The Only Working Class 58 Left! Number 58023 Powers into Bury Bolton Street Station on The ELR

British Railways Class 58 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotive number 58023 was constructed in 1984 by BREL at Doncaster Works. Weighing 130 tonnes, this heavy freight locomotive is powered by a Ruston Paxman 12RK3ACT 12-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine generating a massive 3,300 brake horsepower, giving it a maximum operational top speed of 80 mph. Affectionately nicknamed a "Bone" by rail enthusiasts due to its distinctive modular profile featuring a long, narrow body with wider cabs at both ends, the locomotive is owned by Edward Stevenson and proudly carries the name "Leicester Depot". Notably, it stands as the absolute sole operational example of its class in the UK, making this a historic first-ever visit for a Class 58 to the line. It is beautifully turned out in its eye-catching current heritage corporate Mainline Freight Aircraft Blue livery with full yellow front ends.

British Railways Class 20 Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotive number 20303 (originally built as D8127) was constructed in 1962 by English Electric at Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns in Darlington. Weighing 73 tonnes, this legendary heritage asset is powered by an English Electric 8SVT 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine generating 1,000 brake horsepower, giving it a maximum operational service top speed of 75 mph. Affectionately nicknamed a "Chopper" by rail enthusiasts due to its distinctive, heavy engine beat under load that closely resembles the sound of a helicopter, this locomotive was heavily modernized to Class 20/3 structural specifications during its mainline career. It is beautifully turned out in its active commercial corporate livery of Swietelsky Rail dark blue with yellow ends and a prominent orange logo block on the body sides.

British Railways Class 37 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotive number 37610 (originally delivered new as D6881) was constructed in 1963 by English Electric at Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns in Darlington before later being heavily refurbished to Class 37/6 structural standards. Weighing 105 tonnes, this versatile mainline locomotive is powered by an English Electric 12CSVT 12-cylinder turbocharged engine generating 1,750 brake horsepower, giving it a maximum service top speed of 80 mph. Affectionately nicknamed a "Tractor" by rail enthusiasts due to its distinct, chugging engine note under load, the asset is owned by HNRC (Harry Needle Railroad Company) and appeared at the gala courtesy of Swietelsky UK. It is beautifully turned out in its celebratory retro BR Blue livery featuring a prominent British Rail double-arrow logo, grey roof, black window surrounds, and wrap-around yellow noses.

The locomotive is seen here in 8K 16:9 widescreen powering into Bury Bolton Street Station while working a passenger service from Heywood. Maintaining a steady speed due to the sharpness of the bend, the train comes under the road bridge and navigates around the very tight Knowsley Street Curve towards the station platforms, producing plenty of distinctive rail screech and flange squeal. It capably hauls a beautiful rake of heritage British Railways Mark 1 passenger coaches in BR Blue and Grey livery, featuring two maroon Mark 1 coaches in the formation. Making for an incredibly impressive multi-loco consist, Swietelsky Rail Class 20 No. 20303 followed by Class 37 No. 37610 are attached at the tail end of the train. This memorable scene was captured during the East Lancashire Railway Summer Diesel Gala on Sunday 05/07/2026 at 17:29.

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