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 24th and Sunday 25th January | Mixed Traction | Open House Weekend |
| Saturday 7th February | Various | Diesel Running Day |
| Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February | Mixed Traction | Small Engines Gala |
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) |
|---|---|
| Open House Weekend | Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January |
| Diesel Running Day | Saturday 7th February |
| Small Engines Gala | Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th 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 including Family Events.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Open House Weekend | Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January |
| Diesel Running Day | Saturday 7th February |
| Small Engines Gala | Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February |
| Legends of Steam III |
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April |
| Day Out with Thomas |
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May |
| Summer Diesel Gala | 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 14th and Sunday 15th 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.