East Lancashire Railway.
The East Lancashire Railway offers over 12 miles of track between Heywood and Rawtenstall
with intermediate stations at Bury, Summerseat, Irwell Vale, and Ramsbottom.
Throughout the year there are special events such as A Day Out with Thomas,
Santa Specials, Steam and Diesel Galas.
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Address:
East Lancashire Railway, Bury Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0EY
Website: east-lancs-rly.co.uk
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Some of the best heritage
railways...... |
England: Great
Central Railway. |
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England:
Bluebell Railway. |
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England:
West Somerset Railway |
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Scotland:
Strathspey Steam Railway |
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Wales:
Snowdon Mountain Railway |
Recommended ...... |
Read: The life of George Stephenson and of his son Robert Stephenson; comprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the railway locomotive (1868)
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Read: Rails Through the Forest: The Severn & Wye Railway, Norchard to Coleford, Cinderford and Lydbrook 1945-2012 (Railway Heritage)
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Read: Great Britain's Heritage Railways: The Rise of the Railway Preservation Movement (Railway Heritage)
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Read: The Essential Guide to Welsh Heritage and Scenic Railways (X Series)
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Read: British Steam: Scottish Railways
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