. The cherry to top off 2017 came in the form of winning the Heritage Railway Association 2017 Modern Traction award, a tremendous recognition of the team's have achievement. Well done!
See the Bury Unit Team facebook page for much more on the Class 105 story plus the team who look after the ELR DMU fleet.
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 including Family Events.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
|
Railway 200 'Open House'
Haulage opportunities between Bury and Summerseat with MSC 4002, 11506 (D2956), D2062, 08164, 13594 (08479) and 09024 with Steam LMS Pug 19 (11243) and Barclay 1969 'Jane Derbyshire'. Diesel fleet locos 40012, 50015 and 56006 on display. |
Saturday 18th January |
|
Winter Diesel Day
Featuring 33109, 37109, 40012, 45108, 47765 and 50015 with Class 105, Class 122 and 144009 plus Shunters 11506 (D2956), D2062, 09024 and MSC 4002 33109 Captain Bill Smith RNR's last running day before retirement for overhaul and refurbishment. |
Saturday 8th February |
| Legends of Steam | Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th July |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October |
| DMU Gala | Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November |
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.
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