| 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.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| 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.
