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 along with ATOC and HRA fares. 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Autumn Diesel Event | Friday 17th and
Saturday 18th September |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 13th and
Sunday 14th 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 7th and
Sunday 8th August |
| Union of South Africa Farewells | Wednesday 11th to
Sunday 15th August |
| Flying Scotsman Returns | Sunday 29th and
Monday 30th August |
| Union of South Africa Farewells | Wednesday 1st and
Thursday 2nd September |
| Flying Scotsman Returns | Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and
Sunday 5th September |
| Autumn Diesel Event | Friday 17th and
Saturday 18th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 2nd and
Sunday 3rd October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and
Sunday 17th October |
| Halloween Ghost Trains | Thursday 28th, Friday 29th and
Saturday 30th October |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 13th and
Sunday 14th November |
Covid Safety
Social Distancing measures are in force at the ELR. It is very important to us that we keep both visitors and volunteers safe.
Advertised events will be subject to the latest Government guidance and lockdown restrictions.
See the ELR Website
for guidance on travel requirements and precautions.
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 |
