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.
| Date | Loco(s) | Notes |
| Friday 23rd August | 50015 | West Country Weekend Yellow Timetable |
| Saturday 24th August | 50015 | West Country Weekend Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 25th August | D832 | West Country Weekend Yellow Timetable (Was 56006) |
| Monday 26th August | D832 | West Country Weekend Yellow Timetable (Was 56006) |
| Wednesday 28th August | 104 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 29th August | 104 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 30th August | 37109 | Orange Timetable (Was D5054/56006) |
| Saturday 31st August | 33035 | Yellow Timetable (Was D7629/40106) |
| Sunday 1st September | 45108 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 7th September | D1501 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 8th September | D1501 | Blue Timetable (Was 47765) |
| Saturday 14th September | 47765 (D1501) |
Blue Timetable (Was 40145/33035)
(Driver Experience Special) |
| Sunday 15th September | 56006 | Blue Timetable (Was 50015) |
| (Thursday 19th September) | (D5054) | (Driver Experience Special) |
| Saturday 21st September | Various | Type 1-3 Theme Day
Featuring Class 14,24,25,33 and 37 |
| Sunday 22nd September | 37109 | Blue Timetable (Was Class 40) |
| Saturday 28th September | D9531 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 29th September | D832 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October |
33035 | Days Out with Thomas |
| (Friday 11th October) | (40145) | (Driver Experience Special) |
| Saturday 12th October | 33035 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 13th October | 47765 | Blue Timetable |
| Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October | All Steam | Autumn Steam Gala Weekend |
| Saturday 26th October | 104/110 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 27th October | 104/110 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| (Thursday 31st October) | (33109 47765) |
(Evening Halloween Ghost Trains - Special Event Tickets Required for Travel) |
| (Friday 1st November) | (33109 47765) |
(Evening Halloween Ghost Trains - Special Event Tickets Required for Travel) |
| Saturday 2nd November | 104/122 DMU (50015) |
Blue Timetable
(Driver Experience Special) |
| (33109 47765) |
(Evening Halloween Ghost Trains - Special Event Tickets Required for Travel) | |
| Sunday 3rd November | 104/122 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 9th November | DMUs | DMU Theme Day |
| Sunday 10th November | 105/110 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 16th November | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 17th November | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 23rd November | 105/110 DMU | Blue Timetable Lancashire Weekend |
| Sunday 24th November | 105/110 DMU | Blue Timetable Lancashire 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 booking a course yourself!
All advertised workings are 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.
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.
ELRPS Membership includes discounted travel, well worth a look if you're a frequent visitor, especially for standard weekend running days. Click the logo above for details.
| Saturday 21st September | Type 1-3 Theme Day |
| Saturday 9th November | DMU Theme Day |
The regular season also features diesel haulage on many Saturdays and Sundays - check the loco roster page for more information.
As well as the Diesel related events, there are always loads of things going on at the ELR. The Railway operates Diner and Cream Tea Services through the year plus the Rail Ale Trail.
| Event | Dates |
| West Country Weekend | Friday 23rd to Monday 26th August |
| Type 1-3 Theme Day | Saturday 21st September |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October |
| Halloween Specials | Thursday 31st October
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November |
| DMU Theme Day | Saturday 9th November |
| Lancashire Weekend | Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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