Train windows smashed and attempted arson as East Lancashire Railway hit by vandals
The East Lancashire Railway say that they have been hit by a serious act of vandalism. On the 12th and 13th April 2025, vandals hit…
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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
Tickets for The Greatest Gathering fully sell out!
Alstom has confirmed that all tickets available to the general public have now been sold for The Greatest Gathering. The Greatest Gathering is set to…
Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line set for Derby open day visit
Its time for another announcement from the team at The Greatest Gathering. The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200…
Northern Class 331 set for Derby open day
Another announcement from the Greatest Gathering team and this time we are heading to the modern day. Northern are to send a Class 331 Electric…
World War 1 memorial to be displayed at the Bury Transport Museum
A WW1 war memorial honouring men from the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Carriage & Wagon Depot is to be displayed at Bury Transport Museum.
East Lancashire Railway awarded £1.3m grant to carry out urgent repair work
The East Lancashire Railway has been awarded more than £1.3m in grants to carry out repair work to the Higher Woodhill Viaduct. The last repairs…
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Chester
LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will visit Chester on Friday (13th December) as it hauls a Steam Dreams Excursion. The train will depart…
Update on Bury-based steam locomotive No. 46428
The Bury Standard 4 Group has released a short update on Ivatt Class 2 Mogul No. 46428, which is based on the East Lancashire Railway.…
Watch: Diesels take over the East Lancashire Railway with popular gala
The East Lancashire Railway held its ever-popular Summer Diesel Gala back in June and brought in some excellent visitors to the railway. The railway runs…