DMU Gala @ East Lancs Railway ELR

Fans of railcars won’t want to miss our annual Diesel Multiple Unit Gala. Usually seen supporting their larger cousins, this event sees the diminutive DMUs take centre stage.

Members of our home fleet will be running all DMU services on an intensive timetable throughout the entire weekend. Come along to take a ride with your favourite.

The event pays tribute to the post-Beeching era of British Rail in the 1970’s and 80’s, when the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) was entrusted to operations across branch lines within the northwest, and the daily commute to major centres including Preston, Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria.

Ticketing Information

Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR on your handheld device) ready for inspection.

Advance discount fares are available to purchase up until midnight the day prior to travel.

Discounted One Day Rover Family Packages are available for:
• 2 Adults and up to 3 Children (3-17 Yrs): £67 (Advance) / £74.50 (On the Day)
• 1 Adult and 2 Children (3-17 Yrs): £50:50 (Advance) / £56 (On the Day)
Select the number of tickets you need, and the discount will applied to the basket.

Day Rover Tickets are also available for the following (please show your pass on day of travel):
• Resident Permit Holders
• ELRPS Member
• ATOC Members

Caravan and Motorhome Day Rover tickets are not valid at this event

Children under sixteen years of age are only permitted to enter the company’s trains, stations or other premises when accompanied by a responsible adult.