ELR Diesel Group

The Official volunteer-led East Lancashire Railway Diesel Group Twitter page - for Loco Rosters, Roster changes, Event Info and News associated with the ELR:DG.

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

Tickets can now be booked for 'The Bury Bhuna', our 2026 Summer Diesel Gala Friday evening curry train, hauled by visiting Class 20 20303.

📅 Friday 3rd July
⏱️ Departing Bury at 17.05

To book your ticket*, visit:
https://t.co/Gplz0tSRez

*Friday Day Rover Ticket also required

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

🚨Your third and final Summer Diesel Gala visitor!🚆

We’re excited to announce 20303 will be visiting us in its attractive new livery, courtesy of @Swietelsky_UK

We’re incredibly grateful to our industry partners who continue to support us!

🎟️ Book now: https://t.co/m2GLbXoNcu

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

🚆 Your next Summer Diesel Gala visitor is here!

We’re thrilled to announce Class 37 No. 37610 will be appearing courtesy of @Swietelsky_UK. The ex-DRS loco will be in action across all four days, a rare chance to catch this elusive machine!

🎟️ Book now: https://t.co/Gplz0tSRez

[Tom McAtee Photography @McateeTom]

D5054 recently repainted and renumbered too D5053 runs alongside the River Irwell this morning with the 11:05 Rawtenstall to Heywood service. 13th July 2025. 📸 ☀️

⭐️ Gift Store ⬇️🏞️🚂
https://t.co/ofSLbUKCR0

#railways #class24 #rawtenstall #lancashire #britishrail #ukrailways

[Tom McAtee Photography @McateeTom]

A quick nip out for 56006 yesterday to catch her climbing over Roch Valley Viaduct, Peel Tower can just be seen top right.
10th Aug 2025. 📸☀️

⭐️ Gift Store ⬇️🏞️🚂
https://t.co/ofSLbULaGy

#class56 #brblue #britishrail #railways

[Tom McAtee Photography @McateeTom]

Scottish Vibes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is portrayed by 37275 whilst it roars away from its booked stop at Irwell Vale with the 09:30 Bury to Rawtenstall service. 11th Aug 2012. 📸☀️

⭐️ 2026 Railway Calendar ⬇️🏞️🚂
https://t.co/lPHd3rK40t

#class37 #railways #britishrail #brblue #ukrail #trains

[Nigel @njvphotographee]

Hi all , thought I would share this video with you of the ⁦@elrdiesel⁩ simplex shunting . It’s a bit outrageous fun really . The loco has been restored to its Woolworths red livery

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

🚨Important Update - For the remainder of today’s service @eastlancsrly - Sunday 21/09/25

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

The ‘RAT’ is Out of the Bag!🐀

Long-term ELR resident Class 24, D5054, has been freshly outshopped for our Summer Diesel Gala in two-tone green, masquerading as long-lost classmate D5053…

We’re sure you will agree, the Diesel Group & ELR Paid Staff have done a STERLING job! ✨

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

Summer Diesel Gala 2025 - DAY ONE - is here and is in full swing! 💨

Please do SHARE your photos 📸 with us throughout the event, the sun this morning has set us up for a cracking first day!☀️

#ELRSummer25

For Info & Tickets:
https://t.co/JuxtIdUSew

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

🎣The ‘Irwell Valley Fryer’ featuring Class 31, 31108 – Friday 4th July!

Complete your Friday visit to the Summer Diesel Gala with Fish & Chips on board, hauled by visiting Class 31, 31108, courtesy of A1A Locomotives

Limited Spaces - For Info & Tickets:
https://t.co/JuxtIdUkoY

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

🚨ONLY TWO DAYS TO GO💨

Our Summer Diesel Gala kicks off on Thursday through to Sunday 6th July:

- 12x Locomotives, incl 4x Visitors
- Burrs Photo Charter incl. run past with 75Ton Crane and 31108
- Brake Van Rides
- Class 09 Driver Ex

Info & Tickets:
https://t.co/JuxtIdUkoY

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

Roster Update:
A precautionary reduction in Steam Locos has altered this weekend's traction…

Saturday 21st - D9531 will operate the Diesel Diagram with 47765 moving across to the Steam Diagram

Sunday 22nd remains 56006 on the Diesel Diagram, with 47765 covering the Steam

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

Class 14 D9531 will be hauling the Diesel Diagrams this coming weekend (14th/15th June).

For Timetables & Fares, please visit:
https://t.co/seR0Hp71qw

[East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society @ELRPSociety]

It's less than a month until @eastlancsrly @elrdiesel Summer Diesel Gala, with visiting Class 31, 37, 50 & 57. Expect Brake van rides, fish and chip specials and more... More details and book tickets (ELRPS members can travel at privilege rate) at https://t.co/ljq35opmUV

[ELR Diesel Group @elrdiesel]

Shades of Laira inside Baron Street Works this afternoon, with a BR Blue dominance!

Class 25279 undergoing bufferbeam repairs, including No.2 Cab removed, whilst Class 52 No. 1041 ‘Western Prince’ has moved into the shed following relocation from Castlecroft
📸 @LiamBarnesPhoto

[East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society @ELRPSociety]

Our next volunteer recruitment tour on the @eastlancsrly is this Saturday 14th June, book now to begin your volunteering journey and discover the wide variety of different departments you can join to best suit your skillset and interests... https://t.co/M5t7BYL6IC

[Tom McAtee Photography @McateeTom]

Welcome back 56006 !! Great to see her finally back in action today. Well done to the Class 56 Group. If locos did Drag racing would it come out on top? 🎥 🔥

⭐️ Gift Store ⬇️🏞️🚂
https://t.co/ofSLbUKCR0

[Stockport Trains @StockportTrains]

NORTON FITZWARREN: 50015
Running round at Norton Fitzwarren. Good day so far.