East Lancs Railway – Small Engines Weekend

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Gothenburg at Ramsbottom on the East Lancs Railway during the Spring Steam Gala
Gothenburg at Ramsbottom // Credit: RailAdvent

Gothenburg on the East Lancs RailwayAnother special event is happening this weekend (16/17th April 2016) at the East Lancs Railway. This weekend is Small Engines Weekend.

Why not spend the weekend with some of the smaller and more rarely seen locomotives (both steam and diesel)  as these small and mighty engines take their place in the spotlight.

Locomotives set to be in action are:

Diesel

  • , 08721 (Courtesy of Alstom Train Care Centre Longsight)
  • , D2062
  • Class 03, D2084 (Courtesy of The Jubilee Locomotive Company)
  • , 09024
  • , D9531 ‘Ernest’
  • Class 14, D9537 ‘Eric’
  • , 73001 (Courtesy of Dean Forest Diesel Association)

Steam

  • MSC 32 ‘Gothenburg’
  • WD 132 ‘Sapper’
  • 12322 L&Y A Class
  • Beatrice Hunslet 0-6-0ST (Courtesy of Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway)
Timetables are available on the day, or print your own off and plan your day in advanced by clicking here – and clicking ‘open’ to download your own copy of the timetable.

Fares for this event can be found by clicking here – You can also pay on the day at manned stations.

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