Loco Roster and 2026 Events updated. Future roster items to be added soon.
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| Dates | Loco(s) |
|---|---|
| Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January | Open House Weekend |
| Saturday 7th February | Diesel Running Day |
| Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February | Small Engines Gala |
See the Roster Page
for more
including timetable links
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) |
|---|---|
| Open House Weekend | Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January |
| Diesel Running Day | Saturday 7th February |
| Small Engines Gala | Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February |
| Legends of Steam III |
Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th April |
| Day Out with Thomas |
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May |
| Summer Diesel Gala | Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July |
| Autumn Diesel Gala | Saturday 18th and Sunday 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 14th and Sunday 15th 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 |
