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 13th September |
D5054
D832 plus Steam |
Rail 200 Weekend
Steam and diesel passenger trains which have heavily influenced the ELR's story through its working life, right through to preservation |
| Sunday 14th September |
D5054
56006 plus Steam |
Rail 200 Weekend
Steam and diesel passenger trains which have heavily influenced the ELR's story through its working life, right through to preservation |
| Saturday 20th September | 56006 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 21st September | 56006 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Saturday 27th September | D9531 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
| Sunday 28th September | D5054 | Timetable Rover Ticket |
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) |
|---|---|
|
Rail 200 Celebration Weekend
Diesel Locos D5054 and D832 plus Steam. Freightliner Class 70 on Display at Rawtenstall on Saturday and working trains on Sunday from 12.25 |
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September |
| DMU Gala | Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th 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) |
|---|---|
|
Rail 200 Celebration Weekend
Diesel Locos D5054 and D832 plus Steam. Freightliner Class 70 on Display at Rawtenstall on Saturday and working trains on Sunday from 12.25 |
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September |
| Day Out with Thomas | Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October |
| Autumn Steam Gala | Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October |
| DMU Gala | Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th 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 |
