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 17th May |
47765
50015 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
50015 on Steam Diagram |
Sunday 18th May |
105 DMU
47765 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
47765 on Steam Diagram |
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May |
47765
144009 DMU |
Vintage Vibes Weekend
Event Tickets Required for Travel 47765 will run during the day (Was 40012) 144009 and DMU to run in the evening. |
Monday 26th May | 47765 | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was 40012) |
Saturday 31st May | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Sunday 1st June | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Saturday 7th June | 31108 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
Courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd |
Sunday 8th June | 31108 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
Courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd |
Saturday 14th June | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Sunday 15th June | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Saturday 21st June | 40012 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Sunday 22nd June |
40012
144009 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
144009 supporting Race the Train event |
Saturday 28th June | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Sunday 29th June | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th July | Various |
Summer Diesel Gala
with visitors 31108, 37716 and 50008. Full line up soon. Click to Pre-Book Tickets. |
(Friday 11th July) | (50015) | (Footplate Experience) |
Saturday 12th July | 40012 | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was 56006) |
Sunday 13th July | 40012 | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was 56006) |
Saturday 19th July | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Sunday 20th July | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Saturday 26th July |
56006
(50015) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(Was 40012)
(Private Footplate Experience) |
Sunday 27th July | 56006 | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was 40012) |
Wednesday 30th July | 105 DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Thursday 31st July | 105 DMU | 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.
Event | Date(s) |
---|---|
Summer Diesel Gala
with visitors 31108, 37716 and 50008. Full line up soon. Click to Pre-Book Tickets. |
Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th July |
DMU Gala | Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th 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) |
---|---|
Vintage Vibes Weekend | Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May |
Summer Diesel Gala
with visitors 31108, 37716 and 50008. Full line up soon. Click to Pre-Book Tickets. |
Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th July |
Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August |
Railway 200 Celebration Weekend | Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September |
Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October |
Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October |
DMU Gala | Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th 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.