19/05/2019
Visiting traction for the Summer Diesel Gala has been confirmed with D8110, 20311, 20314 and 47715 courtesy of HNRC, 33035 Courtesy of Mike Jacobs and 56091 from DC Rail. Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th of July plus a day of mixed traction planned for Sunday 7th July featuring a couple of gala locos.
It is also hoped to have 20087 running (also courtesy HNRC) along with home fleet engines, subject to repairs. 20087 and D8110 will likely be leaving the ELR following the event. See the ELR Website for bookings and further details.
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
| Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May | 1940s Weekend |
| (Friday 31st May) | (56006) |
| Saturday 1st June | D832 |
| Sunday 2nd June | D832 |
| Saturday 8th June | 47765 |
| Sunday 9th June | D7629 |
| (Friday 14th June) | (50015) |
| Saturday 15th June | 50015 |
| Sunday 16th June | 56006 |
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for more
including timetable links
Drive one of our ex-British Railways mainline locos from the ELR fleet. Freight and passenger courses are available.
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| Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July | Summer Diesel Gala |
| 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 |
| 1940s Weekend | Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May |
| Collectors Fair and Vintage Vehicle Gathering | Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June |
| Race The Train | Sunday 23rd June |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August |
| Sci-Fi on The Sidings | Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August |
| 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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