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Thursday 29th, 
Friday 30th June and 
Saturday 1st July
Just under 3 weeks to the Summer Diesel Gala and despite a few challenges we're pulling out all the stops again! Thursday 29th June to Saturday 1st July with some guest locos running on Sunday 2nd July, subject to confirmation.

We're THRILLED to announce the addition of 20305 and 37059 with sincere thanks to our friends at Harry Needle Railroad Company, joining D821 Greyhound thanks to our friends at DTG / Severn Valley.

We should have another visitor to announce shortly. More as soon as we have it.

D821 will be reunited once more with classmate D832 on the ELR. Two Blue Warships, Lovely!

Unfortunately 26038 and 37403 will no longer feature. Sincere thanks to 6LDA and SRPS for all their efforts.

Pre-Book Tickets Available! HRA and ATOC concessions available.

More to be announced soon, keep an eye on the usual channels!

We're looking forward to a fantastic long weekend. We hope to see you there! In the meantime, regular weekend running continues, see the Loco Roster for details.

20305 37059 D821
Event Details
Traction will be drawn from the following pool of locos.

Visiting Traction
20305 (Courtesy HNRC)
37059 (Courtesy HNRC)
D821 Greyhound (Courtesy DTG/SVR)

Home Fleet
DMUs 104, 105, and 144009
D9531, D5054, 25279, 33109, D7076, 37109, D345, D832, 45108, 47765 and 50015.

Whilst not a gala day, the diesel diagram will operate on Sunday 2nd July, traction to be confirmed.

* Subject to confirmation.

Bookings
Discounted Pre-Book Tickets can be bought online now, or pick up a ticket on the day.

Information
Please see the ELR Website for full details plus general terms and conditons. Information on Social Distancing measures can be found on the Covid Safety Page - Stay Safe All!

All workings subject to availability. Every effort will be made to ensure rostered locos or units are available and running to the advertised timetable. The ELR reserves the right to cancel or terminate any service or use alternative motive power without prior notice.

We hope to see as many of you as possible, faces old and new.
Stay Safe all!
Diesel Events

Event Date(s)
Small Engines Weekend Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June
Summer Diesel Gala Thursday 29th, Friday 30th June and
Saturday 1st July
Autumn Diesel Gala Friday 15th and
Saturday 16th September
ELR Gradient Profile
The East Lancashire Railway has some substantial gradients, the PDF Gradient Profile document details these and mileage info. Click the image below to view or download.

Learn more about the ELR route and operations at the About The Line page.

ELR Events

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)
Small Engines Weekend Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June
Summer Diesel Gala Thursday 29th, Friday 30th June and
Saturday 1st July
Day Out with Thomas Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August
Autumn Diesel Gala Friday 15th and
Saturday 16th September
Day Out with Thomas Saturday 30th September and
Sunday 1st October
Autumn Steam Gala Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and
Sunday 15th October

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.

ELR Website
Check out the ELR Website for the full event schedule.
ELR Contacts

Telephone: 0333 320 2830
Address: East Lancashire Railway
Bolton Street Station
Bolton Street
Bury, BL9 0EY

www.elrps.co.uk
www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
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