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Day Out With Thomas at the East Lancashire Railway (October)

📅 Sat 3 – Sun 4 Oct 2026📍 East Lancashire Railway, Bury Bolton Street Station, Greater ManchesterBL9 0EY

The licensed Day Out With Thomas event returns to the East Lancashire Railway on 3 and 4 October 2026, its third visit of the year after May and July dates. Children can meet Thomas the Tank Engine and friends, ride the trains and join themed family activities along the line.

What’s on

  • Meet Thomas the Tank Engine
  • Rides along the Irwell Valley line
  • Character appearances and family activities
  • Final Thomas weekend of 2026 at the ELR
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