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The East Lancashire Railway is a standard gauge railway, located in Lancashire, North West England.
The Railway runs from Rawtenstall to Heywood via Irwell Vale, Ramsbottom, Summerseat, Burrs Country Park and Bury Bolton Street.
Refreshments are available at one of the main stations, Bury Bolton Street, in the trackside pub. Refreshments are also available on the train via the buffet.
Flying Scotsman event POSTPONED – East Lancashire Railway
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Steam locomotive 6412 to visit the East Lancashire Railway this weekend!
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that 0-6-0 6412 will be visiting them for their Spring Steam Gala, which will take place 6th - 8th March 2020.
Steam locomotive 2890 Douglas to visit Spa Valley Railway
The Spa Valley Railway has announced that No. 2890 'Douglas' will be visiting them in 2020 on loan.
East Lancs introduces Britannia weekend with special steam locomotive visitor
The East Lancashire Railway has announced a new event for April 2020, featuring a special guest locomotive.
WATCH: A4 steam locomotive Union of South Africa in the winter...
Sunday 19th January 2020 saw the East Lancashire Railway operate LNER A4 Pacific No. 60009 Union of South Africa on normal passenger services.Â
Streamlined steam locomotive to haul East Lancs services this weekend
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that Ex-LNER 'A4' No. 60009 'Union of South Africa' will be hauling trains this weekend.
WATCH: A4 steam locomotive Union of South Africa in the winter...
Sunday 19th January 2020 saw the East Lancashire Railway operate LNER A4 Pacific No. 60009 Union of South Africa on normal passenger services.Â
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East Lancashire Railway – 40s at 60 (4K)
Here is our latest video over on our YouTube channel, showcasing the East Lancashire Railway and their Class 40s at 60 gala. The event was...
East Lancashire Railway – Spring Steam Gala 2018 (4K)
Over the weekend of 3rd/4th March 2018, we find ourselves back at the East Lancashire Railway for the second time in 2018. In what was...
East Lancashire Railway – Sulzer Saturday (4K)
Here is our video of our trip to see the Sulzer Saturday gala held by the East Lancashire Railway, in Bury, on the 13th...
12 Days Of Christmas – Day 2 – East Lancashire Railway
Day two of our look back on some of our highlights of 2017. Today, we feature the East Lancashire Railway in North West England....
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An adult ticket (for 18s and over) costs £15.50
A family ticket, for 2 adults and up to 3 children, costs £39.50
Concession fares, single tickets and tickets to intermediate stations are also available.
For more information on Times and Fares please visit the East Lancashire Railway Website
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