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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 30th June, Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 30th June, Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd 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 |
