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.
| Date | Loco(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Santa Special Information
Saturday 26th November to Saturday 24th December Santa Timetable PDF 24th December PDF |
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Santa Specials
are operated 'Top and Tail' between Bury and Rawtenstall. The Steam Loco is at the North (Rawtenstall)
end of the train, Diesel Loco at the South (Bury) end. DMU Shuttle services will operate between Bury and Heywood..
* PLEASE NOTE: Travel on Santa services is only available with an Event Ticket. Roster and service details shown for information. Loco pool includes 33109, 45108, 47765 and 50015. DMU Shuttle pool includes 144009 and Class 104. |
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December |
47765 50015 144009 |
Santa Set 1 (09.35-17.29) Santa Set 2 (10.25-16.44) Heywood Shuttle (08.35-18.13) |
| Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December |
45108 33109 144009 |
Santa Set 1 (09.35-17.29) Santa Set 2 (10.25-16.44) Heywood Shuttle (08.35-18.13) |
| Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December |
50015 47765 144009 |
Santa Set 1 (09.35-17.29) Santa Set 2 (10.25-16.44) Heywood Shuttle (08.35-18.13) |
| Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd December |
33109 45108 104 DMU |
Santa Set 1 (09.35-17.29) Santa Set 2 (10.25-16.44) Heywood Shuttle (08.35-18.13) |
| Saturday 24th December |
33109 45108 104 DMU |
Santa Set 1 (09.35-14.14) Santa Set 2 (10.25-15.04) Heywood Shuttle (08.35-15.48) |
| Monday 26th December | 105 DMU |
Special Timetable
Rover Ticket
Mince Pie Specials Farewell to 5643 |
| Tuesday 27th December | 105 DMU |
Special Timetable
Rover Ticket
Farewell to 5643 |
| Saturday 31st December | 104 DMU | Special Timetable Rover Ticket |
| 2023 | ||
| Sunday 1st January | 104 DMU | Special Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Monday 2nd January | 104 DMU | Special 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| Santa Specials | Saturday 26th November to Saturday 24th December |
| Mince Pie Specials | Monday 26th December |
| 2023 | |
| Flying Scotsman on Display | Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th and Friday 10th March |
| Flying Scotsman at the ELR | Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March |
| 1940s Weekend | Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May |
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 |
