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…
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News from the East Lancashire Railway
Steam locomotive No. 80097 returns to service
BR Standard 4MT No. 80097 was taken out of service in 2022 following major boiler issues.
Furness Railway No. 20 set for return visit to the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that they will be welcoming Furness Railway No. 20 back to the railway this Autumn. Furness Railway No. 20…
Work progresses on Bury-based steam locomotives
The Bury Standard 4 group has released an update on the work it is carrying out on two steam locomotives, numbers 80097 and 46428.
May update on overhaul of Ivatt Mogul 46428
The Bury Standard 4 Group has issued a report on the latest progress in overhauling Ivatt 2-6-0 No. 46428.
East Lancashire Railway withdraws steam locomotives due to fire risk
The East Lancashire Railway has suspended steam operations due to the fire risk. The fire risk is across the region due to the ongoing dry…
Southern Locomotives gives progress report on engines
Southern Locomotives Ltd (SLL) has issued updates on progress with several of its locomotives.
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…
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
