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 30th September | 50015 | Blue Timetable (Was 31466/45108) |
| Sunday 1st October | 45108 | Blue Timetable (Was 50015) |
| (Monday 2nd October) | (50015) | (Driver Experience) |
| Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October |
D1501 DMU (Shunter) |
Day Out with Thomas
(Shunter on Troublesome Trucks at Ramsbottom, not available for travel) |
| Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October |
----- | Autumn Steam Gala |
| Saturday 21st October | 40106 | Blue Timetable (Was DMU) |
| Sunday 22nd October | 40106 | Blue Timetable (Was DMU) |
| (Thursday 26th and Friday 27th October) | (TBC) | (Hallowe'en Ghost Trains - Event Tickets Apply) |
| Saturday 28th October | 40106
(TBC) |
Blue Timetable (Was DMU)
(Hallowe'en Ghost Trains - Event Tickets Apply) |
| Sunday 29th October | 40106 | Blue Timetable (Was DMU) |
| Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November |
DMUs | DMU Gala Weekend
including the Annual Railcar Association DMU Convention |
| Saturday 11th November | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 12th November | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 18th November | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 19th November | DMU | Blue Timetable |
| (Monday 20th November) | (Class 40) | (Driver 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 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.
| 2017 Season diesel event dates | |
| Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November | DMU Gala Weekend |
The regular season also features diesel haulage on most Saturdays and some 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 |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October |
| School of Wizardry | Thursday 26th October |
| Hallowe'en Ghost Trains | Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October |
| DMU Gala Weekend
and Railcar Association DMU Convention |
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November |
| Lancashire Weekend | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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