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.
Event | Date(s) |
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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.