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 |
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Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March |
Steam | Legends of Steam Event |
Saturday 23rd March | TBC | |
Sunday 24th March | TBC | |
Friday 29th March | 50015 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Saturday 30th March | 50015 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Sunday 31st March | 50015 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Monday 1st April | 50015 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Saturday 6th April | 45108 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Sunday 7th April | 33109 | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was DMU) |
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April |
Mixed Traction | Western Region Weekend featuring D9531, D7076, D832, 45108, 50015 and W55001 alongside 4079 Pendennis Castle. Standard Fares in operation! |
Saturday 20th April | D5054 | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was 45108) |
Sunday 21st April | 47765 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Saturday 27th April | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was D7076) |
Sunday 28th April | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May |
40012
DMU |
Day Out with Thomas
Event Tickets required for travel Shunting Loco may also feature |
(Friday 10th May) | (37109) | (Footplate Experience) |
Saturday 11th May | 37109 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Sunday 12th May | 40012 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
Saturday 18th May | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was 47765) |
Sunday 19th May | 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) |
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Western Region Weekend | Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April |
Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June |
Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September |
DMU Weekend | Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th 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) |
---|---|
Legends of Steam Event | Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March |
Western Region Weekend | Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April |
Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May |
Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June |
Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August |
Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September |
Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October |
Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October |
DMU Weekend | Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th 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.