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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 11th October | 47765 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(Was D5054) |
| Sunday 12th October | DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 17th, Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October | Steam Traction |
Autumn Steam Gala
Featuring guest Ivatt 2MT 46441 |
| Saturday 25th October | TBC |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(Was 50015 and D5054) |
| Sunday 26th October | TBC |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(Was 50015) |
| Thursday 30th October | TBC |
Evening Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets required for travel |
| Friday 31st October | TBC |
Evening Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets required for travel |
| Saturday 1st November | TBC | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 2nd November | TBC | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 8th and
Sunday 9th November |
Various | DMU Gala Weekend |
| Saturday 15th November | Steam Only | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 16th November | Steam Only | 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) |
|---|---|
| DMU Gala | Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th 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 including Family Events.
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October |
| DMU Gala | Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th 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 |
