If you are making a special journey to see or be hauled by a specific locomotive please check to avoid disappointment. This roster only relates to diesel workings. A list of ELR events is shown further down the page. See the ELR Website for the full running schedule.
Day Rover tickets are available. Discounts are generally available for pre-booked tickets.
| Date | Loco(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October |
37109
144009 |
Day Out with Thomas
Event Tickets required for travel Shunting Loco may also feature |
| Saturday 7th October |
50015
(Class 40s) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(40012 and D345 on CFPS Members Day Charter) |
| Sunday 8th October | D5054 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 13th to Sunday 15th October |
----- | Autumn Steam Gala |
| Saturday 21st October |
DMU
(50015) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(50015 Private Footplate Experience Charter) |
| Sunday 22nd October | DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Thursday 26th October | 50015 |
Evening Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets required for Travel |
| Friday 27th October | 50015 |
Evening Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets required for Travel |
| Saturday 28th October | 33109 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| 50015 |
Evening Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets required for Travel |
|
| Sunday 29th October | DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 4th November | 45108 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 5th November | DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 11th November | 47765 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 12th November | DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 18th and
Sunday 19th November |
DMUs | Annual DMU Gala Weekend |
Driver Experience and special trains
Shown in brackets and/or italic text. These trains are included for information only,
it is not possible to travel on these unless you are a participant, invited guest or ticket
holder for that service. See the ELR Website
for more about Driver Experience
courses.
All workings subject to availability
While every effort will be made to ensure the 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.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November |
Learn more about the ELR route and operations at the About The Line page.
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) |
|---|---|
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and
Sunday 15th October |
| Halloween Ghost Trains | Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and
Saturday 28th October |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November |
| Santa Specials | Saturday 25th November to Sunday 24th December |
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 |
