As autumn takes hold, the East Lancashire Railway makes its way into the final parts of its 2023 season, with its Autumn Diesel Gala taking place later this week on the 15th and 16th of September and the Autumn Steam Gala during October.
The latest Autumn Diesel Gala news sees Green Class 37, 37667 will be joining the array of amazing diesel locomotives at the Gala alongside Class 40, 40012 “Aureol”.
The event will see a fantastic array of heritage diesel locomotives and DMUs in action over the two-day Autumn Diesel Gala with an always popular, evening Beer-Ex taking place on both the 15th and 16th of September:
The Autumn Diesel Gala will include the following visiting locomotives:
- Class 56, 56301 courtesy of DCR / Class 56 Group
- Class 37, 37667 courtesy of LSL
- Class 40, 40012 “Aureol” courtesy of The Class 40 Appeal
East Lancashire Railways Home Fleet includes:
- Class 24, D5054 “Phil Southern”
- Class 25, 25279
- Class 33, 33109 “Captain Bill Smith RNR”
- Class 35, D7076
- Class 37, 37109
- Class 40, D345
- Class 42, D832 “Onslaught”
- Class 45, 45108
- Class 47, 47765
- Class 50, 50015 “Valiant”
- Class 104
- Class 105 (Cravens)
- Class 144 (Pacer)
The event will see a busy all-diesel timetable with a whopping 15 heritage diesel's and 3 DMUs operating throughout the event, no doubt providing incredible ‘Bashing' opportunities.
To buy tickets or to find more information, please click here.
Please note that diesel-hauled services will also operate on Sunday the 17th of September with normal fares applicable.
For fans of steam, the heritage railway will host its popular Autumn Steam Gala from the 13th to the 15th of October, to find out more, please click here.
