Check out the latest headlines from the East Lancashire Railway boardroom – September 2025
Rail 200 Celebrations
Thanks to the organisers, Liam Barnes, Jonathan Valentine, Ethan Dalley, Chris Adams and Tom Peacock.
During September the East Lancashire Railway hosted one of the many national events to recognise and celebrate our world leading industrial heritage. This commemorative event took place 12 – 14 Sepetmber.
The event was a celebration of heritage railways and their preservation and availability to future generations. Several steam and diesel locomotives were running regular services throughout the say and visitors were able to board star guests like Furness Railway No.20, the oldest working steam locomotive in the country!
The event was well attended with over 1200 passengers over the two days. The Friday saw three visits by local schools, who had a train ride, a museum visit and were able to engage with a train guard and driver.
Other headlines this month:
ELR Pays Tribute ro Railway Pioneers on 200th Anniversary of first passenger train – Staff and volunteers of ELR gather 27 September to mark this important anniversary.
Simplex Restoration – Gifted to the railway in 1977 by Woolworths of Castleton, the Simplex has been fully restored and turned out in refreshed livery.
Unsung Heroes – Congratulations to Steve Foster who with 18 years of service has qualified as a Past Cleaner.
October Steam Gala – The Gala is going to be a bumber event. Find out more.
Network Rail Inspiration Train Visit – The Inspiration Train will be visiting the ELR in January 2026 as part of it’s nationwide tour. The ELR will host the train from 21st – 24th January, at Bury.
