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.
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
🚨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
🚆 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
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. 📸 ☀️
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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. 📸☀️
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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 ⬇️🏞️🚂
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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
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! ✨
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
🎣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
🚨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
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
Class 14 D9531 will be hauling the Diesel Diagrams this coming weekend (14th/15th June).
For Timetables & Fares, please visit:
https://t.co/seR0Hp71qw
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
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
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
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? 🎥 🔥
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