Autumn Steam Gala

It’s the last large scale steam event of the year, so make sure to mark it in your calendar!

Update 2 September 2025

We kicked things off with our first guest locomotive for this year’s Autumn Steam Gala – Ivatt 2MT 46441!

The loco hasn’t appeared at the ELR in over 20 years and is making a much welcomed return following a recent overhaul.

Now 46441 is joined by additional guest LMS Stanier Mogul 13268, which will be visiting the railway for the first time! We are very grateful to the Severn Valley Railway and Stanier Mogul Fund for allowing the loco to star as a guest.

13268 is the sole survivor of its class, and recently had a full overhaul to return the locomotive to traffic, and currently carries its early LMS number. Being a North-West based engine throughout its working life, the Mogul will look right at home in our Lancashire landscape, joining fellow LMS and Midland Region locomotives for a packed weekend.

So climb aboard for a weekend of steam powered glory with the East Lancashire Railway’s popular Autumn Steam Gala from 17 – 19 October. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind the railway’s incredible home fleet, as well as guests.

The weekend will see an intensive, all steam timetable and all the usual bells and whistles of an ELR gala.

Please note: Locomotives are subject to availability and may not run everyday, or on a passenger service. See the timetable where locomotive allocations are provided.

Tickets on-sale soon!

Fares

Advance discount fares are available to purchase up until midnight the day prior to travel.

Discounted One Day Rover Family Packages are available for:

• 2 Adults and up to 3 Children/Young Persons: £89.50 (Advance) / £99.50 (On The Day)
• 1 Adult and 2 Children/Young Persons: £67.50 (Advance) / £75 (On The Day)

Select the number of tickets you need, and the discount will applied to the basket.

Day Rover Tickets are also available for the following (please show your pass on day of travel):
• Resident Permit Holders
• ELRPS Member
• ATOC Members

Caravan and Motorhome Day Rover tickets are not valid at this event
HRA Passes are not valid at this event.

Children under sixteen years of age are only permitted to enter the company’s trains, stations or other premises when accompanied by a responsible adult.