East Lancashire Railway

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.

Locomotive 40135 lifted off its bogies

Michael Holden - 12th August 2018

Class 40 No.40135 has been lifted off of its bogies at the East Lancashire Railway Baron Street Locomotive Works to allow lasting repairs to...

An update on the overhaul of steam locomotive No.13065

6th August 2018

Tickets now available for steam locomotive hauled Santa Specials at the...

1st August 2018

Locomotive No. D9537 ‘Eric’ set to the visit the North Norfolk...

25th July 2018

Book now to secure your day with steam locomotive Thomas at...

24th July 2018

East Lancashire Railway – 40s at 60 (4K)

Michael Holden - 5th June 2018

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...

Leander steams through Summerseat during the East Lancashire Railway Spring Steam Gala 2018

East Lancashire Railway – Spring Steam Gala 2018 (4K)

Michael Holden - 25th March 2018

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...

33109 Captain Bill Smith at Irwell Vale on the East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway – Sulzer Saturday (4K)

Michael Holden - 28th February 2018

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

Michael Holden - 26th December 2017

Day two of our look back on some of our highlights of 2017. Today, we feature the East Lancashire Railway in North West England....

East Lancashire Railway – Lostock Hall Steam Gala – 2017 (4K)

Michael Holden - 21st March 2017

On the 11th March 2017, we found ourselves setting off for another day filming at a gala. This time round its the East Lancashire...

Throwback Thursdays – Ep. 60 – East Lancs Railway Spring Steam...

Michael Holden - 9th March 2017

This weeks Throwback Thursdays steams us back to early 2016 as we visit the East Lancashire Railway as they hold their annual Spring Steam...

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 15 (Wednesday)

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East Lancashire Railway – Guided Rail Ale Trail: Summerseat and Ramsbottom

Aug 15 all-day East Lancashire Railway

Beer and Steam… Is that your idea of the perfect day out? Why not head down to the East Lancs Railway for their Rail Ale Trail. This one takes you between Summerseat and Ramsbottom. Walking[...]

August 16 (Thursday)

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East Lancashire Railway – Wizard Academy *SOLD OUT*

Aug 16 all-day East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway (ELR) hold their Wizards Academy event for 2018, with this fun for all event. Main activities Train trips Wizard themed activities Activities and Services Bury Bolton Street – Bury Transport Museum (with Castlecroft Café inside),[...]

August 17 (Friday)

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East Lancashire Railway – Guided Rail Ale Trail: Best of Local Ales

Aug 17 all-day East Lancashire Railway

Locally produced beer and steam… Is that your idea of the perfect day out? Why not head down to the East Lancs Railway for their Rail Ale Trail. Walking Grade: 2 – Walking 10 –[...]

August 18 (Saturday)

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East Lancashire Railway – Sci-Fi On The Sidings

Aug 18 – Aug 19 all-day East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway (ELR) hold their Sci-Fi On The Sidings event for 2018, with this fun for all event. Main activities Star Wars (Bury) Star Wars Characters from the UK Garrison, 99th Garrison and Rebel Legion[...]

August 2018 Aug 2018

PLAN A VISIT

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

http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/

Upcoming Events

August 15 (Wednesday)

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Driver For A Fiver – Vale of Rheidol Railway

Aug 15 all-day Devils Bridge Station

Ever fancied yourself as a steam train driver? Well, now you can experience what it is like to drive one with Driver for a Fiver at the Vale of Rheidol Railway. Locomotive: Quarry Hunslet locomotive[...]

Tickets

East Lancashire Railway – Guided Rail Ale Trail: Summerseat and Ramsbottom

Aug 15 all-day East Lancashire Railway

Beer and Steam… Is that your idea of the perfect day out? Why not head down to the East Lancs Railway for their Rail Ale Trail. This one takes you between Summerseat and Ramsbottom. Walking[...]

Tickets

The Jacobite – Afternoon Service (Fort William – Mallaig)

Aug 15 @ 2:30 pm – 8:31 pm Fort William Station

Join this world-famous tour across the beautiful Scottish countryside, starting at Fort William in the western area of the Scottish Highlands, this tour takes you to the seaside town of Mallaig. Running Monday to Friday from[...]

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Ride And Dine Evening Trains – Vale of Rheidol Railway

Aug 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Vale of Rheidol Railway

Make the most of the long sunny evenings in Wales with a steam hauled evening excursion on the Vale of Rheidol Railway. They will be a fish and chip supper at Devil’s Bridge too, so[...]

August 2018 Aug 2018

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