East Lancashire Railway

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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Your Gallery | BR Standard 4 Class 80080

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Sam Hewitt

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28th January 2019

Roger Smith, all the way from New Zealand, has sent in this immaculately presented BR Standard 4 Class 80080
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Your Gallery: 4270 on a Santa Special on the 1020 departure from Bury

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Sam Hewitt

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19th December 2018

Nigel Valentine sent in this picture from the East Lancashire Railway!
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VIDEO: 6990 Whitherslack at East Lancashire Railway

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Sam Hewitt

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31st August 2018

Richard Harnetty spent his day with Great Central Based ex BR Built modified hall 6990 Whitherslack Hall.
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WATCH: The Devonian

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Web Editor

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4th August 2018

April 2006 – Normally based at the East Lancashire Railway, Ian Riley’s Standard 4MT No. 76079 and Black 5 No. 45407 are rarely seen in the South West. For more, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter here.
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