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 |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September | Various | Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Sunday 15th September | 105 DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 20th September | 50015 |
Footplate Experience
Event Tickets Required for travel. |
| Saturday 21st September | 50015 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 22nd September | DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 28th September |
37109
40012 D345 |
40 Years of 40145 in Preservation
Travel with Standard Rover Ticket prices. 2 Diesel sets, 1 Steam set. Not to be Missed! |
| Sunday 29th September | D345 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October |
50015
144009 |
Day Out with Thomas
Event Tickets required for travel Shunting Loco may also feature 50015 on Thomas Train. Service train traction TBC. |
| Friday 11th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October | Steam | Autumn Steam Gala |
| Friday 18th October | 40012 |
Footplate Experience
Event Tickets Required for travel. |
| Saturday 19th October | 47765 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 20th October | 105 DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Thursday 24th October
(Evening) |
45108 |
Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets Required for travel. |
| Friday 25th October
(Evening) |
45108 |
Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets Required for travel. |
| Saturday 26th October | DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| (Evening) | 45108 |
Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets Required for travel. |
| Sunday 27th October | 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) |
|---|---|
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September |
|
40 Years of 40145 in Preservation
Featuring 37109, 40012 and D345. Travel with Standard Rover Ticket prices. 2 Diesel sets, 1 Steam set. Not to be Missed! |
Saturday 28th 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) |
|---|---|
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September |
|
40 Years of 40145 in Preservation
Featuring 37109, 40012 and D345. Travel with Standard Rover Ticket prices. 2 Diesel sets, 1 Steam set. Not to be Missed! |
Saturday 28th 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.
| Telephone: |
0333 320 2830 |
| Address: |
East Lancashire Railway Bolton Street Station Bolton Street Bury, BL9 0EY |
