The last 2026 Diesel Event is the annual Diesel Multiple Unit Weekend, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November. We hope to see you there!
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
|---|---|
| Saturday 10th October |
104 DMU
(56006) (50015) |
| Sunday 11th October | 50015 |
| Friday 16th, Saturday 17th
and Sunday 18th October |
Autumn Steam Gala |
| Saturday 24th October |
104 DMU
(56006) |
| Sunday 25th October | 104 DMU |
| Thursday 29th October (Evening) |
(40106) |
| Friday 30th October (Evening) |
(40106) |
| Saturday 31st October | 144009 |
| (Evening) | (40106) |
| Sunday 1st November | TBC |
| Friday 6th November | (40106) |
See the Roster Page
for more
including timetable links
There are a wide range of events at the East Lancashire Railway ranging from Family and Education, Re-enactments, Sci-Fi, Transport and Collector's Fairs.
Selected events are shown below. See the ELR Website for the full event schedule including Family Events.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October |
|
Autumn Steam Gala
including visiting locos Urie S15 30506, GWR Pannier Tank 7714 and SECR O1 No65 |
Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November |
| Santa Specials |
Saturday 28th November to
Thursday 24th December |
| SEND Family Santa Specials |
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November,
Saturday 5th and Tuesday 22nd December |
All events subject to availability
While every effort will be made to ensure events take place as advertised, rostered locos or units are available
and running to the advertised timetable, the ELR reserves the right to cancel or terminate without prior notice.
| Telephone: |
0333 320 2830 |
| Address: |
East Lancashire Railway Bolton Street Station Bolton Street Bury, BL9 0EY |
