July 2018

Calling all little engineers! Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, at the East Lancashire Railway for a train ride unlike any other!

Your one-time entry fee gets you access to all of the weekend’s events and activities. There’s so much to see and do! Take as many rides as you like with Thomas the Tank Engine up his own private section of track, say hello to the Fat Controller and friends, enjoy performances by cheeky station sweepers Rusty and Dusty, take part in Thomas themed activities and much more!

Tickets cost £19:50 per adult, £12 per child, £55 per family (2 adults and 2 children) and £65 per family (2 adults and 3 children). Under 2s are free.

Beat the queues and book online now.

Please note that the plan for this weekend is as follows:

Saturday:

• 9:30am service from Bury to Rawtenstall will be steam hauled by 6990 'Witherslack Hall' for the whole day
• The other two services will be diesel hauled by D9537 'Eric' and Class 40 40106 'Atlantic Conveyor' for the whole day

Sunday:

• 9:30am service from Bury to Rawtenstall will be steam hauled by 6990 'Witherslack Hall' until 11:50am when it will be replaced by Class 47 D1501 for the rest of the day
• The other service will be diesel hauled by Class 37 37109 for the whole day
• The Lancastrian Lunch diner will be steam hauled by 6990 'Witherslack Hall'

Please note that the above may change without prior warning. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.

Following some much needed heavy rainfall overnight, and the adoption of ashpan guards to some engines, we are delighted to announce that steam services have been re-instated for this coming weekend, as per the below:

Saturday:

• 9:30am departure to Rawtenstall will be diesel hauled by Class 40 for the first trip and will then be steam hauled by 6990 ‘Witherslack Hall’ from the 11:50am departure to Rawtenstall for the rest of the day.
• All other services will be diesel hauled.
• The Murder Mystery Night diner will be steam hauled by 6990 ‘Witherslack Hall’.

Sunday:

• 9:30am departure to Heywood will be diesel hauled by Class 37 109.
• 9:30am departure to Rawtenstall will be steam hauled by 6990 ‘Witherslack Hall’
• The Lancastrian Lunch diner will be steam hauled by GWR 813 Saddle Tank.

We are taking great care and caution during the reintroduction of steam, so please note that the above may change without prior warning.

Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.

Due to the high level of fire risk, all services from Sunday 1st July will be diesel hauled until further notice.

Our teams will be working hard to ensure a steam service returns as soon as possible.

We apologise for any disappointment this may cause, however safety must come first.

Thank your for your understanding.