LMS duo of steam locomotives set for East Lancashire Railway gala

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48305 and 5428 stand at Grosmont, North Yorkshire Moors Railway // Credit: NYMR

The East Lancashire Railway has made further announcements about the Autumn Steam Gala to be held from 13th to 15th October 2023.

At the Autumn Steam Gala, joining the home fleet will be LMS Jubilee Class 45690 Leander and 8F 48305. The Gala will also feature goods trains and shunting demonstrations, whilst the popular Bar Car will appear in one of the carriage sets.

Home fleet locomotives include:

    • L&Y 0-4-0 Pug 19, No. 11243
    • L&Y 0-6-0 752, No. 51456
    • 0-6-0 32 Gothenburg
  • LMS 0-6-0 ‘Jinty' No. 47298
  • SR Battle of Britain Pacific No. 34072 257 Squadron (On loan from Spa Valley Railway / )
  • SR Battle of Britain No. 34092 City of Wells
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Battle of Britain No. 34092 City of Wells. // Credit: East Lancashire Railway

Tickets for both events are now on sale, with the option of a one-, two-, or three-day rover ticket that allows visitors to ride as often as they like.

Further information about the Autumn Steam Gala can be found here.

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