The East Lancashire Railway's Spring 2009 Diesel Gala
14th March 2009
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The East Lancashire Railway held a two day diesel weekend on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March (with the overnight service taking place inbetween), with trains hauled by various diesel locos operating in top and tail mode.

The locos were:

1) BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey

2) BR Class 47 number47402 Gateshead

3) BR (Railfreight) 37/9 number 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer

4) BR Class 24 number D5054 Phil Southern

5) BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant

6) BR Class 40 D335

7) BR 1305 (The Thumper)


Thanks to Aaron Roberts, David Holden, Chris Gallagher, Alex Riley, David Martin and all other bashers in attendance, for good company and top laughs!
BR 1305 (The Thumper) awaits passengers at Bury Bolton Street, for the shuttle service to Ramsbottom.
BR 1305 (The Thumper) awaits passengers at Bury Bolton Street, for the shuttle service to Ramsbottom.
BR Class 47 number 47402 Gateshead stands at Bury Bolton Street, on a service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 47 number 47402 Gateshead stands at Bury Bolton Street, on a service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey at Ramsbottom, on the rear of a service to Heywood.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey at Ramsbottom, on the rear of a service to Heywood.
BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant powers out of Ramsbottom, en route to Heywood.
BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant powers out of Ramsbottom, en route to Heywood.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey at Heywood, ready to work a return run to Bury Bolton Street.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey at Heywood, ready to work a return run to Bury Bolton Street.
BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant stands at Bury Bolton Street, on the rear of the service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant stands at Bury Bolton Street, on the rear of the service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 24 number D5054 Phil Southern at Bury Bolton Street, waiting to work a service to Heywood.
BR Class 24 number D5054 Phil Southern at Bury Bolton Street, waiting to work a service to Heywood.
BR 1305 (The Thumper) arrives at Bury Bolton street, having been on a shuttle service to Ramsbottom.
BR 1305 (The Thumper) arrives at Bury Bolton street, having been on a shuttle service to Ramsbottom.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey stands at Rawtenstall, at the end of a good run.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey stands at Rawtenstall, at the end of a good run.
BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant waits at Rawtenstall, to lead a service to Heywood.
BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant waits at Rawtenstall, to lead a service to Heywood.
BR Class 33 D6525 Captain Bill Smith RNR arrives at Ramsbottom, en route to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 33 D6525 Captain Bill Smith RNR arrives at Ramsbottom, en route to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 24 number D5054 Phil Southern at Ramsbottom, tailing the train lead by BR Class 33 D6525 Captain Bill Smith RNR.
BR Class 24 number D5054 Phil Southern at Ramsbottom, tailing the train lead by BR Class 33 D6525 Captain Bill Smith RNR.
BR Class 40 D335 at Bury Bolton Street, on the rear of a service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 40 D335 at Bury Bolton Street, on the rear of a service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 40 D335 at Bury Bolton Street, on the rear of a service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 40 D335 at Bury Bolton Street, on the rear of a service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant basks in the sunshine at Heywood.
BR Class 50 number 50015 Valliant basks in the sunshine at Heywood.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey prepares to depart Heywood, on another run to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey prepares to depart Heywood, on another run to Rawtenstall.
BR (Railfreight) 37/9 number 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer at Ramsbottom, on the rear of a service to Heywood.
BR (Railfreight) 37/9 number 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer at Ramsbottom, on the rear of a service to Heywood.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey prepares to depart Ramsbottom, en route to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 55 Deltic 55022 Royal Scots Grey prepares to depart Ramsbottom, en route to Rawtenstall.
BR 1305 (The Thumper) stands idle at Bury Bolton Street, soon after a shuttle service from Ramsbottom.
BR 1305 (The Thumper) stands idle at Bury Bolton Street, soon after a shuttle service from Ramsbottom.
BR Class 33 D6525 Captain Bill Smith RNR pulls out of Bury Bolton Street, with a service to Rawtenstall.
BR Class 33 D6525 Captain Bill Smith RNR pulls out of Bury Bolton Street, with a service to Rawtenstall.