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 |
| Saturday 16th February | Various | Sulzer Theme Day |
| Sunday 17th February | D5054 33109 |
Blue Timetable
Locos to run 'Top and Tail' with 33109 providing heat |
| Saturday 23rd February | 33109 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 24th February | 33109 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 2nd March | 50015 | Blue Timetable Local Residents Weekend |
| Sunday 3rd March | 50015 | Blue Timetable Local Residents Weekend |
| Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March | All Steam | Spring Steam Gala |
| Saturday 16th March | 45108 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 17th March | 45108 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 23rd March | 47765 (37109) |
Blue Timetable
(Driver Experience Special) |
| Sunday 24th March | 47765 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 30th March | 33109 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 31st March | 33109 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 6th April | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 7th April | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 13th April | 33109 (45108) |
Blue Timetable
(Driver Experience Special) |
| Sunday 14th April | 45108 | Blue Timetable |
| Friday 19th April | D1501 | Good Friday Timetable |
| Saturday 20th April | D1501 | Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 21st April | 47765 | Yellow Timetable Classic Bike Rally |
| Monday 22nd April | 47765 | Easter Monday Timetable |
| Saturday 27th April | 50015 (37109) |
Blue Timetable
(Driver Experience Special) |
| Sunday 28th April | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May | Class 40 DMU D2062 (09024) |
Days Out with Thomas
D2062 assisting with Thomas Rides (Event Tickets Required) (09024 Ramsbottom Trucks, not available for travel) |
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 16th February | Sulzer Theme Day |
| Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July | Summer Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 21st September | EE 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 |
| Sulzer Theme Day | Saturday 16th February |
| Local Residents Weekend | Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March |
| Spring Steam Gala | Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March |
| Classic Bike Rally | Sunday 21st April |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May |
| 1940s Weekend | Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May |
| Collectors Fair and Vintage Vehicle Gathering | Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June |
| Race The Train | Sunday 23rd June |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August |
| Sci-Fi on The Sidings | Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August |
| EE 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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