{"id":51943,"date":"2024-05-23T21:37:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T11:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=51943"},"modified":"2024-05-23T21:37:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T11:37:29","slug":"east-lancashire-railway-announces-summer-diesel-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=51943","title":{"rendered":"East Lancashire Railway announces Summer Diesel Gala"},"content":{"rendered":"

The East Lancashire Railway\u2019s Summer Diesel Gala takes place next month with a great line up of visiting locomotives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The three-day event kicks off on the 27th of June.<\/p>\n

Joining members of the ELR home fleet, the following locomotives are visiting for the gala:<\/p>\n

Class 20, 20066, courtesy of HNRC<\/p>\n

Class 26, 26007, courtesy of KOZZY-RAIL<\/p>\n

Class 57, 57003, courtesy of Locomotive Services Group<\/p>\n

Class 47, 47830\/D1645 \u201cBeeching\u2019s Legacy\u201d, courtesy of Freightliner.<\/p>\n

Class 20, 20066 last operated a passenger service on the mainline in 1993, and many enthusiasts will have fond memories of returning on a railtour from Worcester Open Day.<\/p>\n

This will be the first visit to ELR of Class 26, 26007 since being outshopped in \u2018trainload coal\u2019 livery, as it appeared when working specially over the Settle-Carlisle line back in February 1990.<\/p>\n

Class 57, 57003 was originally a Class 47. The former Brush Type 4 was a dedicated freight locomotive during it\u2019s career with British Rail. A refurbished Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD) engine and a re-conditioned alternator were fitted, to improve reliability and performance \u2013 hence the reclassification to Class 57.<\/p>\n

An intensive all-diesel timetable spans all three days of the event.<\/p>\n

Mike Kelly, Chairman of East Lancashire Railway, said: \u201cThe Summer Diesel Gala is a cherished tradition among our visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to showcase these magnificent engines and create unforgettable memories together which are an\u00a0 absolute feast for the sights and sounds of these unique icons of diesel power!\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets are available now. More information can be found via the East Lancashire Railway website<\/a>, including ticket prices for adults, children and families.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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