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Got the post-gala blues and wishing we could do it all again? 👀…

Well here’s something to help clear them away, we are delighted that two of our gala guests are staying around a little longer!

Pannier Tank 7714 will be operating our steam services next weekend on 24/25th October, and then the following weekend Urie S15 30506 will be doing the same on 31st October/1st November. We are extremely grateful to both the Severn Valley Railway & Mid Hants Railway for allowing their popular engines to stick around for these extra running days.

🎟️🎟️ View timetables and book your tickets online on our website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/plan-your-day-out/ by @eastlancsrly

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SANTA SPECIALS WITH BSL SUPPORT! 🚂 🎅

For the first time, we’re introducing the option to be joined by a professional British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter on selected Santa Special journeys. 🎁

We want families to be able to share the magic of Christmas together, from the moment you step aboard the train to meeting Santa himself. ❤️🎄

BSL interpreter support will be available on:
🎄 28 November
🎄 29 November
🎄 5 December
🎄 22 December

The service is available on both SEND and non-SEND Santa Special trains.

🎟️ If you would like an interpreter to join your family, please email events@eastlancsrailway.co.uk to arrange this.

❤️ We’re incredibly grateful to Family Care for their generous support in helping us introduce this service.

For more information, please visit our website.

#SantaSpecial #ChristmasAtELR #EastLancashireRailway #BSL #BritishSignLanguage #AccessibleChristmas #SENDSanta #SantaTrain #ChristmasMagic by @eastlancsrly

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21 hours ago

Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 752 & 1300 have recently been repainted in L&Y livery by the team Heritage Painters of the ELR and don't they look stunning together in the autumnal sunshine, wait to take the next train to Heywood. There is still time to pop down this afternoon and join us for the final day of our Autumn Steam Gala. by @eastlancsrly

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Day two is not over yet with trains currently running late after dark, with the last train not due back until 22:48. Check out some highlights from today, including SECR No. 65 on the evening goods train.

We are back to do it all again tomorrow with trains running from from 8:20 until 18:03.

For timetables and to book tickets (advance purchase price available until midnight) visit : https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/autumn-steam-gala/ by @eastlancsrly

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2 days ago

A look back at day one of our Autumn Steam Gala... the event continues until Sunday 18th October

For tickets, timetables and further details visit: https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/autumn-steam-gala/ by @eastlancsrly

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3 days ago

WHEN NIGHT FALLS, THE REAL FRIGHT BEGINS… 🎃👹

Think you’re brave enough for our 8:30pm Halloween Ghost Train?

From 29–31 October, join us for a spooky steam train ride with a terrifying twist. 👀

You never know what might be lurking in the darkness… 😱

🧟 Join the Monster Squad
🔎 Help solve the spooky mystery
🚂 Ride through the darkness aboard our Halloween Ghost Train

📅 29–31 October 2026
🕣 8:30pm departure

🎟️ Find out more and book your tickets on our website… if you’re brave enough!

#HalloweenGhostTrains #EastLancashireRailway #ELR #HalloweenAtELR #SpookySeason #FamilyHalloween by @eastlancsrly

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Autumn Steam Gala - Day one has arrived! 🤩🤩

Our locomotive crews have signed on at 4.30am this morning to light, oil, clean and prep their locos for today, ready for this weekend’s Autumn Steam Gala, running from today (16th October) to Sunday 18th October.

🎟️🎟️ Tickets can be purchased on the day at any of our manned stations, as well as on the train. View timetables and more information on our website: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/autumn-steam-gala/ by @eastlancsrly

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3 days ago

Autumn Steam Gala... One Day to Go!!!

SECR Number 65 went for a loaded test run up the testing Broadfield Bank to Heywood today. Here we see the loco returning up the 'ski jump' into Bury. SECR 65 makes it ELR public debut tomorrow on the 11:25am debut from Bury to Rawtenstall.

Download timetables and book tickets (advance tickets avaliable until midnight the night before) at: https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/autumn-steam-gala/ by @eastlancsrly

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🪄 Half-term plans sorted! We've got a little magic up our sleeve ... 🧙‍♀️

The Wizarding Adventure is coming to East Lancashire Railway this October🍂 🎃

Grab your robes, bring your fellow witches and wizards, and get ready for a magical couple of days! 🧙‍🧡

📅 29, 30 October 2026
📍 East Lancashire Railway

🎟️Visit the website to find out more and to book tickets.

#WizardingAdventure #EastLancashireRailway #OctoberHalfTerm #HalloweenAtTheELR #FamilyDaysOut by @eastlancsrly

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🍽️ YOUR NEXT SUNDAY TREAT IS CALLING!

Swap the usual routine for a relaxing journey. Join us aboard the East Lancashire Railway for a special Sunday lunch experience, complete with:

🥂 A welcome drink on arrival
🍴 A delicious three-course, silver-served Sunday lunch
☕ Tea or coffee to finish
✨ First-class service throughout your journey

📅 Next available dates: 25th Oct & 1st Nov

🎟️ Seats are limited, tickets can be booked via our website.

#EastLancashireRailway #SundayLunch #PullmanDining #HeritageRailway #SundayTreat #DiningExperience #DaysOutLancashire #VisitLancashire #SteamTrain #TreatYourself by @eastlancsrly

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5 days ago

We’ve picked a winner for our Christmas Card competition!

It wasn’t an easy decision to make, but after much deliberation, the team picked this wonderful scene by Eva, age 5.

We will be in touch to arrange the prize, and we’d like to thank everyone who entered. All of the entries can be seen on our Christmas Card Competition Gallery.

Visit the Santa Special page on our website to see them yourself.

#Eastlancsrailway #SantaSpecials #ChristmasCards by @eastlancsrly

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The final piece of our Autumn Gala jigsaw has arrived! 🤩🤩

Pannier Tank 7714 from the Severn Valley Railway has arrived at Bury, our final guest locomotive for this weekend’s Autumn Steam event from 16-18th October, and what a lineup it is!

🎟️🎟️ Purchase your tickets online and view more information here: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/autumn-steam-gala/ by @eastlancsrly

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