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 5th September | D5054 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(was 37109/56006) |
| Sunday 6th September | D8069 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(was 37109) |
| Saturday 12th September | 25279 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 13th September | TBC |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(was 37109) |
| Friday 18th,
Saturday 19th
and Sunday 20th September |
Various |
Autumn Diesel Gala
plus Beer and Cider Festival |
| Friday 25th September | (56006) | (Footplate Experience) |
| Saturday 26th September |
50015
(56006) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(56006 Private Charter) |
| Sunday 27th September | 40106 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 3rd and
Sunday 4th October |
TBC
DMU Class 08 |
Day Out with Thomas
Event Tickets required for travel |
| Saturday 10th October |
TBC
(50015) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(50015 Private Charter) |
| Sunday 11th October | TBC | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 16th, Saturday 17th
and Sunday 18th October |
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Autumn Steam Gala
including visiting Urie S15 30506 |
| Saturday 24th October |
TBC
(56006) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(56006 Private Charter) |
| Sunday 25th October | TBC | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 31st October | TBC | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 6th November | (40106) | (Footplate 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 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
plus Beer and Cider Festival |
Friday 18th, Saturday 19th
and Sunday 20th September |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th 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 Diesel Gala
plus Beer and Cider Festival |
Friday 18th, Saturday 19th
and Sunday 20th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October |
|
Autumn Steam Gala
including visiting Urie S15 30506 |
Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th 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 |
