Welcome to D9531.com
The home of Ex-British Railways Class 14 Diesel-Hydraulic locomotive D9531 (also known as "Ernest"). The website documents the restoration project from 1997 to 2012 as well as current information.

D9531 is part of the Bury Hydraulic Group fleet. If you'd like to get involved as a volunteer or make a donation click here

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News and Information

Please check the ELR Diesel Website for all the most recent information and roster details.



D9531 Rebuild and Restoration 1997-2012
The project to rebuild and restore 'Ernest' has been a long one. D9531 was dismantled down to bare frames, refurbished and rebuilt. The 15 year project and ongoing maintenance is documented in the restoration section of the website.

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D9531 is part of the ELR:DG Fleet, based at Bury
on the East Lancashire Railway