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 |
|---|---|---|
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Santa Special Information
Saturday 25th November to Sunday 24th December |
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Santa Specials
are operated 'Top and Tail' between Bury and Rawtenstall. The Steam Loco is at the North (Rawtenstall)
end of the train, Diesel Loco at the South (Bury) end. DMU Shuttle services will operate between Bury and Heywood.
* PLEASE NOTE: Travel on Santa services is only available with an Event Ticket. Roster and service details shown for information. Loco pool includes 33109, 45108, 47765 and 50015. Standby traction will be rostered as required. All traction may be subject to change. DMU Shuttle pool includes 144009 and Class 104/122 |
| Saturday 9th December |
50015 45108 144009 |
Santa Set 1 (09.35-17.29) Santa Set 2 (10.25-16.44) Bury Heywood Shuttles (08.35-18.13) |
| Sunday 10th December |
50015 47765 144009 |
Santa Set 1 (09.35-17.29) Santa Set 2 (10.25-16.44) Bury Heywood Shuttles (08.35-18.13) |
| Saturday 16th and
Sunday 17th December |
45108 33109 144009 |
Santa Set 1 (09.35-17.29) Santa Set 2 (10.25-16.44) Bury Heywood Shuttles (08.35-18.13) |
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.
2024 Event dates will be added soon
| Event | Date(s) |
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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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
