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 13th June | DMU | Flying Scotsman at the ELR |
| Sunday 14th June | DMU | Flying Scotsman at the ELR |
| Saturday 20th June | D9531 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
Mini Hydraulic Weekend |
| Sunday 21st June | D7076 |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
Mini Hydraulic Weekend |
| Saturday 27th June | D5054 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 28th June | D5054 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Wednesday 1st July | D5054 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July | Various |
Summer Diesel Gala
Featuring visitors 20303, 37610 and 58023 |
| Saturday 11th July | D5054 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 12th July | D5054 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 18th and
Sunday 19th July |
D5054
DMU Class 08 |
Day Out with Thomas
Event Tickets required for travel |
| Saturday 25th July | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 26th July | 56006 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Wednesday 29th July | 1st Gen DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Thursday 30th July | 1st Gen DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 31st July | 1st Gen DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 18th and
Saturday 19th September |
Various | Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Sunday 20th September | TBC | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 25th September | (56006) | (Footplate Experience) |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Mini Hydraulic Weekend | Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June |
|
Summer Diesel Gala
Featuring visitors 20303, 37610 and 58023 |
Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 18th and Saturday 19th 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) |
|---|---|
| Flying Scotsman at the ELR | Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June |
| Mini Hydraulic Weekend | Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June |
|
Summer Diesel Gala
Featuring visitors 20303, 37610 and 58023 |
Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala |
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 |
