Class 37 day at the East Lancashire Railway (Saturday 30th May 2009)
30th May 2009
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Saturday 30th May 2009 saw the East Lancashire Railway stage a one-day event, when no less than three Class 37 diesel locos were rosted to work services between Heywood, Bury and Rawtenstall.

Ex EWS 37418 (Pectinidae) made it's public debut in fine hellfire style, a good few months after subsequent work required to get her in shape.

Another ex-EWS tractor was 37109, fresh from a repaint into BR Blue. Another hellfire machine, especially when paired up with four BR Blue & Grey Mk1 coaches.

BR Railfrieight 37901 Mirrlees Pionner was also out and about, topping and tailing some services with 37109.

A cracking day out, with loads of thrash and clag thrown in for good measure! Thanks to the following for their usual company and laughs:

David Holden
Woolybak8 (Aaron Roberts)
mststv
Trainzrule4eva
D335Media (Ewan Rutledge)
37057viking (Rob Bray)
Nath40145/StationEndGroup (Nathan Bridge)
Dave Martin
Chris Gallagher

and all other bashers in attendance.

Enjoy the pictures!
Sparking in the late May sunshine, ew EWS 37109 was making one of it's first runs after it's repaint into BR blue. She is seen here at Ramsbottom, while working a service to Rawtenstall.
Sparking in the late May sunshine, ew EWS 37109 was making one of it's first runs after it's repaint into BR blue. She is seen here at Ramsbottom, while working a service to Rawtenstall.
 Ex EWS 37109 rests at Rawtenstall.
Ex EWS 37109 rests at Rawtenstall.
 In yet another of my 'keyhole' arty farty shots, ex EWS 37109 runs round at Rawtenstall.
In yet another of my 'keyhole' arty farty shots, ex EWS 37109 runs round at Rawtenstall.
Back at Bury Bolton Street, ex EWS 37109 waits to proceed to Heywood.
Back at Bury Bolton Street, ex EWS 37109 waits to proceed to Heywood.
 Former EWS 37418 (currently wearing it's Pectinidae name), shows off it's nameplate.
Former EWS 37418 (currently wearing it's Pectinidae name), shows off it's nameplate.
 At Ramsbottom, ex EWS 37418 (Pectinidae) pauses to await the arrival of 37109 and 37901.
At Ramsbottom, ex EWS 37418 (Pectinidae) pauses to await the arrival of 37109 and 37901.
Ex EWS 37418 basks in the sun at Heywood.
Ex EWS 37418 basks in the sun at Heywood.
 Ex EWS 37418 (Pectinidae) prepares to leave for Bury Bolton Street, having run round at Heywood.
Ex EWS 37418 (Pectinidae) prepares to leave for Bury Bolton Street, having run round at Heywood.
 BR Railfreight 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer is the third tractor to bask in glorious late-Spring sunshine at Heywood.
BR Railfreight 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer is the third tractor to bask in glorious late-Spring sunshine at Heywood.
Ex EWS 37109 waits at Heywood, with a return service to Bury Bolton Street.
Ex EWS 37109 waits at Heywood, with a return service to Bury Bolton Street.
 The worksplate of 37109; the loco is one of the many relics of a great railway works, sadly no longer in existence.
The worksplate of 37109; the loco is one of the many relics of a great railway works, sadly no longer in existence.
 Steam was also at work on 30/05/2009; BR Jinty 0-6-0 tank 47324 worked the East Lancashire Railway's steam service. She is seen here at Bury Bolton Street, waiting to leave for Heywood.
Steam was also at work on 30/05/2009; BR Jinty 0-6-0 tank 47324 worked the East Lancashire Railway's steam service. She is seen here at Bury Bolton Street, waiting to leave for Heywood.
BR Railfreight 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer stands at Bury Bolton Street.
BR Railfreight 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer stands at Bury Bolton Street.
 Ex EWS 37418 (Pectinidae) at Bury Bolton Street, awaiting a path to Heywood.
Ex EWS 37418 (Pectinidae) at Bury Bolton Street, awaiting a path to Heywood.
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