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.
| Date | Loco(s) | Notes |
| Saturday 19th August | 40135 | Yellow Timetable (Was 31466) |
| Sunday 20th August | 37109 | Blue Timetable |
| Wednesday 23rd August | DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 24th August | DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 25th August | DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Saturday 26th August | 50015 | Family Fun Weekend |
| Sunday 27th August | D7076 | Family Fun Weekend (Was D9537) |
| Sunday 28th August | D7076 | Family Fun Weekend (Was D9531) |
| Tuesday 29th August | DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Wednesday 30th August | DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 31st August | DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 1st September | DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Saturday 2nd September | 56006 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 3rd September | 40135 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 9th September | D7629 | Blue Timetable
(Was D7076)
Ales on the Rails, Beer and Cider Festival |
| Sunday 10th September | D832 | Blue Timetable (Was D7076)
Ales on the Rails, Beer and Cider Festival plus Vintage Transport Gathering |
| (Monday 11th September) | (D832) | (Driver Experience) |
| Saturday 16th September | D9531
(37109) |
Blue Timetable (Was D832)
(Driver Experience) |
| Sunday 17th September | D9531 | Blue Timetable (Was D9537) |
| Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September |
Various | Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 30th September | 50015 | Blue Timetable (Was 31466/45108) |
| Sunday 1st October | 45108 | Blue Timetable (Was 50015) |
| (Monday 2nd October) | (50015) | (Driver Experience) |
| Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October |
D1501 DMU (Shunter) |
Day Out with Thomas
(Shunter on Troublesome Trucks at Ramsbottom, not available for travel) |
| Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October |
----- | Autumn Steam Gala |
| Saturday 21st October | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 22nd October | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| (Thursday 26th and Friday 27th October) | (TBC) | (Hallowe'en Ghost Trains - Event Tickets Apply) |
| Saturday 28th October | DMU
(TBC) |
Blue Timetable
(Hallowe'en Ghost Trains - Event Tickets Apply) |
| Sunday 29th October | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November |
DMUs | Railcar Association DMU Gala |
| Saturday 11th November | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 12th November | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 18th November | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 19th November | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| (Monday 20th November) | (Class 40) | (Driver Experience) |
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 booking a course yourself!
All advertised workings are 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.
The East Lancashire Railway has some substantial gradients, the PDF Gradient Profile document details these and mileage info. Click the image below to view or download.
Learn more about the ELR route and operations at the About The Line page.
ELRPS Membership includes discounted travel, well worth a look if you're a frequent visitor, especially for standard weekend running days. Click the logo above for details.
| 2017 Season diesel event dates | |
| Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September | Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November | Railcar Association DMU Gala |
The regular season also features diesel haulage on most Saturdays and some Sundays - check the loco roster page for more information.
As well as the Diesel related events, there are always loads of things going on at the ELR. The Railway operates Diner and Cream Tea Services through the year plus the Rail Ale Trail.
| Event | Dates |
| The Pirate Express | Thursday 24th August |
| Family Fun Days | Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th August |
| School of Wizardry | Thursday 31st August |
| ELR Beer and Cider Festival | Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September |
| Vintage Transport Gathering | Sunday 10th September |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October |
| School of Wizardry | Thursday 26th October |
| Hallowe'en Ghost Trains | Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October |
| Railcar Association DMU Gala and Convention |
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November |
| Lancashire Weekend | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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