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 3rd and
Sunday 4th October |
50015
104 DMU 144009 Class 08 |
Day Out with Thomas
Event Tickets required for travel |
| Saturday 10th October |
104 DMU
(50015) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(Was 40106)
(50015 Private Charter) |
| Sunday 11th October | TBC | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 16th, Saturday 17th
and Sunday 18th October |
----- |
Autumn Steam Gala
including visiting locos Urie S15 30506, GWR Pannier Tank 7714 and SECR O1 No65 |
| Saturday 24th October |
104 DMU
(56006) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(Was 50015)
(56006 Private Charter) |
| Sunday 25th October | 104 DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket (Was 50015) |
| Thursday 29th October (Evening) |
40106 |
Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets required for travel |
| Friday 30th October (Evening) |
40106 |
Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets required for travel |
| Saturday 31st October | 144009 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| (Evening) | 40106 |
Halloween Ghost Trains
Event Tickets required for travel |
| Sunday 1st November | DMU | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Friday 6th November | (40106) | (Footplate Experience) |
| Saturday 7th and
Sunday 8th November |
DMUs | DMU Weekend |
| Saturday 14th November |
TBC
(56006) |
Timetable
Rover Ticket
(56006 Private Charter) |
| Sunday 15th November | TBC | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 21st November | --- | No public services running |
| Sunday 22nd November | --- | No public services running |
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) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October |
|
Autumn Steam Gala
including visiting locos Urie S15 30506, GWR Pannier Tank 7714 and SECR O1 No65 |
Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October |
| DMU Weekend | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November |
| Santa Specials |
Saturday 28th November to
Thursday 24th December |
| SEND Family Santa Specials |
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November,
Saturday 5th and Tuesday 22nd December |
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 |
