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East Lancashire Railway

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East Lancashire Railway is a 35 minute car ride from Manchester city centre. This attraction is fun for all the family, and for those who love old steam locomotives, then this is a great day out. East Lancashire Railway has loads of events and things to see and do along your journey.

There’s always carriage loads of fun for all the family (and plenty to please the train buffs) on the East Lancs Railway. Pop along any day you’d like, or join us for a special event. Leave the car behind and climb aboard one of their incredible heritage steam trains or dazzling diesels – there’s no better way to explore the great outdoors and wonderful market towns of East Lancashire.

A 12 mile line including stunning scenery. 7 stations packed with things to do. There’s so much to explore along the East Lancashire Railway, you won’t know where to begin. That’s OK. Start at any stop. Hop on, hop off and just enjoy your journey with us.

Check their timetable for leaving times and stops; www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

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Jacky F

2 weeks ago

A amazing Heritage Railway to visit if your a train enthusiast and your passing through Bury and got just enough time to take a round trip on ELR! The other side of the stations sits a Transport Museum and a path over to the tracks where you can get pictures and videos of the trains coming in or out of Bury Bolton Street station. If you would want to or never came here I would start making plans to! 5 stars highly recommended.

David Hunt

a month ago

My daughter bought me rover tickets for the railway. We rode all over and I have to say it was fantastic. All the staff who are mostly volunteers are the friendliest people I have ever met! Literally everyone we saw or spoke to was utterly amazing friendly people. Thank you for a magical visit. Special mention to the lady station master and Mr Pinney for supplying us some beautiful steak pies.

Pete Arden

2 months ago

I (and my dog, Zeus, lots of people met him) had a great day out on the railway yesterday for the Western Weekend event. I wouldn't call myself a train enthusiast particularly, but these old trains are full of character, charm and history it's difficult not to get caught up in. Everyone I spoke to was friendly and the staff are all knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I'll be checking future events on your calendar.

dave Massa

3 months ago

We had a delightful and spontaneous ride there and back from Rawtenstall to Heywood on the steam train. What a lovely experience, staff were very helpful and friendly. The journey was calm and the train was in keeping with the classical era. Overall a highly recommended experience and lovely to see these important pieces of British history still going strong.

Eddy N C

2 months ago

Always a lovely experience visiting the east lancs railway. ESPECIALLY when onboard for the dining with distinction, red rose dinner. Never had a bad experience and all the staff there are always incredible including Andy, Michelle and Ellie to mention a few. I would recommend anyone to go and have a visit and get booked in tmfor the red rose dinner being pulled by a steam train in 1930s dining carriages I would give these 10 stars if I was able to.

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