Loco Roster and 2026 Events updated including Santa Specials and 40106 Running Day Saturday 27th December.
The East Lancs Santa Specials begin next weekend! SEND Santas specially designed for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities also run on the first two weekends.
PLEASE NOTE: Travel on Santa services is only available with an Event Ticket. See the Loco Roster for Traction allocations.
| Dates | Loco(s) |
|---|---|
| Saturday 22nd and
Sunday 23rd November |
50015
144009 |
| Saturday 29th and
Sunday 30th November |
47765 40106 144009 |
| Saturday 6th and
Sunday 7th December |
50015 D5054 144009 |
| Saturday 13th and
Sunday 14th December |
47765 D5054 144009 |
| Saturday 20th December |
47765 D5054 144009 |
| Sunday 21st December |
50015 40106 144009 |
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) |
|---|---|
| Santa Specials | Saturday 22nd November to Wednesday 24th December |
| Mince Pie Specials | Friday 26th December |
| 40106 Running Day | Saturday 27th December |
| 2026 | |
| Whisky Chaser | Thursday 1st January |
| Open House Weekend | Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January |
| Diesel Running Day | Saturday 7th February |
| Small Engines Gala | Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February |
| Legends of Steam III |
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April |
| Day Out with Thomas |
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala |
Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November |
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 |
