Back on track with a busy event calendar
A PACKED calendar of events has been announced by East Lancashire Railway (ELR) ahead of its reopening this month.
Train enthusiasts can kick off their return to the railway with a chance to see Royal Scot at the Spring Steam Gala and couples can enjoy a Valentine’s dinner aboard one of the iconic Pullman-style carriages.
At half-term aspiring witches and wizards can gather at the ELR, for a day of sharing spells and magic themed fun.
Visitors, young and old, will enjoy an array of performances from magical creatures before boarding the Wizard Express, for a two-hour round trip through the Irwell Valley of wonders.
Wizards’ Adventure
Day will take place on Wednesday, February 16, and the event returns for a selection of dates later on in the year: April 6, April 13 and June 1.
Dinosaur lovers will be able to have a close encounter with prehistoric creatures before being transported back to the Jurassic period on a steam train ride through the Irwell Valley.
Dinky Dinosaur Adventure Day will take place on Thursday, February 17 and will
return for dates later on in the year: April 7, April 14 and June 2.
The ELR will also be launching the world’s first pirate steam train, where children can earn their sea-legs learning the basics of map reading and singing sea shanties.
Pirate Adventure Day for half-term will take place on Friday February 18, and then the event will return for a selection of dates later on in the year:
April 8 and April 15.
Trainspotters will be able to enjoy ELR’s display of diesel locomotives as they hurtle up and down the railway. Other events include the Spring Steam Gala in late February and the Valentine’s Dinner, held on February 12.
To buy tickets or for more information on any of the events, visit www. eastlancsrailway.org.uk or contact East Lancashire Railway at 0333 320 2830.