23/05/2017
The 2017 Small Engines Weekend takes place on the 3rd and 4th of June and will feature diesel visitors Class 04, D2298 (Quainton Railway Society) and Class 14, D9551 (SVR Class 14 Company Ltd) plus ELR locos D2062, 08164, 09024, D9531 and D9537.
The event is mixed traction with steam locos also in operation. See the ELR Website for more including timetable and bookings.
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
| Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May |
1940s Event |
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June |
Small Engines Weekend |
| Saturday 10th June | 45108 |
| Sunday 11th June | 37109 |
| Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June |
D9551 and D9531/37 |
| Saturday 24th June | 40106 |
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.
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| 2017 Season diesel event dates | |
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June | Small Engines Weekend |
| Friday 7th to Sunday 9th July | Summer Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September | Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November | Railcar Association DMU Gala |
The regular season also features diesel haulage on most Saturdays and some 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 |
| 1940's Weekend | Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th and Monday 29th May |
| The Pirate Express | Thursday 1st June |
| Small Engines Weekend | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June |
| Race the Train | Sunday 11th June |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Friday 7th, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th July |
| Princess Adventure Fun Day | Thursday 27th July |
| The Pirate Express | Thursday 3rd August |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August |
| School of Wizardry | Thursday 10th August |
| Princess Adventure Fun Day | Thursday 17th August |
| The Pirate Express | Thursday 24th August |
| Family Fun Days | Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August |
| School of Wizardry | Thursday 31st August |
| ELR Beer and Cider Festival | Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September |
| Vintage Transport Gathering | Sunday 10th September |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October |
| School of Wizardry | Thursday 26th October |
| Hallowe'en Ghost Trains | Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October |
| Railcar Association DMU Gala and Convention |
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November |
| Lancashire Weekend | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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