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 25th January | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 26th January | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 1st February | 47765 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 2nd February | 47765 | Blue Timetable |
| Friday 7th and Saturday 8th February |
Various | Winter Diesel Event featuring D9531, D5054, D7629, 33109, 37109, D832, 45108, D1501, 47765, 50015 and 56006 |
| Sunday 9th February | D7629 33109 | Blue Timetable
Locos operating Top and Tail |
| Saturday 15th February | 45108 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 16th February | 45108 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 22nd February | D1501 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 23rd February | D1501 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 29th February | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 1st March | 50015 | Blue Timetable |
| Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March | ----- | Spring Steam Gala Weekend |
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.
| Friday 7th and Saturday 8th February | Winter Diesel Event |
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.
| Winter Diesel Event | Friday 7th and Saturday 8th February |
| Spring Steam Gala Weekend | Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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