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 |
| Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October | All Steam | Autumn Steam Gala Weekend |
| Saturday 26th October | 45108 | Blue Timetable (Was 104/110 DMU) |
| Sunday 27th October | TBC | Blue Timetable (Was 104/110 DMU) |
| (Thursday 31st October) | (33109 47765) |
(Evening Halloween Ghost Trains - Special Event Tickets Required for Travel) |
| (Friday 1st November) | (33109 47765) |
(Evening Halloween Ghost Trains - Special Event Tickets Required for Travel) |
| Saturday 2nd November | 104/122 DMU (50015) |
Blue Timetable
(Driver Experience Special) |
| (33109 47765) |
(Evening Halloween Ghost Trains - Special Event Tickets Required for Travel) | |
| Sunday 3rd November | 104/122 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 9th November | DMUs | DMU Theme Day |
| Sunday 10th November | 105/110 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 16th November | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 17th November | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 23rd November | 105/110 DMU | Blue Timetable Lancashire Weekend |
| Sunday 24th November | 105/110 DMU | Blue Timetable Lancashire Weekend |
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.
| Saturday 9th November | DMU Theme Day |
The regular season also features diesel haulage on many Saturdays and 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 |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October |
| Halloween Specials | Thursday 31st October
Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November |
| DMU Theme Day | Saturday 9th November |
| Lancashire Weekend | Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November |
| Santa Specials | Saturday 30th November to Tuesday 24th December |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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