15/09/2019
Less than a week until the Type 1-3 Theme Day on Saturday 21st September. Featuring D9531, D5054, D7629, 33035, 33109 and 37109. See the ELR Website for bookings and further information.
Roster Update: Roster now released upto the end of November, check the Locomotive Roster page for details. A few more changes have been made and are shown in BOLD.
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
| (Thursday 19th September) | (D5054) |
| Saturday 21st September | Type 1-3 Theme Day |
| Sunday 22nd September | 37109 |
| Saturday 28th September | D9531 |
| Sunday 29th September | D832 |
| Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October |
Thomas inc 33035 |
| (Friday 11th October) | (56006) |
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 »
| Saturday 21st September | Type 1-3 Theme Day |
| Saturday 9th November | DMU Theme Day |
The regular season also features diesel haulage on many 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 |
| Type 1-3 Theme Day | Saturday 21st September |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October |
| Halloween Specials | Thursday 31st October
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November |
| DMU Theme Day | Saturday 9th November |
| Lancashire Weekend | Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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