ELR Summer Diesel Gala Thursday 29th June 2023

I went over to the ELR today for the first day of the the 3 day diesel gala

Visiting locos were D821 Greyhound from the SVR and 20305 & 37059 (both courtesy of Harry Needle Railroad Company).

Added bonus for some reason D821 Greyhound came off the passenger service at Ramsbottom and was added to the front of the brake van ride service with D832 Onslaught

I overheard someone saying this was the first time since 1969 that 2 BR Blue liveried Warships have worked as a double header
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D5705 on display at Bury station
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also back in service after a overhaul was Hymek D7076
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Camera phone video of D7076 at Heywood
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D7076 running round at Heywood
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D821 Greyhound waits to depart Ramsbottom 29th June 2023
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D832 Onslaught arrives at Ramsbottom with the brake van rides service 29th June 2023
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video of D832 at Ramsbottom
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D9531 “Ernest” at Ramsbottom
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English Electric trio at work today
D345
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20305
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37059
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45108 brake van rides at Ramsbottom
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25279 & D5054 “Phil Southern” arrive at Ramsbottom station 29th June 2023
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Neil