21/05/2018
Roster Updates: The Loco Roster has been updated, recent changes are shown with the date in bold type. D5054 will likely not be ready until September, apologies for any disappointment but it is important to give the loco due attention. Some days rearranged as a result.
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
| Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th May |
1940s Weekend |
| Saturday 2nd June | 56006 |
| Sunday 3rd June | 40012 |
| Saturday 9th June | D7076 |
| Sunday 10th June | D7076 |
| Saturday 16th June | 33109 |
| Sunday 17th June | D7629 |
| Saturday 23rd June | 40012 |
See the Roster Page
for more
including timetable links
Drive one of our ex-British Railways mainline locos from the ELR fleet. Freight and passenger courses are available.
Have a go yourself or buy as a special Birthday gift .. more details »
| 2018 diesel event dates | |
| Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July | Summer Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September |
Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November | DMU Railcar Weekend |
The regular season also features diesel haulage on most 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 |
| 1940s Weekend | Saturday 26th to Monday 28th May |
| Race the Train | Sunday 10th June |
| Bus Gathering and Collectors' Fair |
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Friday 6th to Sunday 8th July |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August |
| Sci-Fi Weekend | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August |
| Scotsman in Steam | Friday 24th to Monday 27th August |
| Scotsman in Steam | Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th September |
| ELR Beer Festival plus Scotsman on Show (Sun 9th) | Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September |
| Vintage Vehicle Gathering plus Scotsman on Show | Sunday 9th September |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September |
| Days Out with Thomas | Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 19th to Sunday 21st October |
| Hallowe'en Specials | Thursday 25th, Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Wednesday 31st October |
| DMU Gala Weekend | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November |
| Lancashire Weekend | Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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