East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway announces Summer Diesel Gala

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd May 2024

The East Lancashire Railway’s Summer Diesel Gala takes place next month with a great line up of visiting locomotives. The three-day event kicks off on the 27th of June. Joining members of the ELR home fleet, the following locomotives are visiting for the gala: Class 20, 20066 last operated a passenger service on the mainline…
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‘Unique’ date night at East Lancashire Railway

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Robin Jones

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4th January 2024

Treat your loved one for Valentine’s Day.
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Meet the Gruffalo at East Lancashire Railway

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Robin Jones

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1st November 2023

On the first weekend of November, the Gruffalo is venturing from the deep dark wood to explore the East Lancashire Railway.
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Lancashire Glory: ELR’s autumn steam gala 2022

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Alex Bestwick

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17th January 2023

The East Lancashire Railway outdid itself by going one step further for its end-of-year steam event.
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East Lancashire Railway reveals Flying Scotsman return

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Sam Hewitt

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30th March 2021

The East Lancashire Railway has revealed that Ex-LNER A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will be hauling trains this summer.
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The East Lancashire Railway Needs Your Help!

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Shannon Butcher

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16th February 2021

In these unprecedented times we, like many of our fellow heritage railways, are facing an uphill struggle to survive.
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Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

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Gareth Evans

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5th July 2020

While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which also supports a heritage railway – perhaps combining it with a walk or cycle ride – why not call in for a cuppa, a pint or piece of cake or…
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‘Hoover’ arrives at new Loughborough home

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Sam Hewitt

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15th March 2019

Class 50 No. 50017 Royal Oak – bought from Boden Rail by the Great Central Railway – has been delivered to the line and is set to make its debut at the April 13-14 spring diesel gala. The ‘Hoover’ was brought by road from Boden Rail Engineering’s new Nottingham Eastcroft site and is currently being…
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Two Barry locomotives return in one weekend!

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Sam Hewitt

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13th March 2019

PRESERVATION history was made over the weekend of March 2/3 when two steam locomotives that have been restored to working order from Barry scrapyard condition were officially launched into traffic. It took a total of 77 years for BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T No. 80097 and WR 4-6-0 Modified Hall No. 6989 Wightwick Hall to be…
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Latest Barry returnee gears up for Bury spring gala

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Sam Hewitt

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26th February 2019

THE latest locomotive to be returned to steam after being rescued from Barry scrapyard will be launched into traffic during the East Lancashire Railway’s March 8-10 spring steam gala. BR Standard 2-6-4T No. 80097 moved under its own power on October 18 for the first time since July 1965 (HR 250), but was withdrawn again…
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