05/01/2019
2019 Enthusiast Event Dates and ELR Events have been updated. See the Loco Roster page for further details.
January and February's traction is likely to be DMU based due to Permanent Way work in Bury North Tunnel. Further traction for 2019 to be updated very soon. Keep an eye on Twitter and the Loco Roster!
A commemorative DVD of the Class 40s@60 is now available, one for your Christmas Stocking! Check out the CFPS Website for more and details on all the Bury based Class 40s
Follow ELR:DG on Twitter! .. @elrdiesel for exclusive gen, post your photos, video links and comments too!
| Dates | Loco(s) |
| Saturday 19th January | 104 DMU 122 DMU |
| Sunday 20th January | 104 DMU 122 DMU |
| Saturday 26th January | DMU TBC |
| Sunday 27th January | DMU TBC |
| Saturday 2nd February | DMU TBC |
| Sunday 3rd February | DMU TBC |
| Saturday 9th February | DMU TBC |
| Sunday 10th February | DMU TBC |
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 16th February | Sulzer Theme Day |
| Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July | Summer Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 21st September | EE 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 |
| Sulzer Theme Day | Saturday 16th February |
| Local Residents Weekend | Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March |
| Spring Steam Gala | Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March |
| Classic Bike Rally | Sunday 21st April |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May |
| 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 |
| EE 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
or follow the East Lancashire Railway on Facebook and Twitter!
