03/08/2018
D9537 'Eric' has arrived at the North Norfolk Railway where it is on hire for the remainder of the Summer Season. See the NNR Website for details.
As a result the Loco Roster has been updated to cover Eric's turns with D832 and 50015 stepping in.
A commemorative DVD of the Class 40s@60 is now available! Check out the CFPS Website for more and details on all the Bury based Class 40s
Follow ELR:DG on Twitter! .. @elrdiesel for exclusive gen, post your photos, video links and comments too!
| Dates | Loco(s) |
| Thursday 16th August | Class 105 |
| Friday 17th August | D9531 |
| Saturday 18th August | D9531 |
| Sunday 19th August | D832 |
| Wednesday 22nd August | Class 105 |
| Thursday 23rd August | Class 105 |
| Friday 24th August | D1501 |
| Saturday 25th August | 47765 |
| Sunday 26th August | 47765 |
See the Roster Page
for more
including timetable links
Drive one of our ex-British Railways mainline locos from the ELR fleet. Freight and passenger courses are available.
Have a go yourself or buy as a special Birthday gift .. more details »
| 2018 diesel event dates | |
| Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September |
Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November | DMU Railcar Weekend |
The regular season also features diesel haulage on most Saturdays and Sundays - check the loco roster page for more information.
As well as the Diesel related events, there are always loads of things going on at the ELR. The Railway operates Diner and Cream Tea Services through the year plus the Rail Ale Trail.
| Event | Dates |
| Sci-Fi Weekend | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August |
| Scotsman in Steam | Friday 24th to Monday 27th August |
| Scotsman in Steam | Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th September |
| ELR Beer Festival plus Scotsman on Show (Sun 9th) | Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September |
| Vintage Vehicle Gathering plus Scotsman on Show | Sunday 9th September |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 19th to Sunday 21st October |
| Hallowe'en Specials | Thursday 25th, Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Wednesday 31st October |
| DMU Gala Weekend | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November |
| Lancashire Weekend | Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
or follow the East Lancashire Railway on Facebook and Twitter!
