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 |
| Saturday 29th June | D832 | Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 30th June | D9531 | Blue Timetable |
| (Wednesday 3rd July) | (37109) | (Driver Experience Special) |
| Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July | Various | Summer Diesel Gala |
| Sunday 7th July | TBC | Blue Timetable
Traction to be drawn from Gala Pool |
| Saturday 13th July | D7629 | Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 14th July | D5054 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 20th July | D9531 | Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 21st July | D832 | Blue Timetable |
| Wednesday 24th July | 104 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 25th July | 104 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 26th July | D5054 | Orange Timetable (Was 47765) |
| Saturday 27th July | D5054 | Yellow Timetable (Was 47765) |
| Sunday 28th July | 47765 | Blue Timetable (Was 33109) |
| Wednesday 31st July | 105 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 1st August | 105 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 2nd August | 45108 | Orange Timetable |
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August |
45108 104/110 08164 (D2062) |
Days Out with Thomas
(Was Class 40)
08164 assisting with Thomas Rides (Event Tickets Required) (D2062 Ramsbottom Trucks, not available for travel) |
| Wednesday 7th August | 104 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 8th August | 104 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 9th August | D5054 | Orange Timetable (Was 37109) |
| Saturday 10th August | 37109 | Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 11th August | D7629 | Blue Timetable |
| Wednesday 14th August | 105 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 15th August | 105 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 16th August | D5054 | Orange Timetable (Was D832) |
| Saturday 17th August | 56006 | Sci-Fi on the Sidings Yellow Timetable (Was D832) |
| Sunday 18th August | D9531 | Sci-Fi on the Sidings Blue Timetable |
| Wednesday 21st August | 105 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 22nd August | 105 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 23rd August | 50015 | Orange Timetable |
| Saturday 24th August | 50015 | Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 25th August | D832 | Blue Timetable (Was 56006) |
| Monday 26th August | D832 | Yellow Timetable (Was 56006) |
| Wednesday 28th August | 104 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 29th August | 104 DMU | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 30th August | 37109 | Orange Timetable (Was D5054) |
| Saturday 31st August | 40106 | Yellow Timetable (Was D7629) |
| Sunday 1st September | 45108 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 7th September | D1501 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 8th September | 47765 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 14th September | Class 40 (D1501) |
Blue Timetable
(Driver Experience Special) |
| Sunday 15th September | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| (Thursday 19th September) | (D5054) | (Driver Experience Special) |
| Saturday 21st September | Various | Type 1-3 Theme Day
Featuring Class 14,24,25,33,35 and 37 |
| Sunday 22nd September | Class 40 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 28th September | D9531 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 29th September | D832 | Blue Timetable |
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.
| Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July | Summer Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 21st September | Type 1-3 Theme Day |
| 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 |
| Race The Train | Sunday 23rd June |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 4th, Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August |
| Sci-Fi on The Sidings | Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August |
| Type 1-3 Theme Day | Saturday 21st September |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October |
| 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 |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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