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LMS Stanier Mogul 13268 approaches Rawtenstall this morning at the East Lancs Railway Autum Diesel Gala.
#train #steam #railway #lancashire #ukrailways #elr #eastlancashirerailway #stanier #mogul #nikonz9 #mirrorless #tamron #tamron35-150mm
October 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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50017 'Valiant' & D5054 (Renumbered D5053) next to Bury South signal box awaiting their next workings at today's ELR Winter Warmer day #class50 #class24 #trains #EastLancashireRailway
February 7, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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#FiftySixFriday

DCR Class 56 'Grid' 56103 at Ramsbottom on the Thursday of the #EastLancashireRailway Summer Diesel Gala 2019. Fond memories of being behind this screaming over the ski jump and then the incline to Heywood... #trains #dieselgala #BritishRailEngineeringLimited
November 15, 2024 at 11:19 AM
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The Basher's Express 2 - Class 56s are known for their absolutely classic scream. And this video of 56091 opening up at Irwell Vale nails the auditory experience!

#Class56 #Trains #EastLancashireRailway #DieselGala
November 14, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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#Class33 'Crompton' 33109 "Captain Bill Smith RNR" opens up heading towards Burrs Country Park during the #EastLancashireRailway 'Sulzer Day's gala back in February 2022.
November 6, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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Throwback video to July 2019. It's the #EastLancashireRailway Summer Diesel Gala... And it's the final day. They've finally let 56091 out and all hell breaks loose on the Basher's Express!

#Class56 #Trains #DieselGala
November 14, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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A couple of photos from the last couple of weeks on the ELR, with a couple of secondman turns on 33109/45108/37109, a driving turn on W55001 on a litter train & spotting 50015 while out collecting cans for one of the loco groups, busy busy ♥️ #EastLancashireRailway #Secondman #DMUDriver
March 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Steam Gala gets underway at East Lancashire Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/steam-gala-gets-underway-at-east-lancashire-railway.html #bolton #EastLancashireRailway #FurnessRailwayNo_20 #Ivatt_2MtNo_46441 #lancashire #StanierMogulFund
Steam Gala gets underway at East Lancashire Railway
The Autumn Steam Gala at the East Lancashire Railway kicked off this morning.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Jinty set for Severn Valley Railway gala https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/severn-valley-railway-announce-steam-gala-visitor.html #BrStandard_4No_75069 #BrStandard_5MtNo_73082Camelot #EastLancashireRailway #GwrHallNo_4930HagleyHall #GwrManorNo_7802BradleyManor
Jinty set for Severn Valley Railway gala
The Severn Valley Railway has announced another guest for their Autumn Steam Gala.
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August 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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East Lancashire Railway to welcome steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/east-lancashire-railway-to-welcome-steam-locomotive-61306-mayflower.html #EastLancashireRailway #LnerB1No_61306Mayflower
East Lancashire Railway to welcome steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that LNER B1 No. 61306 Mayflower is to visit them for their Legends of Steam Gala.
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March 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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The heritage diesels of Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala this year.

Making it's 2nd visit in 2 years, BR Class 45 45108 from the East Lancashire Railway.

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May 11, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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Spring Steam Gala of ‘Firsts’ features stella line up for Hampshire Railway https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/spring-steam-gala-of-firsts-features-stella-line-up-for-hampshire-railway.html #563LocomotiveGroup #EastLancashireRailway #hampshire #railway_200 #ropley #SwanageRailway
Spring Steam Gala of ‘Firsts’ features stella line up for Hampshire Railway
Three heritage engines to visit the Watercress Line later this month
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April 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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‘Co-Bo’ (or ‘Bo-Co’) is the nickname of the Metro-Vic Class 28s. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/one-final-push-for-co-bo-locomotive-appeal.html #CoBoNoD5705 #EastLancashireRailway #TheClass_15PreservationSociety
One Final Push for Co-Bo locomotive appeal
The Class 15 Preservation Society has opened a new fundraiser for its CoBo Appeal.
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March 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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The themed interactive train will open to visitors each day with varying opening times before moving to Upminster. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/tim-dunn-opens-inspiration-train-in-lancashire.html #EastLancashireRailway #InspirationTrain #lancashire #railway_200
Tim Dunn opens Inspiration train in Lancashire
Inspiration, the Railway 200 train is visiting the East Lancashire Railway from today (21st January) until the 24th January, following its visit to Crewe.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first Female steam locomotive driver https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/east-lancashire-railway-welcomes-its-first-female-steam-locomotive-driver.html #EastLancashireRailway #lancashire
East Lancashire Railway welcomes its first Female steam locomotive driver
Steph Elwood becomes the first female steam locomotive driver at the East Lancashire Railway
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September 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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I want to place on record my sincere thanks to our outstanding volunteers, whose immediate and determined response ensured the damage was contained. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/high-speed-trains-subject-to-graffiti-attack.html #class_43 #EastLancashireRailway
High Speed Trains subject to graffiti attack
Over the May Bank Holiday, the East Lancashire Railway was a victim of vandalism.
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May 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Paradise 🥰 #steamengine #railway #eastlancashirerailway #trans #lgbt
April 15, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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East Lancashire Railway releases updates on Crab steam locomotive 13065 and Illingworth https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/east-lancashire-railway-releases-updates-on-crab-steam-locomotive-13065-and-illingworth.html #EastLancashireRailway #illingworth
East Lancashire Railway releases updates on Crab steam locomotive 13065 and Illingworth
The East Lancashire Railway has released an update on LMS Crab No. 13065 and Illingworth, both currently based at the railway.
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September 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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For three days in September, the legendary steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, will be hauling special trains when it makes a welcome return to main line service. #birmingham #bristol #chesterfield #derby #EastLancashireRailway #minehead
Steam Locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman set for mainline tours
For three days in September, the legendary steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, will be hauling special trains when it makes a welcome return to main line service.
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July 13, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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Steam locomotive 46441 set for East Lancashire Railway visit https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/steam-locomotive-46441-set-for-east-lancashire-railway-visit.html #EastLancashireRailway #Ivatt_2MtNo_46441
Steam locomotive 46441 set for East Lancashire Railway visit
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that Ivatt 2MT No. 46441 will be visiting them for their Autumn Steam Gala. This locomotive has worked on the East Lancashire Railway since the early 2000s and visits the ELR thanks to Betty Beet and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. The gala is…
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June 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Items available include BR MkI RMB 1848, BR MkI FO 3124, VDA Air Braked Van, BR MkI CK 15928, and, more notably, Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Ambulance/Cinema Carriage 604. #EastLancashireRailway #lancashire #restoration
Lancashire Railway puts historic rolling stock up for sale
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that unrestored carriages are now on sale.
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August 3, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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War Memorial to be Unveiled at the Bury Transport Museum https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/04/war-memorial-to-be-unveiled-at-the-bury-transport-museum.html #bury #BuryTransportMuseum #EastLancashireRailway #NewtonHeath
War Memorial to be Unveiled at the Bury Transport Museum
L&Y First World War Memorial to be commemorated at a special ceremony this Sunday
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April 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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High Speed Train finds new East Lancashire home thanks to new deal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/high-speed-train-finds-new-east-lancashire-home-thanks-to-new-deal.html #EastLancashireRailway #lancashire #The_125Group
High Speed Train finds new East Lancashire home thanks to new deal
The 125 Group has announced that they have signed a deal with the East Lancashire Railway that will see a HST join the railway’s home fleet. The HST vehicles will be based at the East Lancashire Railway and will make their debut at the line’s DMU Gala on the 8th…
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October 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Appeal launched for CoBo locomotive V8 engine https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/appeal-launched-for-cobo-locomotive-v8-engine.html #CoBoNoD5705 #EastLancashireRailway #TheClass_15PreservationSociety
Appeal launched for CoBo locomotive V8 engine
The Class 15 Preservation Society has launched an appeal to raise the funds to complete work on the Crossley V8 engine. The society is restoring D5705 to working condition and is based at the East Lancashire Railway. The Crossley HSTVEE8, designed in the 1950s, was last turned over in 1974…
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September 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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East Lancashire visit for steam locomotive 60163 Tornado postponed https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/east-lancashire-visit-for-steam-locomotive-60163-tornado-postponed.html #A1SteamLocomotiveTrust #EastLancashireRailway #LnerA1No_60163Tornado
East Lancashire visit for steam locomotive 60163 Tornado postponed
The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that 60163 Tornado’s visit to the East Lancashire Railway next week has been postponed.
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March 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM