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The East Lancashire Railway is a twelve-and-a-half-mile (20 km) heritage railway line in North West England which runs between Heywood, Greater Manchester and Rawtenstall in Lancashire. There are intermediate stations at Bury Bolton Street , Burrs Country Park , Summerseat and Ramsbottom , with the line crossing the border into Rossendale ...
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The East Lancashire Railway line – as the North-South route becomes known – officially opens to British steam locomotives, becoming a lifeline to the people of the Irwell Valley and helping the growing industrial towns and villages to thrive.
Aug 3, 2013 · Explore dining. From Heywood to. Rawtenstall, every stop. is a start. A 12 mile line including stunning scenery. 7 stations packed with things to do. There’s so much to explore along the East Lancashire Railway, you won’t know where to begin. That’s OK. Start at any stop. Hop on, hop off and just enjoy your journey with us.
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SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. The East Lancashire Railway is a twelve-and-a-half-mile (20 km) heritage railway line in North West England which runs between Heywood, Greater Manchester and Rawtenstall in Lancashire. There are intermediate stations at Bury Bolton Street, Burrs Country Park, Summerseat and Ramsbottom, with the line crossing the border into ...
Our History. The ELR has a long and rich heritage, from all the way back when the very first trains steamed into Bury Station in the 1840s. The development of the line and all of its local railway stations was a key part of the Industrial Revolution in Lancashire, and it’s been an integral part of the area’s growth and identity ever since.
DMUs. Engine Shed. Home About Us Meet the Locomotives. Discover who’s who on the East Lancashire Railway, and learn some amazing facts about each of our magnificent steam engines and dazzling diesels.
