A couple who have volunteered on a heritage railway line for a combined total of 83 years have said Christmas is "a very special time" for the charity. Chandra and Richard Law, who both give their ...

For those who prefer a closer look, the Flying Scotsman will be on static display at both the Heywood and Bury Station.

The iconic Flying Scotsman train is returning to the East Lancashire Railway with dates confirmed for summer 2026.

The incident took place between Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 at the ELR Baron Street site. The cost of the damage is expected to exceed £5,000 for the glass replacement and labour alone.

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The East Lancashire Railwayh is to welcome A3 No. 60103 Flying Scotsman in 2026. The famous locomotive will make a visit in June thanks to the National Railway Museum and Northern Steam. On the 5th, ...

A £12m plan to turn East Lancashire Railway (ELR) into the "best heritage railway in the UK" has been approved by Bury Council. Launched in 1987, the heritage service attracted about 200,000 visitors ...

The new chairman of the East Lancashire Railway Trust plans to get Heywood station’s regeneration back on track. Brian Davies, of Woodland Road, believes railway bosses should make the town a focal ...

In June 2026 the iconic Flying Scotsman will return to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR). In a rare opportunity to see this ...

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