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How To Help the ELR

We need your support

We are a registered charity that means that we rely on the generous individuals like you to help us to preserve the history and heritage of the East Lancashire Railway. We simply couldn’t do it without you.

Support our latest campaign for the restoration of LMS Jinty

Make a general donation.

Ways to Donate

There are lots of different ways you can donate to the ELR, from generous gifts to small contributions. You can add Gift Aid to your ticket fee, set up a regular donation online or donate to our individual campaigns. Even your everyday online shopping can help us!

Ways to donate

Volunteer With Us

We’re always on the look out for passionate volunteers to help us keep the ELR open and preserved for future generations. You could staff the ticket office, keep our heritage carriages bright and shining or even drive our trains! There’s lots of areas to volunteer with us, and lots of benefits too.

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Become a Member

If you’re a regular visitor to the ELR, why not join our East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society? You’ll help support exciting new railway projects and you’ll get special updates, special access and three free trips on the line every year!

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There Are Many Ways You Can
Support The ELR

From simply making a donation to taking a trip on one of our trains, visiting one of our many events or giving the gift of an experience to a family member.

Book a Ticket

We have several different ticket options for your journey on the ELR.

Events Calendar

We pack our calendar with events all year round from summer spectaculars to a magical Christmas journey.

Gift Vouchers

Perfect for any rail buff or a family you want to treat with a unique day out.
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