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Planet 4wDM No3438
Status:Static Exhibit
Livery: Unbranded Benzole Blue
Running Number: None
Built: FC Hibberd & Co Ltd
No 3438/1950
Traction Type: Diesel-Mechanical
Transmission: 3-Speed Gearbox
Chain Driven
Power Unit: National Diesel DA6
Power Output: 75 HP
Max Speed: Unknown
Wheel Arr: 0-4-0 Chain Drive
Train Brakes: None
Weight: 18 Tons
Length: 17' 11"
Height: 9' 11"
Width: 7' 7"
The Planet 4wDM is a former National Benzole Mixture Oil Company locomotive. It is currently on static display in the yard outside Bury Transport Museum and has been repainted as of mid 2020. The loco is effectively runnable but requires some TLC before that would be possible.
ELR Events

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.

ELR Website
Check out the ELR Website for the full event schedule.