| Built: | 1961 BR Crewe Works | |
| Traction Type: | Diesel-Electric | |
| Equipment: | Crompton Parkinson | |
| Power Unit: | Sulzer 12LDA28-B | |
| Power Output: | 2,500 HP | |
| Max Speed: | 90 MPH |
| Train Brakes: | Air and Vacuum | |
| Train Heating: | ETH | |
| Weight: | 133 Tons | |
| Length: | 67' 11" | |
| Height: | 12' 10" | |
| Width: | 8' 10½" |
Originally fitted with a steam heat boiler, D120 was modified in 1973 by the addition of electric train heating equipment to operate the air conditioning fitted to carriages entering service in the 1970s. Two large lumps of concrete ballast reside in the rest of the former boiler room, to maintain the correct weight ratios.
The loco was withdrawn from service in 1987 and then purchased for preservation under the care of Waterman Railways and restored to run as D120 in BR Green. After a period out of use, 45108 passed into the ownership of the Peak Locomotive Company in 2008 and remains a member of their fleet.
Since 2008 the loco has been restored to operational condition with repairs carried to corroded air pipes and reinstatement of the ETH system amongst other works. 45108 is on loan to the ELR until 2022. Train heat capabilty makes 108 a versatile performer and especially useful for the Santa season. The loco is due a repaint soon when capacity is available at the ELR.
The Peak Locomotive Company continue to maintain 45108 as required to keep the loco upto scratch. During the back end of 2020 the opportunity was taken to undertake bodywork repairs and a full repaint. 108 retains the BR Blue livery but with the addition of "Domino" headcodes and is looking sharp!
45108 left the ELR on Monday 7th July to return to its home base of the Midland Railway Centre, Butterley. The loco has been popular with crews and passengers alike and a very strong performer! We wish D120 and the Peak Locomotive Company well for the future.
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) |
|---|---|
|
Autumn Steam Gala
Featuring guests Ivatt 2MT 46441 and Stanier Mogul 13268 |
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.
