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ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, May 25, 2026.

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  1. polmadie

    polmadie Well-Known Member

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    On previous visits (280) 7828 7029 Buckley Wells.jpg (730) 7828 Ramsbottom ELR. .jpg .
     
    polmadie, Aug 5, 2026
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  3. polmadie

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    I can't remember, but we usually went in January.
     
    polmadie, Aug 6, 2026
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    i'd go for Jan 94.
    Santa operations would have got in the way during December
     
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    Clue for the 3rd and final visitor.

    "We won’t keep you waiting as long this time, who’s ready for another guest announcement for our 2026 Autumn Steam Gala!

    A few teasers to get everyone guessing…

    - An ELR debut, the very first time this particular loco is visiting our railway…
    - Built the same year that L&Y 1300 entered traffic, and the same year L&Y 752 was rebuilt as a saddle tank locomotive…
    - The furthest North that this loco has ever been!..

    We can’t wait for this one! Stay tuned at 6pm this evening "

     
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    black5, Aug 10, 2026
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    SECR O1 No. 65 announced as third guest
     
    Ben Jenden, Aug 10, 2026
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    Hmm, nice decorated machine, hope they don't mind it getting dirty :D
     
    Britfoamer, Aug 11, 2026
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    Autumn Steam Gala 2026 - Ride The Goods, By Night! [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

    On Saturday 17th October we are very excited to be running our period 1960’s Goods train late into the evening, watch the sunset over the Irwell Valley, before seeing sparks fly and steam fill the night sky…

    Better still, we are offering the best seats in the house by riding on the two Brake vans in the train, these tickets will be a supplement fare and will go on sale with the general release of tickets next week but will be very limited places! The current itinerary for the brake vans is as follows:

    17.15 Bury – Rawtenstall Bay Platform with O1 No. 65
    18.40 Rawtenstall Bay Platform – Heywood with S15 30506
    19.43 Heywood – Ramsbottom with S15 30506
    20.20 Ramsbottom – Bury with S15 30506

    There will also be another service running even later, so it’ll be a night to remember!

    [​IMG][​IMG] Full details and ticket release for the gala coming next week, keep an eye on social media and our website: https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/autumn-steam-gala
     
    black5, Aug 22, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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    I hope not too many sparks on the freight to fly as suggested in view of the prevailing conditions, probably a lot of rain to fall before then anyhow.
     
    Britfoamer, Aug 23, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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