East Lancs Railway Gala-March 15 2008
16th March 2008

Pictures from Saturday's events. Operational locomotives were D5054 Phil Southern, D6525 Captain Bill Smith RNR, 50015 Valiant, 37109 (making its debut appearance at its new home), D335 and 55022 Royal Scots Grey.

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Nameplate on 55022.
Nameplate on 55022.
2008-03-15 15:31:00
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55022 envelopes the staion and everywhere else in a blue haze from its exhaust!
55022 envelopes the staion and everywhere else in a blue haze from its exhaust!
2008-03-15 15:29:00
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55022 arrives back at Bury Bolton Street, framed by the rather grand signal gantry.
55022 arrives back at Bury Bolton Street, framed by the rather grand signal gantry.
2008-03-15 15:24:00
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Remember this? Not me, I'm far too young!
Remember this? Not me, I'm far too young!
2008-03-15 15:22:00
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The ELR needs YOU!
The ELR needs YOU!
2008-03-15 15:15:00
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50015 runs back to the depot through Bury Bolton Street. The locomotive would be used later on the
50015 runs back to the depot through Bury Bolton Street. The locomotive would be used later on the "Nightrider" services. Inset: nameplate of 50015.
2008-03-15 14:50:00
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Obviously the main attraction, 55022 has replaced 50015 at Bury on the 14:00 Rawtenstall-Heywood, and gets a thorough inspection before departure!
Obviously the main attraction, 55022 has replaced 50015 at Bury on the 14:00 Rawtenstall-Heywood, and gets a thorough inspection before departure!
2008-03-15 14:40:00
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D5054 at the end of the line at Heywood.
D5054 at the end of the line at Heywood.
2008-03-15 14:12:00
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6527 at Heywood, waiting to return with 14:20 Heywood-Rawtenstall.
6527 at Heywood, waiting to return with 14:20 Heywood-Rawtenstall.
2008-03-15 14:10:00
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50015 about to depart from Bury.
50015 about to depart from Bury.
2008-03-15 13:07:00
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50015 Valiant waits at Bury Bolton Street with the 12:40 Heywood-Rawtenstall.
50015 Valiant waits at Bury Bolton Street with the 12:40 Heywood-Rawtenstall.
2008-03-15 13:06:00
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37109 gets an examination at Rawtenstall.
37109 gets an examination at Rawtenstall.
2008-03-15 12:18:00
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Second time lucky!
Second time lucky!
2008-03-15 12:16:00
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...but always make sure you put your hose in properly!
...but always make sure you put your hose in properly!
2008-03-15 12:14:00
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D335's water tanks are topped up at Rawtenstall...
D335's water tanks are topped up at Rawtenstall...
2008-03-15 12:13:00
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The train from a different view.
The train from a different view.
2008-03-15 12:11:00
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D335 at Rawtenstall, about to separate from the train to take on water for provision of steam-heating.
D335 at Rawtenstall, about to separate from the train to take on water for provision of steam-heating.
2008-03-15 12:10:00
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50015 Valiant arrives at Ramsbottom with the 11:30 Rawtenstall-Heywood.
50015 Valiant arrives at Ramsbottom with the 11:30 Rawtenstall-Heywood.
2008-03-15 11:48:00
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37109 at Ramsbottom.
37109 at Ramsbottom.
2008-03-15 11:46:00
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37109, with D335 at the rear, pauses at Ramsbottom.
37109, with D335 at the rear, pauses at Ramsbottom.
2008-03-15 11:44:00
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Nameplate on D5054.
Nameplate on D5054.
2008-03-15 11:30:00
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"The Growler" at the controls of 37109, waiting to leave Bury Bolton Street with the 11.10 Heywood-Rawtenstall. This was 37109's debut as the ELR's new resident locomotive.
2008-03-15 11:29:00
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Nameplate on D6525
Nameplate on D6525
2008-03-15 11:28:00
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D6525 at the rear of the 10:40 Rawtenstall-Heywood at Bury Bolton Street.
D6525 at the rear of the 10:40 Rawtenstall-Heywood at Bury Bolton Street.
2008-03-15 11:27:00
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D5054 Phil Southern waits to depart from Bury Bolton Street with the 10:40 Rawtenstall-Heywood, with D6525 at the rear of the train.
D5054 Phil Southern waits to depart from Bury Bolton Street with the 10:40 Rawtenstall-Heywood, with D6525 at the rear of the train.
2008-03-15 11:25:00
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