PLEASE NOTE: The Winter Diesel Day is re-dated to Saturday 8th February.
Join us for the first ELR enthusiast event of the year, with the sound of diesel locomotives powering through the Irwell Valley.
We are celebrating the Class 33 – the first such locomotive (D6500) was delivered 65 years ago on 30th January, 1960. Affectionately-known as ‘Cromptons’, these locomotives can still be found on the mainline and have provided a useful traction resource for both freight and front-line passenger services in the days of British Rail.
Last running day of 33109 – this resident Class 33 will be running in it’s 18th year at ELR, having first run on 2nd February, 2008. ‘Captain Bill Smith RNR’ has featured at enthusiast galas – and with its Electric Train Heat capability, also on the Santa Specials. This historic locomotive will be retired after the Winter Diesel Day, so the plan is to showcase this important member of the ELR home fleet before retirement for overhaul and refurbishment.
Features:
- Celebrate the Class 33 with:
- 80 miles of travel behind 33109
- Lunchtime opportunities to visit the cab of 33109 whilst static
- Popular Station Shuttles featuring shunters 01, 03, 09 & MSC 4002 ‘Billy’ – see ‘Special Traffic Notice’
- Intensive 12-hour timetable
- Both Sulzer & English Electric ‘Beerex’ services featuring 33, 45, 47 and 37, 40 and 50
respectively
- Unusual double headers featuring 40/50, 37/40, 33/45 and 33/47
Home Fleet – Shunters:
- Class 01, 11506
- Class 03, D2062
- Class 09, 09024
- MSC 4002 ‘Billy’
Home Fleet – Locomotives
- Class 33, 33109 ‘Captain Bill Smith RNR’
- Class 37, 37109
- Class 40, 40012 ‘Aureol’
- Class 45, 45108
- Class 47, 47765
- Class 50, 50015 ‘Valiant’
DMU (Diesel Railcars):
- Class 105 ‘Cravens’
- Class 122 ‘Bubblecar’
- Class 144 ‘Pacer’
Tickets now on-sale!
Fares
| Ticket |
On the Day |
Advance Online |
| Adult (Age 18+) |
£29.00 |
£25.00 |
| Young Person (Age 16-17) |
£22.50 |
£17.00 |
| Child (Age 3-15) |
£19.00 |
£14.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children/YP) |
£48.00 |
£39.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children/YP) |
£96.00 |
£78.00 |
| ELRPS / Local Resident / ATOC Adult |
£15.50 |
£15.50 |
| ELRPS / Local Resident / ATOC Child |
£13.50 |
£13.50 |
Advance discount fares are available to purchase up until midnight the day prior to travel.
Discounted Family Packages are available for:
• 2 Adults and up to 3 Children/Young Persons: £78 (Advance) / £96 (On the Day)
• 1 Adult and 2 Children/Young Persons: £39 (Advance) / £48 (On the Day)
Select the number of tickets you need, and the discount will applied to the basket.
Day Rover Tickets are also available for the following (please show your pass on day of travel):
• Resident Permit Holders
• ELRPS Member
• ATOC Members
Caravan and Motorhome Day Rover tickets are not valid at this event
HRA Passes are not valid at this event
Children under sixteen years of age are only permitted to enter the company’s trains, stations or other premises when accompanied by a responsible adult. Tickets for Children aged 3-15 years can only be purchased with an Adult ticket.
