15 March 2024 to 17 March 2024
Legends of Steam
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Celebrate the crowning glory of British industry, personified by these three incredible and iconic mainline steam locomotives - BR Standard, Class 7, 70000 ‘Britannia’, LNER, A4, 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ & LMS, Jubilee Class, 45690 ‘Leander’. These locomotives will be running an intensive public timetable for the whole three days. Various prices.
15 March 2024 to 17 March 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
10 April 2024 to 28 April 2024
Storm the Castle
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
4079 “Pendennis Castle” will be visiting the East Lancashire Railway in Spring 2024, courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre, as part of her 100th anniversary celebrations! This historic steam locomotive was built in 1924 for the Great Western Railway and was well known for easily outperforming its rivals in speed and efficiency. Standard fares apply.
10 April 2024 to 28 April 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
11 April 2024
Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Your adventure includes a steam train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends, with colourful characters, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities. £17.50 - £21.
All day.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
13 September 2024 to 14 September 2024
Autumn Steam Gala
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Another celebration of all things diesel powered, featuring iconic locomotives from this highly regarded home fleet. The event will see diesel services running an intensive passenger timetable throughout.
13 September 2024 to 14 September 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
9 November 2024 to 10 November 2024
Annual Diesel Multi Unit Gala
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Fans of railcars won’t want to miss the annual diesel multiple unit gala. Usually seen supporting their larger cousins, this event sees the diminutive DMUs take centre stage.
9 November 2024 to 10 November 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
14 March to 16 March
Legends of Steam with Tornado
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Climb aboard for the first large scale steam event of the year. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind a strong line-up of express steam locomotives.
14 March to 16 March.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
20 March to 23 March
THE STEAM GALA EXTRAVAGANZA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road,
Haworth
Over the four days, you’ll be able to ride behind the guest locomotives and home fleet, with intensive passenger service running on the railway. During the traction-packed weekend, there’ll be a goods train demonstration and special double-headed trains. Various prices.
20 March to 23 March.
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5 April
Haworth Haddock
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road,
Haworth
The Haworth Haddock returns for 2025, serving the best local Fish & Chips while travelling through the Worth Valley behind a steam locomotive. For full details about this special train, and what is included in the price of your ticket, please visit the Haworth Haddock page on our main website. Adult £31, child £20.
7:15 pm to 11:00 pm.
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19 June to 22 June
THE DIESEL GALA
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, The Railway Station, Station Road,
Haworth
Save The Date for when the Diesel’s take over for four traction-packed days in the Worth Valley! Various times & prices.
19 June to 22 June.
https://kwvr.co.uk/
12 September to 14 September
Railway 200Yrs Celebration Weekend
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
East Lancashire Railway is celebrating the 200th anniversary and the birth of the modern railway. There will be intensive timetable of steam and heritage diesel trains full length of the 12-miles between Heywood, Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall, including additional attractions up and down the line. Various prices.
12 September to 14 September.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk