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.
Whilst Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, the ELR encourage passengers observe sensible social distancing precautions. See the ELR Website for the latest details.
| Date | Loco(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 24th September | D9531 | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 25th September | 37109 | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket (Was D832) |
| Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October |
D5054 Class 08 DMU |
Day Out with Thomas |
| Saturday 8th October | 45108 | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 9th October | 47765 | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October | ----- | Autumn Steam Gala |
| Saturday 22nd October | 105 DMU | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 23rd October | 104 DMU | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 29th October | 45108 | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 30th October | DMU | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 5th November | 104 DMU | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 6th November | DMU | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November |
DMUs | DMU Weekend |
| Saturday 19th November | 122 DMU | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 20th November | DMU | Blue Timetable Rover Ticket |
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.
See the ELR Website for the full running schedule and travel instructions.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th 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 1st and Sunday 2nd October |
| An Evening with John Cameron at Bury Transport Museum (includes meal) | Friday Evening 14th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November |
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 |
