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EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY
2021
Union of South africa
LNER Gresley A4 4-6-2 60009 Union of South Africa in action on some of its final running days the East Lancashire Railway during 2019 and 2021. The steam locomotive is seen in action during steam gala events, normal running days and running in on a mixed freight train.
Ivatt 2MT Charter
18th October 2021
3P20 Parcels Group photographic charter with visiting Ivatt 2MT 41312 from the Mid Hants Railway 'The Watercress Line'
Autumn Steam Gala
15th October 2021
Visiting Locomotives:
Ivatt 2MT 41312 from the Mid Hants Railway
GWR 4-6-0 7820 Dinmore Manor from the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
LMS Jinty 47298 following overhaul at Ian Riley
Home Fleet:
L&Y 0-6-0ST 51456
L&Y 0-6-0 52322
SR 4-6-2 34092 City of Wells
GWR 0-6-2T 5643
BR Standard 4MT 2-6-4T 80097
Pick up goods FXps
6th to 8th October 2021
Three days of footplate experiences featuring fresh from overhaul Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 0-6-0 52322, alongside 0-6-0ST 752/51456 and British Railways Standard 4MT 2-6-4T 80097
Thomas the tank engine comes to ramsbottom
3rd October 2021
MSC 0-6-0T 32 Gothenburg at the head of Thomas' shuttle train, top and tailed with a class 47 diesel locomotive between Bury and Ramsbottom.
ANN & BRITISH TAR
10th September 2021
3P20 Parcels Group photographic charter with fresh from overhaul vertical boilered Sentinel Works No.7232 of 1927 "Ann". Joining "Ann" for the charter was former MSC diesel 4002 Arundel Castle, a locomotive which is highly likely to of crossed paths with "Ann" during its working life.
Flying Scotsman
29th & 30th August and 4th September 2021
LNER A3 60103 Flying Scotsman in pre-booked specials. Flying Scotsman was joined by LNER A4 60009 Union of South Africa, SR 4-6-2 34092 City of Wells and Class 33 33109 Captain Bill Smith. The event included the A4s final operating day before withdrawal with boiler problems.
a sunny sunday at townsend fold
22nd August 2021
A Sunday service on the ELR. Furness Railway Trusts' GWR 0-6-2T 5643 hauled the first passenger service of the day, before going onto Dining with Distinction duties. The afternoon steam services were handled by Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 0-6-0ST 752/51456. The days diesel services were hauled by Class 25 25279.
summer diesel gala
WElls on a diner
26th June 2021
Southern Railway 4-6-2 34092 City of Wells on an evening Dining with Distinction.
A4 at half term
2nd & 4th June 2021
LNER A4 4-6-2 60009 Union of South Africa in action, seen departing Ramsbottom, Brooksbottom Viaduct and Irwell Vale.
A4 on freight
27th May 2021
LNER A4 4-6-2 60009 Union of South Africa on a days test running with a mxied freight train, seen through Burrs.
5643 at townsend fold
15th May 2021
assessment trains
25th April 2021
Bulleid Light Pacific 34092 City of Wells and Class 47 D1501 are captured on crew refresher assessment trains after the Winter 2021 lockdown, seen coming in and out of Ramsbottom sidings.