| East Lancashire Railway - merged topics Posted by grahame at 14:01, 27th July 2017 |     |
And now the East Lancs ...
https://www.facebook.com/eastlancsrailway/posts/1808888159128978
It's been a week of mixed emotions for us at the ELR, from celebrating our 30th Anniversary and the dedication of our inspiring volunteers on Tuesday to cleaning up the aftermath of mindless vandals.
Over the past week we have been subject to a series of vandal attacks which have seen a number of vehicles damaged by graffiti, forced entry and smashed windows.
We have estimated that it will cost between £20,000 - £30,000 to repair the damage, as well as a lot of time and effort. It is deeply saddening for the entire ELR family to see both our heritage and hard work destroyed.
Over the past week we have been subject to a series of vandal attacks which have seen a number of vehicles damaged by graffiti, forced entry and smashed windows.
We have estimated that it will cost between £20,000 - £30,000 to repair the damage, as well as a lot of time and effort. It is deeply saddening for the entire ELR family to see both our heritage and hard work destroyed.
| East Lancashire Railway - vandalism Posted by grahame at 16:20, 27th July 2017 | |
Just published in the Bury Times
THREE teenagers have been charged in connection with vandalism at East Lancashire Railway in Bury.
Two girls aged 13 and 14 have been charged with criminal damage as has a 13-year-old boy.
They cannot be named for legal reasons.
Two girls aged 13 and 14 have been charged with criminal damage as has a 13-year-old boy.
They cannot be named for legal reasons.
We have often called for ladies to be involved with rail matters due to the tremendous gender bias seen in some quarters.
| East Lancashire Railway - vandalism Posted by ChrisB at 17:35, 27th July 2017 | |
Bury lasses are quite able to do anything the Bury lads get up to.
A weekend night in Bury and you'll realise this
| East Lancashire Railway - vandalism Posted by John R at 19:25, 27th July 2017 | |
I hope, if convicted, their parents have to pay for the damage.
| East Lancs Railway Incident - 22/12/2019 Posted by SandTEngineer at 22:45, 22nd December 2019 | |
A minor incident on the ELR: https://youtu.be/OUzgkAGZ3aI
| Re: East Lancs Railway Incident - 22/12/2019 Posted by TaplowGreen at 06:11, 23rd December 2019 | |
Whoops!
| Re: East Lancs Railway Incident - 22/12/2019 Posted by Oxonhutch at 06:22, 23rd December 2019 | |
The tail lamp on the loco says it all. It was most unfortunate that the corridor connections snagged - looked like a lamp bracket - and did so much damage to both loco and stock.
Questions to be asked include, who performed the continuity brake test? - the hoses weren't connected either.
| Re: East Lancs Railway Incident - 22/12/2019 Posted by Western Pathfinder at 08:52, 23rd December 2019 | |
No9 had been uncoupled and was drawing forward to take on water,however the rake did not have a tender connection,and had been clipped into place,someone didn't release the clips !...
| Re: East Lancashire Railway - merged topics Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 12:16, 22nd January 2026 | |
From the BBC:
Heritage railway to expand in Network Rail link-up
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The heritage railway charity is known for its annual Santa Special service
Volunteers at a heritage railway have teamed up with Network Rail to expand their offering.
More than 800 volunteers help to run the East Lancashire Railway (ELR), which was originally built in the railway boom of the 1840s.
A Network Rail spokesperson said its partnership with ELR would enable the charity to offer more heritage rail experiences, community events and learning opportunities.
They said this would include hosting the Railway 200 Inspiration train - a travelling exhibition charting the past, present and future of railways.
The exhibition runs at Bury Bolton Street station until Saturday as part of a national tour.
The agreement will enable railway materials no longer needed on the national rail network - including rails, sleepers and equipment - to be reused safely on the country's heritage lines, helping to keep historic trains running while reducing waste and costs.
Phil James, Network Rail's north-west route director, said working with heritage railways like the ELR "allows us to give new life to materials that would otherwise be recycled, while also supporting organisations that do such important work in preserving railway history".
ELR chairman Mike Kelly said the partnership would "provide vital access to heritage fixtures and fittings, some of which are unavailable".
The ELR was closed to passengers by British Rail in 1972. It was rebuilt later that decade and into the 1980s, reopening between Bury and Ramsbottom in 1987 before then being extended to Rawtenstall and Heywood.
The 12.5 mile (20km) heritage route runs through the scenic Irwell Valley, passing industrial relics, factories, fields and cottages. It is a popular tourist attraction, particularly at Christmas when it operates Santa Specials, which are only made possible due to a team of more than 800 volunteers.
[Image from here is not available to guests]
The heritage railway charity is known for its annual Santa Special service
Volunteers at a heritage railway have teamed up with Network Rail to expand their offering.
More than 800 volunteers help to run the East Lancashire Railway (ELR), which was originally built in the railway boom of the 1840s.
A Network Rail spokesperson said its partnership with ELR would enable the charity to offer more heritage rail experiences, community events and learning opportunities.
They said this would include hosting the Railway 200 Inspiration train - a travelling exhibition charting the past, present and future of railways.
The exhibition runs at Bury Bolton Street station until Saturday as part of a national tour.
The agreement will enable railway materials no longer needed on the national rail network - including rails, sleepers and equipment - to be reused safely on the country's heritage lines, helping to keep historic trains running while reducing waste and costs.
Phil James, Network Rail's north-west route director, said working with heritage railways like the ELR "allows us to give new life to materials that would otherwise be recycled, while also supporting organisations that do such important work in preserving railway history".
ELR chairman Mike Kelly said the partnership would "provide vital access to heritage fixtures and fittings, some of which are unavailable".
The ELR was closed to passengers by British Rail in 1972. It was rebuilt later that decade and into the 1980s, reopening between Bury and Ramsbottom in 1987 before then being extended to Rawtenstall and Heywood.
The 12.5 mile (20km) heritage route runs through the scenic Irwell Valley, passing industrial relics, factories, fields and cottages. It is a popular tourist attraction, particularly at Christmas when it operates Santa Specials, which are only made possible due to a team of more than 800 volunteers.
