We're delighted to announce that 58023 will be visiting the ELR for the Summer Diesel Gala. The 58 appears courtesy of Edward Stevenson and will be the first of the class to visit the ELR.
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
|---|---|
| Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April | Legends of Steam III |
| Saturday 18th April | D5054 |
| Sunday 19th April | D5054 |
| Saturday 25th April |
56006
(40106) |
| Sunday 26th April | 40106 |
| Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May | Thomas inc D5054 |
| Saturday 9th May | 56006 |
| Sunday 10th May | 56006 |
| Friday 15th May | (56006) |
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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) |
|---|---|
| Legends of Steam III |
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April |
| Day Out with Thomas |
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May |
| Vintage Vibes Music Event | Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May |
|
Summer Diesel Gala
Featuring 58023 |
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 7th and Sunday 8th 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.