East Lancs Railway

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

All aboard for a day of big adventure! Activities Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will...

The Wizarding Adventure

Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry? Join madcap mages and wacky witches on a spellbinding adventure where you will work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick skills and practice your potions. Just keep your eyes out for the...

An Evening with John Cameron & The Union of South Africa

Evening lunch with two locomotive legends! John Cameron has a long history with the British Railway Industry. In the early to mid-90s he was the chairman of ScotRail and a member of the British Railways Board and even operated his own railway. He has experience as both a driver and...

Autumn Steam Gala

Join a host of The  East Lancashire Railway’s legendary home fleet for an intensive weekend of all diesel passenger services.Please Note, when purchasing an ATOC/ELRPS or Resident Permit Ticket, you must hold the relevant pass and have it available to present on the day of travel.  Caravan & Motor Home...

Traditional Afternoon Tea 2022

There is no finer way to while away a few hours than indulging in a spot of Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a homemade scone along with a selection of sandwiches and cakes whilst delighting in the vintage ambience on board our immaculately restored dining train with this quintessentially British treat.£43.00 /...

Midweek Luncheon 2022

Come and enjoy a great value, two-course lunch on board a historic steam train, surrounded by the vintage luxury and sophistication of our Pullman-style carriages – the perfect way to break up your day out in the region.£41.00 per adult for 2022£31.00 per child for 2022The prices shown above include...

Halloween Ghost Train

Dare you take a ride on the Halloween Ghost Train? Enlist with the ELR’s elite monster squad and brave the smiling spooks and grinning ghosts of this haunted heritage train as you attempt to break an ancient curse. Meet a Vampire called Brian, a goofy Zombie called Bob and a...

Red Rose Evening

Join us for one of our flagship experiences and divulge in a culinary evening of elegance and opulence. Dine away the evening with a fantastic selection of food and drink, soaking up the atmospheric carriages whilst passing through the idyllic countryside!£64.50 per adult for 2022The prices shown above include the...

Rail Ale Trail

Does chugging through lush valleys and pretty villages,stopping at some of the finest drinking establishments en route to sample apint of locally brewed ale sound like the ideal way to spend a day? Then embarkon a Rail Ale Trail and explore the fascinating history, heritage and hops that the area...

Murder Mystery Evening

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Poirot? An adorer of all things Agatha Christie? Then put on your thinking cap and work up an appetite for some serious sleuthing with a Murder Mystery Night. These popular evenings are hosted by the award winning After Dark Entertainment and guarantee an...

DWD - Lancastrian Lunch 2022

Sit back, relax and enjoy a traditional Sunday Lunch on a steam train. Get on board one of our heritage Pullman-style carriages and enjoy a leisurely Sunday afternoon as one of our historic steam engines pulls you through the stunning Lancashire countryside.£51.00 per adult for 2022£41.00 per child for 2022The...

Christmas Crafts

Cracking Christmas Crafts for kids!One of the best parts of the festive season is decorating. Whether you’re trussing up a tree, tangling tinsel around the mantlepiece or decking the halls with boughs of holly, hanging decorations is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. That goes double when...

Christmas Lunch

Festive treat for the family? Christmas night out with friends or colleagues? All are welcome on board our wonderful Christmas dining train as we steam through Lancashire’s winter wonderland, winding past picture postcard villages and fairy-lit stations.£51.00 per adult for 2022£41.00 per child for 2022The prices shown above include the...

Christmas Dinner

Festive treat for the family? Christmas night out with friends or colleagues? All are welcome on board our wonderful Christmas dining train as we steam through Lancashire’s winter wonderland, winding past picture postcard villages and fairy-lit stations.£61.50 per adult for 2022The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) +...

Heywood Santa Shuttle - Add Ons

Santa Shuttles are timetabled to depart Heywood and arrive at Bury with plenty of time to spare to make your Santa Train departure. To book tickets please select your departure from Heywood to Bury.  Your ticket is sold on an open return basis meaning that you can return on any...

Santa Special

2. Heywood to Ramsbottom

9. ELRPS Member

One Full Line Return Trip

Caravan & Motorhome Club Member Ticket

Day Rover Ticket (All Day Travel) 2022