18Sep
Autumn Diesel Gala at the East Lancashire Railway
Bury Bolton Street Station, Bury · Greater Manchester
0 miles awayRailways Fri 18 – Sun 20 Sep 2026
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Santa Specials at the East Lancashire Railway
The railway marks almost 40 years of Santa Specials with steam-hauled trips from a decorated Bury Bolton Street through the Irwell Valley to Rawtenstall, a round trip of about 80 minutes. Carols with a brass band, a mince pie and festive tipple, and a visit from Santa are included, running 28 and 29 November then selected dates from 5 to 24 December 2026.
What’s on
- Almost 40 years of ELR Santa Specials
- 80 minute steam round trip to Rawtenstall
- Brass band carols on board
- Full date-by-date price table published
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Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bury · Greater Manchester
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Day Out With Thomas at the East Lancashire Railway (October)
East Lancashire Railway, Bury Bolton Street Station, Bury · Greater Manchester
0 miles awayRailways Sat 3 – Sun 4 Oct 2026