Built: | 1959 BR Crewe | |
Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
Equipment: | British Thomson-Houston | |
Power Unit: | Sulzer 6LDA28 | |
Power Output: | 1160 HP | |
Max Speed: | 75 MPH |
Train Brakes: | Vacuum Only | |
Train Heating: | Steam Boiler (Isolated) | |
Weight: | 79 Tons | |
Length: | 50' 6" | |
Height: | 12' 8" | |
Width: | 8' 10" |
The 24 has always been a solid performer but is currently stopped and undergoing a major overhaul including work to the main generator, proactive maintenance rather than the result of a failure. Other projects and operational demands have slowed progress on 5054 but the generator and power unit are nearly ready to be split so that the former can be sent away for overhaul.
As of mid-July 2014, D5054 was transported by road to Barrow Hill for the generator to be split from the power unit and sent away for overhaul. Arranging this work proved difficult and, as of early 2017, the loco returned to Bury.
Since arriving home, the generator and traction motors were sent away for overhaul, cleaning and service and meanwhile, various work was undertaken on the locomotive including the bogies, power unit and general maintenance. Following a full repaint, D5054 was relaunched to traffic at the Sulzer Theme Day on Saturday 16th of February 2019 plus additional running on Sunday the 17th with 33109.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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Western Region Weekend
Mixed Traction featuring D7076, D832, 45108, 50015, W55001 plus Steam Loco |
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.