Latest update on the restoration of steam locomotive 46428
The Bury Standard 4 Group completes the next stage in the restoration of Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 No 46428 after setbacks due to the pandemic
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News from the East Lancashire Railway
Restoration of regular Rawtenstall, Bury, Manchester service takes step forward
The restoration of passenger services between Rawtenstall, Bury and Manchester has taken the next step towards coming to fruition.
Bury return for steam locomotive 60009 Union of South Africa this November
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that LNER A4 No. 60009 'Union of South Africa' will be returning to Bury Bolton Street this November.
60009 Union of South Africa: A4 steam locomotive “formally” withdrawn from service
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa has been withdrawn from service.
East Lancashire Railway launch raffle with Flying Scotsman prizes
The East Lancashire Railway in Bury has launched a new raffle to raise money for the railway which offers the winner a whole bunch of Flying Scotsman …
New cafe opens at Heywood station on the East Lancashire Railway
Yesterday (Sat 26th June) saw the opening of a new cafe on the East Lancashire Railway at Heywood station.
Thomas the Tank Engine set to return to the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that Thomas the Tank Engine will be returning this Summer.
East Lancashire Railway set to run more steam trains
From June, services will be expanded to include trains five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday.
East Lancashire Railway welcomes £100k grant after lockdown leaves line ‘fighting for its future’
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that they have received a £100,000 grant from the second round of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund.
Saturday Snippets: More rail related news – 24th April 2021
A brief look at more of the recent railway news not covered elsewhere on the RailAdvent news pages.