Built: | Pressed Steel Co Ltd | |
Lot No 30519/1960 | ||
Train Heating: | 2x Smiths Heater | |
Weight: | 29½ Tons |
Length: | 64' 6" | |
Height: | 12' 4" | |
Width: | 9' 3" |
Originally built as a non-corridor Driving Trailer, 56289 was modified in 1988 at Doncaster Works with the addition of corridor connection gangway. It is believed this was done to allow further use with 'orphan' Class 116 DMBS 53083 to make set L210 based at Old Oak Common in 1989/90. 56289 is known to have had door locks overhauled at Selhurst in April 1990 and was withdrawn in December 1992.
Just two Class 121 Trailer Cars survive, the other being 56287 at the Colne Valley Railway. Affectionately known as 'Squeak', 56289 is often paired with resident Class 122, W55001, the pair making up Bubble & Squeak!
As of mid 2020, 56289 is being rebuilt having had a complete internal strip down and replacement floor. Cab end bodywork is also being undertaken along with a full internal refit.
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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Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October |
Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and
Sunday 15th October |
Halloween Ghost Trains | Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and
Saturday 28th October |
DMU Weekend | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November |
Santa Specials | Saturday 25th November to Sunday 24th December |
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.