| Built: | BREL 1979 | |
| Lot No 30625/1962 | ||
| Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
| Equipment: | English Electric | |
| Power Unit: | EE 4SRKT | |
| Power Output: | 560 HP | |
| Max Speed: | 70 MPH |
| Train Brakes: | Electro-Pneumatic Air | |
| Train Heating: | Electric | |
| Weight: | 61 Tons | |
| Length: | 64' ¾" | |
| Height: | 12' 6" | |
| Width: | 9' 3" |
Despite now being equipped with standard gauge bogies, there are no plans to resurrect 8099 as an operational unit. Affectionately known as 'Paddy', 8099 acts as a workshop and stores for the Class 15 Preservation Society who are working on the restoration of Class 15, D8233 and Metrovic CoBo D5705. More details can be found at their website: www.d8233.org.uk
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) |
|---|---|
| Legends of Steam | Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March |
|
Western Region Weekend
Mixed Traction featuring D7076, D832, 45108, 50015, W55001 plus Steam Loco 34081 92 Squadron |
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th April |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May |
| Vintage Vibes Weekend | Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th 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.
