ELR Diesel Group - Planet 4wDM No3438

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.

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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)
Autumn Steam Gala including visiting locos Urie S15 30506, GWR Pannier Tank 7714 and SECR O1 No65	Friday 16^th, Saturday 17^th and Sunday 18^th October
DMU Weekend	Saturday 7^th and Sunday 8^th November
Santa Specials	Saturday 28^th November to Thursday 24^th December
SEND Family Santa Specials	Saturday 28^th and Sunday 29^th November, Saturday 5^th and Tuesday 22^nd December

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.

Check out the ELR Website for the full event schedule.

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