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 |
| Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October | ----- | Autumn Steam Gala |
| (Friday 26th October) | (33109)(D1501) | (Hallowe'en Specials
Event Tickets required for travel) |
| Saturday 27th October | 104 DMU+ 105 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| (33109)(D1501) | (Hallowe'en Specials Event Tickets required for travel) |
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| Sunday 28th October | 104 DMU+ 105 DMU | 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 | 104 DMU+ 105 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 11th November | 104 DMU+ 105 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Saturday 17th November | 104 DMU+ 105 DMU | Lancashire Weekend Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 18th November | 104 DMU+ 105 DMU | Lancashire Weekend Blue Timetable |
| (Monday 19th November) | (37109) | (Footplate Experience) Was D5054 |
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Santa Special Information
Saturday 24th November to Monday 24th December Santa Timetable PDF |
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Santa Specials
are operated 'Top and Tail' between Bury and Rawtenstall. The Steam Loco is at the North (Rawtenstall)
end of the train, Diesel Loco at the South (Bury) end.
Limited standard seating is available at the North (Steam) end of the trains.
Travel in any other part of the train is at the discretion of the Guard and Train Manager. Special Event Tickets are required to travel in Santa Coaches. Bury-Burrs-Heywood DMU Shuttles will be formed of the Class 104 and Class 122 DMUs. The mainline loco pool includes 33109, D1501, 47765, 45108 and 50015. Standby traction will be rostered as required. All traction may be subject to change. |
| Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November |
33109 45108 |
Diagram 1 (09.30 - 17.29)
Diagram 2 (10.20 - 16.39) |
| Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December |
33109 45108 |
Diagram 1 (09.30 - 17.29)
Diagram 2 (10.20 - 16.39) |
| (Wednesday 5th December) | (33109) | (Schools Special) |
| (Friday 7th December) | (33109) | (Schools Special) |
| Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December |
47765 45108 |
Diagram 1 (09.30 - 17.29)
Diagram 2 (10.20 - 16.39) |
| (Wednesday 12th December) | (47765) | (Schools Special) |
| (Friday 14th December) | (47765) | (Schools Special) |
| Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December |
D1501 50015 |
Diagram 1 (09.30 - 17.29)
Diagram 2 (10.20 - 16.39) |
| Friday 21st December | 50015 D1501 |
Diagram 1 (09.30 - 17.29)
Diagram 2 (10.20 - 16.39) |
| Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December |
50015 D1501 |
Diagram 1 (09.30 - 17.29)
Diagram 2 (10.20 - 16.39) |
| Monday 24th December | 50015 D1501 |
Diagram 1 (09.30 - 14.09)
Diagram 2 (10.20 - 14.59) |
| Saturday 29th December | 104 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| Sunday 30th December | 104 DMU | Blue Timetable |
| 2019 | ||
| Tuesday 1st January | 104 DMU | New Years Day Timetable |
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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Santa Specials | Saturday 24th November to Monday 24th December |
Click on the ELR Totem for full details on these and other events
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