09/02/2020
Thanks to everyone who came along to the Winter Diesel Event this weekend. We hope you had a great couple of days and look forward to seeing your photos and video links through the usual channels!
Diesel and ELR Event details have been updated, Click Here to view details. See the ELR Website for full events list and details.
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
| Saturday 15th February | 45108 |
| Sunday 16th February | 45108 |
| Saturday 22nd February | D1501 |
| Sunday 23rd February | D1501 |
| Saturday 29th February | 50015 |
| Sunday 1st March | 50015 |
| Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March | Spring Steam Gala |
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 »
| Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July | Summer Diesel Gala |
| Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September | Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th 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.
| Spring Steam Gala Weekend | Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March |
| Working Members Model Railway Exhibition | Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April |
| Days Out with Thomas plus Flying Scotsman on Display | Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May |
| Flying Scotsman Evening Diner | Friday 8th and Saturday 9th May |
| Flying Scotsman at the ELR | Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 29th to Monday 31st August |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September |
| Flying Scotsman Evening Diner | Saturday 26th September |
| Flying Scotsman at the ELR | Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September |
| Autumn Steam Gala Weekend | Friday 9th, Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October |
| DMU Theme Day | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
or follow the East Lancashire Railway on Facebook and Twitter!
