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East Lancashire Railway has suspended steam train services amid concerns about wildfires. Bosses at the heritage railway, which runs from Heywood to Rawstenstall through Bury, say all scheduled ...
PREPARATIONS for the re-opening of the East Lancashire Railway are being hampered by continuing instances of fly-tipping and vandalism along the track. Those running the heritage railway line have ...
It's a great day out for train enthusiasts young and old and trips with East Lancashire Railway just got cheaper. The attraction has launched its special offer Family Explorer ticket, which works ...
A heritage railway has been hosting a gala recognising record-breaking steam trains to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Visitors to East Lancashire Railway have been given the ...
The East Lancashire Railway will once again host its Halloween ghost trains, due to popular demand. Organisers are calling for visitors to don their best fancy dress before walking through the ...
A train-mad couple who have adorned the whole front of their home in railway memorabilia have told how they are being inundated with visitors wanting to "come and take selfies". Eric and Wendy Coupe, ...
New calls for investment in east Lancashire transport including reopening the Colne-Skipton railway link have been made ...
This year the Winter Wonderland at East Lancashire Railway is opening earlier, with the first train leaving Bury Bolton Street with Santa aboard leaving on Saturday November 26. Visitors will be ...
A themed Halloween event is returning to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) this October. The legendary 'scream train' will be back on the Bury line for Halloween fun and live entertainment which ...
East Lancashire Railway has suspended steam train services amid concerns about wildfires. Bosses at the heritage railway, which runs from Heywood to Rawstenstall through Bury, say all scheduled steam ...