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 23rd June | 40012 45108* |
Yellow Timetable (Was D9531)
* 45108 2nd path covering usual Steam diagram 09.30 Bury-Rawtenstall start (3 round trips) |
| Sunday 24th June | 37109 D9531* |
Blue Timetable
* D9531 2nd and 3rd trip of Steam diagram 11.50 Bury-Rawtenstall onwards |
| Saturday 30th June | D9531 | Yellow Timetable (Was D7629) |
| Sunday 1st July | D9537 | Blue Timetable |
| Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July |
Various | Summer Diesel Gala |
| (Friday 13th July) | (56006) | (Footplate Experience) |
| Saturday 14th July | 56006 or 40012 | Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 15th July | 37109 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 21st July | D9531 | Yellow Timetable (Was D7076/D832) |
| Sunday 22nd July | 37109 | Blue Timetable (Was D832/D7076) |
| (Monday 23rd July) | (37109) | (Footplate Experience) Was D832/D7076 |
| Wednesday 25th July | Class 104 | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 26th July | Class 104 | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 27th July | 40012 | Orange Timetable (Was D5054) |
| Saturday 28th July | 40012 | Yellow Timetable (Was D5054/D7629) |
| Sunday 29th July | D7629 | Blue Timetable (Was 33109) |
| Wednesday 1st August | Class 105 | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 2nd August | Class 105 | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 3rd August | D1501 | Orange Timetable |
| Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August |
45108 (D2062) 110/122 |
Day Out with Thomas
(D2062 on Troublesome Trucks at Ramsbottom, not available for travel). 09024 Thomas rides. |
| Wednesday 8th August | Class 104 | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 9th August | Class 104 | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 10th August | 47765 | Orange Timetable (Was D5054) |
| Saturday 11th August | 47765 | Yellow Timetable (Was D5054) |
| Sunday 12th August | D7629 | Blue Timetable |
| Wednesday 15th August | Class 105 | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 16th August | Class 105 | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 17th August | D9531 | Orange Timetable (Was D5054) |
| Saturday 18th August | D9531 | Sci-Fi Weekend Yellow Timetable |
| Sunday 19th August | D9537 | Sci-Fi Weekend Yellow Timetable |
| Wednesday 22nd August | Class 104 | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 23rd August | Class 104 | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 24th August | D1501 | Scotsman in Steam Event |
| Saturday 25th August | 47765 | Scotsman in Steam Event (Was D1501) |
| Sunday 26th August | 47765 | Scotsman in Steam Event (Was 45108) |
| Monday 27th August | 45108 | Scotsman in Steam Event |
| Wednesday 29th August | Class 104 | Orange Timetable |
| Thursday 30th August | Class 104 | Orange Timetable |
| Friday 31st August | 40012 | Orange Timetable (Was D5054) |
| Saturday 1st September | 40012 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 2nd September | 37109 | Blue Timetable |
| Wednesday 5th September | 37109 | Scotsman in Steam Event Special Timetable (Was D5054/D7076) |
| Thursday 6th September | 37109 | Scotsman in Steam Event Special Timetable (Was D5054/D7076) |
| Friday 7th September | D7629 | Scotsman in Steam Event and
ELR Beer Festival
Special Timetable (Was D832/D7076) |
| Saturday 8th September | 33109 |
Scotsman in Steam Event and
ELR Beer Festival
Special Timetable (Was D832/D7076) |
| Sunday 9th September | D9531 | ELR Beer Festival, Vintage Vehicle Gathering plus Flying Scotsman on Show Blue Timetable (Was D7076) |
| (Monday 10th September) | TBC | (Footplate Experience) Was D7076 |
| Saturday 15th September | Class 40 | Blue Timetable (Was D9531) |
| Sunday 16th September | D9537 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September | Various | Autumn Diesel Gala |
| Saturday 29th September | D832 | Blue Timetable (Was 37109) |
| Sunday 30th September | D832 | Blue Timetable (Was 50015) |
| (Monday 1st October) | (Class 40) | (Footplate Experience) |
| Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October |
40106 (D2062) 110/122 |
Day Out with Thomas
(D2062 on Troublesome Trucks at Ramsbottom, not available for travel). 09024 Thomas rides. |
| Saturday 13th October | Class 104 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 14th October | Class 104 | Blue Timetable |
| Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October | ----- | Autumn Steam Gala |
| (Thursday 25th and Friday 26th October) | (33109)(D1501) | (Hallowe'en Specials Event Tickets required for travel) |
| Saturday 27th October | Class 105 | Blue Timetable |
| (33109)(D1501) | (Hallowe'en Specials Event Tickets required for travel) |
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| Sunday 28th October | Class 105 | Blue Timetable |
| (Wednesday 31st October) | (33109)(D1501) | (Hallowe'en Specials Event Tickets required for travel) |
| Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November |
DMUs | DMU Gala Weekend |
| Saturday 10th November | Class 104 | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 11th November | Class 104 | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 17th November | Class 105 | Lancashire Weekend Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 18th November | Class 105 | Lancashire Weekend Blue Timetable |
| (Monday 19th November) | (D5054) | (Footplate 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.
| 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 |
| 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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