Appeal launched to cover cost of crankshaft repairs on Class 40 locomotive
The Class 40 Preservation Society has announced that, sadly, a crack in the crankshaft of Class 40 No. 40135 has been detected.
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News from the East Lancashire Railway
Steam trains set to return to Bury as East Lancashire Railway announces reopening date
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that it will begin running a limited service from Saturday 1st August 2020.
Pete Waterman offers model railway tour to help East Lancashire Railway
Pop producer, Pete Waterman, is offering a private tour of his model railway to help keep the future of the East Lancashire Railway secure.
Pete Waterman asks for donations towards East Lancashire Railway Support Fund
Pete Waterman, steam enthusiast and President of the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society, has released a video asking for the public to donat…
Farewell to steam locomotive 60009 Union of South Africa on the Mainline
Yesterday, Wednesday 22th of April 2020, saw the mainline boiler certificate expire for London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) A4 Class No.60009 "Uni…
Coronavirus: Event Changes at the East Lancs RailwayÂ
The East Lancashire Railway has posted an update on a number of upcoming events which will now be altered due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Flying Scotsman event POSTPONED – East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that the Scotsman on Stage event has been postponed.
Coronavirus: The full list of railways affected by Covid-19
As new government guidance sets in, which says travel if only necessary, and avoid social contact, many railways are cancelling events, and worse, clo…
Britannia Weekend postponed, but Easter steam trains will run, says East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that they have postponed their Best of British weekend.
Steam locomotive 6412 to visit the East Lancashire Railway this weekend!
The East Lancashire Railway has announced that 0-6-0 6412 will be visiting them for their Spring Steam Gala, which will take place 6th - 8th March 202…
