Built: | 1959 BRCW Lot No30592 | |
Traction Type: | Diesel-Mechanical | |
Transmission: | 2x Wilson 4-Speed | |
Epicyclic Gearbox | ||
Power Unit: | 2x Rolls Royce C6NFLH | |
Power Output: | 2x 180 HP | |
Max Speed: | 70 MPH |
Train Brakes: | Vacuum Only | |
Train Heating: | 2x Smiths Heater | |
Weight: | 32 Tons | |
Length: | 57' 6" | |
Height: | 12' 9" | |
Width: | 9' 3" |
Built: | 1959 BRCW Lot 30593 |
Built: | 1959 BRCW Lot No30594 | |
Weight: | 24 Tons |
E51813 and E51842 started their life in preservation at the East Lancashire Railway, arriving in March 1990, first used for passenger traffic on March 2nd 1991. The TSL centre car, 59701, was aquired in 1994, a rare survivor as most of these were withdrawn in 1982. Only one other Class 110 set survives, 57071 and 52077, based at the Lakeside and Haverthwaite.
2003 saw the set relocated to the Wensleydale Railway where it remained until 2016 when an agreement to return to the ELR was reached. Centre car E59701 was first to arrive, in February, followed by both power cars in November.
E59701 was quickly restored to operational condition, being deployed as a centre car with the operational Class 117 unit W51339 & W51382 towards the end of 2016.
Next, the power cars. E51842 was first in the queue and saw considerable attention, especially to the cab area where BRCW units commonly suffer with corrosion from water ingress. The team worked tirelessly, completing '42 by July 2017. E51813 was next into works and again cab rot was high on the list along with general refurbishment.
November 2017 saw both power cars restored and reunited with TSL E59701 ready to take part in the DMU Gala Weekend, 4th and 5th of November. The 110 is currently stored, effectively serviceable but requires attention to the multiple working system, along with a few other minor repairs.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) |
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Legends of Steam | Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March |
Western Region Weekend
Mixed Traction featuring D7076, D832, 45108, 50015, W55001 plus Steam Locos 34081 92 Squadron and 34092 City of Wells |
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April |
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 |
Railway 200 Celebration Weekend | Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September |
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.