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If you’re visiting the East Lancashire Railway this weekend then make sure you swing by Heywood station to refuel at the new Whistlestop Coffee Carriage! Housed in a former rail Read more…
Visitors to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) will be able to enjoy a new refueling stop from this weekend – with the opening of a cafe at Heywood station. The Read more…
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is pleased and delighted to announce everyone’s favourite blue engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, will return to its tracks this summer. For four dates in Read more…
Soak in the old school charm of our collection of beautifully restored traction engines, tractors and Scammell lorries on selected dates throughout the year. Featuring traction action heroes like 43090 Read more…
This is a gentle reminder to Dining with Distinction customers that Friday and Sundays experiences have unfortunately been cancelled. Customers should have received an email, please be sure to check Read more…
Join 60009 “Union of South Africa” here at the ELR for the first of what is set to be her final series of appearances in steam before she goes into Read more…
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is delighted to announce the return of its much-loved Dining with Distinction trains this week. From Friday, May 21, visitors will once again be able Read more…
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is putting itself on track for a bright future – by transforming its digital presence. The charitable organisation has been able to significantly invest in Read more…
UPDATE ON THE TRACKSIDE AND BUFFERSTOPS REOPENING Exciting news on the grand reopening of our Trackside and Buffer Stops Bars! On Monday the 12th April we will be opening our Read more…
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