East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first Female steam locomotive driver
Steph Elwood becomes the first female steam locomotive driver at the East Lancashire Railway
MP releases update on Rawtenstall – Manchester commuter rail link
Andy MacNae MP has released an update on his campaign to provide a commuter rail link from Rawtenstall to Manchester.
East Lancashire Railway launches Christmas Card Competition
The East Lancashire Railway has launched a Christmas Card competition, hoping to get its local community involved.
Steam suspended at Lancashire railway
Dry conditions persist along the East Lancashire Railway, and so does the increased fire risk.
Network Rail donates surplus equipment to Lancashire heritage railway
Network Rail has donated redundant tools and maintenance equipment to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR), based at Bolton Street Station in Bury.
Lancashire Railway puts historic rolling stock up for sale
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that unrestored carriages are now on sale.
Steam locomotive 506 set for East Lancashire visit
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that S15 No. 30506 will be visiting them for their Autumn Steam Gala. This will be the first time…
RailAdvent Plus Streaming Library expands with addition of East Lancashire Railway Small Engines Gala
Hot on the heels of the Severn Valley Railway Branchline Weekend, we have made another addition to the RailAdvent Plus Gold member streaming library, and…
Charles Beyer Legacy Day celebrated across the Dee Valley
The Charles Beyer Legacy Day, organised by the Llangollen and Corwen Railway in partnership with the East Lancashire Railway, was celebrated on Tuesda…
Llangollen Railway to celebrate Charles Beyer’s work with special Bonus Day of Steam
Llangollen Railway has announced a special Bonus Day of Steam on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, to accompany the Charles Beyer Legacy Day commemorations across…