Check out the latest headlines from the East Lancashire Railway boardroom – October 2026
- Oustanding Autumn Steam Gala produced a strong improvement on last year visitors 21% up. Thanks to 3P20 group and ELRPS for sponsorship support with transport cost for the 01 from Bluebell Railway. Thanks to all departments for their efforts over this event.
- Strong Autumn Diesel gala comparable with 2025 event, however surplus was affected by the additional running costs of a 3 day event.
- October Thomas event also saw small growth of 1.7% and 4.4% on income.
- Strong Halloween with visitor numbers up 4.7% and income up by 7.2%.
- The launch of a new Beer Festival went well in the Bury Transport Museum confirmed to run again in 2027.
- Santa special sales are doing well and we are in improved position against 2025, this has been aided by targeted marketing campaigns which in some areas have brought an increase of ticket sales in that area up more than 60%.
- E-learning courses under development for Manual Handling and Slips Trips and Falls these will be introduced in 2027
