The ELR is Closed from January 3rd 2023 for Engineering Works. Weekend running should resume from Saturday 25th of March. More details towards the bottom of the Loco Roster.
Following an agreement with GM Fire Service, Class 144 Pacer, 144009, has now joined the operational DMU Fleet. Classmate 144010 in now destined for the Fire Training Centre. More details on the Fleet Page.
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
|---|---|
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December |
47765 50015 144009 |
| Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December |
45108 33109 144009 |
| Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December |
50015 47765 144009 |
| Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd December |
33109 45108 104 DMU |
| Saturday 24th December |
33109 45108 104 DMU |
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.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Santa Specials | Saturday 26th November to Saturday 24th December |
| Mince Pie Specials | Monday 26th December |
| 2023 | |
| Flying Scotsman on Display | Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Friday 10th March |
| Flying Scotsman at the ELR | Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March |
| 1940s Weekend | Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May |
Covid Safety
Whilst Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, the ELR encourage passengers observe sensible social distancing precautions.
See the ELR Website for the latest details.
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 |
