The East Lancashire Railway has released an emergency new timetable for the first day of its Spring Steam Gala, which starts tomorrow (2nd March 2018).

The new timetable is as a result of the extreme weather which has battered Britain over the last few days. The NYMR has already announced that its Tornado services are cancelled this week – more information on that here.

The new revised timetable sees service trains not stop at Summerseat or Burrs Country Park. The timetable features the omission of freight and shuttle trains.

The heritage railway, which runs between Heywood and Rawtenstall via Bury Bolton Street, Burrs Country Park/Caravan Park, Ramsbottom, and Irwell Vale, will then make a decision as to how to operate for the rest of the weekend.

45690 ‘Leander’ – UPDATED

Update 13:40: Leander is now on the move towards Bury ELR, it is running slightly late, but will be here for the gala tomorrow. To follow her progress, please click here

Previously, we reported: The timetable says 45690 ‘Leander’ is due to run, but, unfortunately, the steam locomotive’s timetabled path between Carnforth and Bury has been cancelled due to the extreme weather.

Please be aware, that due to this, the Timetable may yet again change

You can view the amended timetable by clicking here

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All information on the timetable is correct as of 1:40 pm on the 1st March 2018