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Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 9th June 2016, 19:19
Replies: 14
Views: 19,790
Posted By draximus
As I predicted in my first post FS will be...

As I predicted in my first post FS will be returning to Bury and the ELR. Dates for this event

13th October 2016,
14th October 2016,
15th October 2016,
16th Oct 2016
...
Forum: Narrow Gauge 3rd June 2016, 20:59
Replies: 0
Views: 5,406
Posted By draximus
Hungarian narrow gauge news

http://hungarytoday.hu/news/hungarys-longest-narrow-gauge-forest-railway-opens-borzsony-hills-71416
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 28th December 2015, 21:40
Replies: 6
Views: 5,808
Posted By draximus
Normal service has now resumed :)

Normal service has now resumed :)
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 26th December 2015, 18:59
Replies: 6
Views: 5,808
Posted By draximus
I think it's just an issue of floodwater. Having...

I think it's just an issue of floodwater. Having said that, part of the closed Waterside Pub that stood over the River Irwell at Summerseat has collapsed into the river, and there is a fear that the...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 26th December 2015, 17:23
Replies: 6
Views: 5,808
Posted By draximus
East Lancs Railway

The ELR is closed between Bury and Rawtenstall due to flooding in the Irwell valley. Services will run between Bury and Heywood only, until further notice.
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 19th October 2015, 14:23
Replies: 0
Views: 3,374
Posted By draximus
'Western Wheels' on the ELR

Dates for this event

24th October 2015,
25th October 2015

Steam meets diesel at the end of season enthusiast finale on the ELR. Our visiting Great Western steam engines will return to...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 13th October 2015, 14:12
Replies: 2
Views: 3,997
Posted By draximus
There will be a FREE heritage bus service to and...

There will be a FREE heritage bus service to and from Bury Bolton Street Station and Burrs Country Park throughout the weekend. The shuttle service will also run to Ramsbottom Town Centre at selected...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 10th October 2015, 11:39
Replies: 2
Views: 3,997
Posted By draximus
For the gala we will also be playing host to a...

For the gala we will also be playing host to a visiting Autocoach which will be coupled to 6430 during the event. Autotrains will run exclusively between Bury and Heywood operating an intense service...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 10th October 2015, 11:38
Replies: 2
Views: 3,997
Posted By draximus
ELR Autumn steam gala

Dates for this event

17th October 2015,
18th October 2015

Say farewell to 2015 with this fantastic steam powered spectacular. The last major steam event of 2015, the Autumn Steam Gala...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 20th September 2015, 20:15
Replies: 14
Views: 19,790
Posted By draximus
As far as I know January will be the first time...

As far as I know January will be the first time she takes to the metals under her own steam.. However, I could be wrong. The NRM website is typically vague. It states that FS will make its...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 17th September 2015, 21:17
Replies: 14
Views: 19,790
Posted By draximus
That's what it says at the top of the article :p...

That's what it says at the top of the article :p

According to the blurb on the website it may be booked seats only over the two weekends, which has put me off a bit, as I like to wander about,...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 16th September 2015, 20:38
Replies: 14
Views: 19,790
Posted By draximus
The Flying Scotsman

East Lancashire Railway

Preview Flying Scotsman in its black undercoat as it builds up its mileage on our railway.

This will be the first opportunity for visitors to ride behind the famous...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 20th May 2015, 13:44
Replies: 2
Views: 3,622
Posted By draximus
ELR 1940's weekend

http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/2015/5/1940s-weekend.aspx
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 10th January 2015, 13:28
Replies: 4
Views: 3,916
Posted By draximus
Please note that due to the cancellation of the...

Please note that due to the cancellation of the visit of BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 No. 92212 due to the locomotive failing over the Christmas period at its home railway, ticket prices have now been...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 5th January 2015, 17:14
Replies: 4
Views: 3,916
Posted By draximus
ELR Winter Steam Gala Saturday & Sunday 17/18th January 1015

The East Lancashire Railway's popular steam weekends make a welcome return in the form of the Winter Steam Gala.

Steam lineup

Special Guest Loco

GW 5643

45407
44871
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 5th January 2015, 17:09
Replies: 0
Views: 2,634
Posted By draximus
ELR Diesel theme day Saturday 10th January 2015

So, with the new year will come a chance to blow away some cobwebs at the ELR with our Diesel Theme Day. Standard weekend fares apply and the timetable is extended to allow for a full three train...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 5th October 2014, 15:16
Replies: 21
Views: 13,510
Posted By draximus
ELR Autumn steam Gala 18/19 October 2014

Locos scheduled to appear include:

BR Class A4 4-6-2 No. 60007 "Sir Nigel Gresley"
BR Class A4 4-6-2 No. 60009 "Union of South Africa"
LMS Hughes Fowler Crab 2-6-0 No 13065 (first...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 6th April 2014, 13:22
Replies: 4
Views: 3,591
Posted By draximus
Volunteering is a wonderful idea. I'm not sure...

Volunteering is a wonderful idea. I'm not sure how it works on the NYMR but my local line, the ELR expects you to be a fully paid up member before you can be considered as a volunteer. I find that...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th February 2014, 12:20
Replies: 18
Views: 8,920
Posted By draximus
Alternative line apparently chosen ...

Alternative line apparently chosen http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26110559
Forum: Railway News from around the World 17th January 2014, 19:54
Replies: 4
Views: 2,097
Posted By draximus
A new bridge will have to meet much more...

A new bridge will have to meet much more stringent safety and building standards than the original bridge did I suspect :)
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 14th October 2013, 17:56
Replies: 3
Views: 2,862
Posted By draximus
Bit of extra info courtesy of the ELR website... ...

Bit of extra info courtesy of the ELR website...

In addition 61994 "The Great Marquess" will return to the East Lancashire Railway until the end of the year and subject to availability should be...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 12th October 2013, 17:33
Replies: 1
Views: 2,770
Posted By draximus
What a nice surprise at Heywood this morning when...

What a nice surprise at Heywood this morning when my favorite Deltic, Alycidon hove into view with the 11.30 train. Even better, she was joined at Bury by Gordon Highlander, and the two of them...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 10th October 2013, 09:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,862
Posted By draximus
ELR Autumn Steam Gala, Lancashire and Vintage Bus Running Day, 19 – 20 October

The final steam weekend of 2013 is a true bonanza! Including all of the usual add-ons of an East Lancashire Railway Steam Gala, home fleet and guest locomotives will be running on an all steam...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 9th October 2013, 18:23
Replies: 1
Views: 2,770
Posted By draximus
First visit of Intercity 125 to East Lancs Railway 12 October

First visit of Intercity 125 to East Lancs Railway and timetable alteration

The East Lancashire Railway in conjunction with UK Railtours are pleased to confirm the first ever visit of an Intercity...
Forum: Events & Dates for your Diary 29th September 2013, 00:11
Replies: 5
Views: 2,971
Posted By draximus
Hello. You can get a bus from Bolton direct to...

Hello. You can get a bus from Bolton direct to Bury, but I'm not sure how close the bus station in Bolton is to the railway station. An alternative would be to get a train to Manchester Victoria or...
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