Events
For this year the railway has a full list of events planned for visitors, families and enthusiasts.
Sulzer Theme Day
16th February
An all diesel, all day extravaganza. Take a ride behind your favourite Sulzer locomotive and bag some excellent shots.
Spring Steam Gala
8-10th March
An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.
Day out with Thomas ©
4-6th May
Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller and Rusty and Dusty.
1940's weekend
25-27 May
An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.
Summer Diesel Gala
4-6 July
An all diesel, all day extravaganza. Take a ride behind your favourite Sulzer locomotive and bag some excellent shots.
Day out with Thomas ©
3rd, 4th August
Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller and Rusty and Dusty.
Sci-Fi On The Sidings
17th, 18th August
Push back the final frontier and boldly go to Sci-Fi on the Sidings! Celebrate your science fiction faves on this themed family day out.
60's weekend
7th, 8th September
Step back into the Swingin' 60s. With period music, outfits, vehicle displays and a wide variety of themed 'happenings'.
EE theme Day
21st September
Put this date in your diary. Event details to follow when finalised.
Day out with Thomas ©
5th, 6th October
Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller and Rusty and Dusty.
Autumn Steam Gala
18-21st October
An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.
Halloween Ghost Trains
31st October, 1-2nd November
Are you brave enough to board the Halloween Ghost Train? Take a ride alongside a host of hideous haunters and giggling ghouls.
DMU Gala
9th November
Pay tribute to the stalwart Diesel Multiple Unit at this special theme weekend as these endearing engines take the spotlight.
Lancashire Weekend
23rd, 24th November
Celebrating everything Lancashire with this special two-day event.
Santa Specials
30th November, 1, 7, 8, 14,15,19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24th December
Kick start your Christmas with a steam train ride through our very own winter wonderland.
Mince Pie Specials
26th, 27th, 28th, 29th December
The perfect way to unwind after a hectic Christmas, join us for a Boxing Day train ride and enjoy a complimentary mince pie.
