Events
For 2020 the railway has a full list of events planned for visitors, families and enthusiasts.
An all diesel, Home Fleet line-up. Take a ride behind your favourite Sulzer locomotive and bag some excellent shots.
Winter Diesel Gala
7/8 February
An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.
1940's weekend
23/25 May
An all diesel, all day extravaganza. Take a ride behind your favourite diesel locomotive and bag some excellent shots.
Autumn Diesel Gala
18-19 September
Are you brave enough to board the Halloween Ghost Train? Take a ride alongside a host of hideous haunters and giggling ghouls.
Halloween Ghost Trains
29-31 October
An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.
Spring Steam Gala
6-8 March
An all diesel, all day extravaganza. Take a ride behind your favourite diesel locomotive and bag some excellent shots.
Summer Diesel Spectacular
2-4 July
An intensive all steam timetable running throughout the whole weekend featuring the ELR home fleet and guests.
Autumn Steam Gala
9-11 October
Pay tribute to the stalwart Diesel Multiple Unit at this special theme weekend as these endearing engines take the spotlight.
DMU weekend
7/8 November
Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller, Rusty and Dusty.
Day out with Thomas ©
2/3 May
Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller,Rusty and Dusty.
Day out with Thomas ©
29-31 August
Join Thomas, the number one blue engine, for a train ride unlike any other. Meet the Fat Controller, Rusty and Dusty.
Day out with Thomas ©
24/25 October
Kick start your Christmas with a steam train ride through our very own winter wonderland.
Santa Specials
28, 29 Nov, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 to 24 December
