
	Where results make sense

Topic: East Lancashire Railway

Related Topics

North Norfolk Railway

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Caledonian Railway (Brechin)

West Somerset Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

British Rail Class 31

List of British heritage and private railways

Nene Valley Railway

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

British Rail Class 03

Princess Royal Class

Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends

Wallpaper group

British Rail Class 24

In the News (Mon 7 Dec 09)

Northern Trust

Marvin Harrison

Peter Chernin

Gary Locke

Match Play

Penelope Cruz

Mickey Rourke

AR Rahman

Danny Boyle

Hugh Jackman

	East Lancashire Railway : History
		It is doubtful if, in the railway mania of the 1840's anyone could have foreseen, that less than 100 years later, many lines would have fallen out of use but for the efforts of railway preservation societies.
		The East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society was formed in 1968 with a view to preserving a section of the former East Lancashire Railway, focusing on a section of line near Helmshore, but unfortunately this plan did not come to fruition.
		The East Lancashire Light Railway Company which leases the railway from the Trust and is responsible for the day to day running of the railway and is the formal legal structure under which the Society works.
	east-lancs-rly.co.uk /?p=history&m=43 (778 words)

	East Lancashire Railway : Home
		A trip on the East Lancashire Railway is journey back in time.
		It was opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe and was a popular passenger and freight route which served the Irwell Valley from Bury, via Ramsbottom, to Rawtenstall and beyond.
		1972 saw the last passengers travel on the Bury to Rawtenstall section, and that would have been the end of an era had the East Lancashire Preservation Society not been committed to restoring the line to its former glory.
	www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk (418 words)

	Bury in Greater Manchester, formerly Bury in Lancashire
		The supporting creatures are taken from the crests of Radcliffe and Prestwich and represent 2 of their old established families, the Radcliffes and the Egertons.
		To quote ELR's own literature "a trip on the East Lancashire Railway is a journey back in time".
		Join the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society to become involved with volunteers in the running and operational aspects of ELR.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /towns/bury2.html (746 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Lancashire \| Man killed as train hits car
		The train was run by the privately-operated East Lancashire Railway, on the line running from Bury in Greater Manchester to Rawtenstall.
		Lancashire police, fire service and an air ambulance were called to the crash, which happened as the train pulled into Irwell Vale station on its way to Bury.
		It was reopened by the ELR with the help of Bury and Rossendale Councils in 1991 as a weekend tourist attraction.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/uk_news/england/lancashire/3027877.stm (337 words)

	Steam Railways in Manchester and Northwest England
		The "La'al Ratty", as the railway is known locally, was originally opened in 1975 to bring iron ore from nearby mines to the Furness Railway on the coast.
		The old Furness Railway Station has been converted into "The Ratty Arms" a warm friendly inn where bar meals and suppers are served all year round with a choice of real ales.
		The Railway Museum at Ravenglass houses an exhibition of Railway memorabilia and local history with photographic collection, relics and models accompanied by audio-visual presentation.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /daytrips/out/steam.html (864 words)

	East Lancashire Railway 1844-1859 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Manchester, Bury, and Rossendale Railway was incorporated in 1844, as a means of affording direct communication between Bury and Manchester, with the extension to Rawtenstall as an afterthought.
		In the meantime, the Liverpool, Ormskirk and Preston Railway was acquired.
		The East Lancashire Railway built the Skelmersdale Branch from Ormskirk to Skelmersdale and Rainford Junction, which opened on 1 March 1858.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Lancashire_Railway_1844-1859 (756 words)

	News-2004
		Following use at the East Lancashire Railway Diesel Event the previous weekend D832 "Onslaught" was transported by road to the Great Central Railway for a short stay.
		E.L.R. Each year the East Lancashire Railway summer gala has the reputation for being the major Diesel Event of the year.
		East Lancashire also reverberated to the sounds of D832, D1041 and D7076 during the Diesel-Hydraulic mini gala.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /diesels/news/2004news.htm (695 words)

	Victorian Railways
		- Lancashire and Yorkshire and The Manchester and Leeds.
		The Liverpool and Manchester railway was opened on 15th September 1830, and it was 31 miles long.
		The East Lancashire Railway opened in 1846, and linked to the Manchester - Bolton line at Clifton with Radcliffe before reaching Bury, some 6 miles to the north.
	www.ourwardfamily.com /victorian_railways.htm (1322 words)

	East Lancashire Railway 2005
		The wreath on the smokebox door was carried in memory of two ELR signalmen who recently passed away.
		The 9F was brought into steam on the 10th/11th of April in order to carry out checks over the East Lancashire Railway's track at Bury.
		The "outer" (down line) curve at Bury South is not currently in use but on 11th April 2005, the ELR's permanent way engineers and the Chief Mechanical Engineer conducted tests with 92214 to assess the running of a 9F on their service trains.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /brian.stickland/east_lancashire_railway_2005.htm (1100 words)

	Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway locomotives
		The company also absorbed several other lines, but its relationship with the East Lancashire Railway was distinctive in that it retained a distinctive stock with separate numbers (and names) and maintained (an constructed) locomotives at its works in Bury.
		Richard Walker was both a Director of the ELR and supplier of locomotives to the ELR.
		The trouble lay with the management and the directorate who were prepared to allow the railway to degenerate into one of the worst in the country in order to achieve a high dividend, though it must have been obvious to many that this could not continue indefinitely.
	www.steamindex.com /locotype/lyr.htm (9448 words)

	UK Children's Directory - Railways
		The Foxfield Railway is a preserved Steam Railway in North Staffordshire.
		Mid-Hants Railway is a preserved heritage steam railway operating in Hampshire.
		The North Norfolk Railway offers a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train (vintage diesel trains on some journeys) through a delightful area of North Norfolk designated as being of outstanding natural beauty.
	www.ukchildrensdirectory.com /railways26_1.html (249 words)

	News Archive 2002
		According to Steam Railway magazine, it is hoped to operate a series of circular tours with this loco in the near future.
		Galatea has been moved to the West Coast Railway Company at Carnforth for restoration - this will be one of the most complex restoration jobs to be attempted on a preserved locomotive, requiring the casting of two new driving wheels, as the originals were cut when the loco derailed at Barry Scrapyard.
		Leander is due to be in steam for the East Lancashire Railway gala on 8 and 9 June.
	www.jubilees.co.uk /latest/archive/2002.html (324 words)

	The East Lancashire (Heywood Extension) Light Railway Order 2002
		(3) Subject to the provisions of this Order, the said works may be worked as a light railway under the principal Act and the Councils may within the limits of deviation shown on the deposited plans maintain, reconstruct, repair, alter and renew the light railway with all necessary works and conveniences connected therewith.
		A railway being a branch of the said light railway commencing by a junction with Work No. 1 and running 306 metres in a north-westerly direction before terminating in a junction with that railway.
		A railway 140 metres in length commencing by a junction with Work No. 2 132 metres from its commencement and curving in a south-westerly direction before terminating in a junction with the said light railway.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2002/20021384.htm (1434 words)

	East Lancashire Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The East Lancashire Railway is a heritage railway in Lancashire and Greater Manchester, England.
		The railway is open every weekend of the year and holds a number of themed events and galas throughout the year including Diesel, Steam and Thomas Events and also offers Driver Experience Courses.
		The railway is run using volunteer members from the East Lancashire Preservation Society (ELPRS).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Lancashire_Railway (712 words)

	GCR Locomotive: 5593 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		It moved to Birmingham Railway Museum under its own steam on December 20th 1967 where it was occasionally run in the yard, or on the main line.
		It was loaned to East Lancashire Railway in August 1993.
		The engine was finally painted in BR green livery before returning to Tysley via the East Lancashire Railway.
	www.gcrailway.co.uk /locos/e5593.htm (159 words)

	News-2001
		The National Railway Museum kindly agreed to release 1023 "Western Fusilier" for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Diesel Gala on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th April.
		The locomotive left the railway for a short period to be exhibited at private EWS staff open day at Bristol Barton Road on Saturday 7th July.
		The East Lancashire Railway's main annual Diesel Gala was held from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th July.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /diesels/news/2001news.htm (957 words)

	East Lancashire Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		On the first Sunday of every month, a site tour is conducted by Kevin Delaney, the railways Volunteer Liaison Officer, starting from the booking office at Bolton Street station, at 12 noon.
		The tours are aimed at anyone who is interested in becoming a working member of the railway.
		You don't have to be a member of the railway to attend these tours, so please feel free to come along and have a look behind the scenes.
	www.getoutguide.co.uk /attractions/attractions/east_lancs_railway.htm (118 words)

	Lancashire Telegraph: View & buy photos: View & buy photos
		East Lancs won the Worsley Cup for a record 18th time as they beat Bacup by five wickets at Alexandra Meadows.
		Part-time soldiers from Lancashire are preparing to leave their day jobs and head to war later this year.
		The Royal Lancashire Show at Salesbury Hall near Ribchester was cancelled this year due to heavy downpours.
	www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk /photos (1660 words)

	The East Lancashire Railway - steam engines - wallpaper
		Formerly known as the Bury, Manchester and Rossendale Railway, the line was renamed the East Lancashire Railway in 1846.
		A railway preservation society was formed in 1968 and the line was reopened in 1991.
		You can visit the East Lancashire Railway's web site and close down their pages after use to return here.
	www.beautifulbritain.co.uk /htm/others/steam_engines.htm (217 words)

	Fabulous Walks in England's Northwest
		Bold and bizarre sculptures hidden in the Lancashire countryside, a winding river and a working steam railway - surprise yourself as you follow this short but scenic section of the Irwell Sculpture Trail.
		Stretching for 30 miles, from Salford to the Pennines, this is the largest public art scheme in the UK, including 28 large, intriguing artworks.
		From Irwell Vale, the East Lancashire Steam Railway is a memorable way to return to Ramsbottom.
	www.visitenglandsnorthwest.com /walking/showWalk.asp?WalkKey=18 (307 words)

	Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites: Skelmersdale Station
		The station was situated on the Ormskirk to Rainford Junction line which was opened by East Lancashire Railway on 1.3.1858.
		By 1864 the St. Helens Railway was part of the LNWR.
		At the stations north end there was a level crossing controlled by a signalbox on the east side of the tracks.
	www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/s/skelmersdale/index.shtml (479 words)

	UK & Ireland Railway Webring
		It is not intended to be the definitive history of the county's railway nor hopefully will it be just the work of the current contributors.
		A personal collection of railway photographs, some of the E.Lincolnshire area (around Louth)in the mid 1960`s to 1980`s, Narrow and Standard gauge railways in Lincolnshire, and the Humber Ferry rail-link.
		Railways of the Portland and Weymouth area of Dorset,
	a.webring.com /hub?ring=ukrail (1847 words)

	Steam Train Galleries UK, Homepage
		Steam Train Galleries UK - photos of preserved railways, special steam trains and locomotives, steam galas and 'steam in the 60's' - including pictures of the Flying Scotsman, the Cathedrals Express, etc.
		Down the left hand side of this homepage you will see a list of links to pages dedicated to various railways, trains and locomotives.
		If you have photos of a steam railway or specific steam train that is not already featured on the site, no problem.
	www.steamtraingalleries.co.uk (206 words)

	SRPS Diesel Group - On Tour
		To discuss a guest locomotive visit to your railway contact The Shed Master
		East Lancashire Railway - July and September 2006
		26 024 spent Summer 2006 on loan to the East Lancashire Railway at Bury and featured in both diesel galas.
	www.srpsdiesel.com /009.htm (86 words)

	East Lancashire Railway, Bury - North West England - UK Attraction
		East Lancashire Railway, Bury - North West England - UK Attraction
		The East Lancashire Railway is one of Britain’s best preserved rail heritage experiences.
		Opened in 1846 it was a popular passenger and freight route serving the Irwell Valley from Bury, via Ramsbottom, to Rawtenstall and beyond.
	www.ukattraction.com /north-west-england/east-lancashire-railway.htm (190 words)

	The European Railway Webring
		A website advertising a model railway layout based on the ex-Southern Railway unfinished branch line and dated the 20th.
		The Midland Diesel Group is the modern traction section of the Midland Railway Centre at Butterley, Derbyshire, U.K. It contains the finest collection of preserved diesel and electric locomotives and multiple units in the U.K. rugbymidland
		This site is reminder of the extensive railway operations at Ingleby (Battersby) Junction, some of the small country stations en-route and a few of the characters along the line.
	d.webring.com /hub?ring=eurorail (1532 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Lancashire \| Man killed as train hits car
		An investigation is under way after a man was killed when his car was hit by a steam train on a level crossing in Lancashire.
		The driver Thomas Holt, 63, died from his injuries, but his passenger - his19-year-old daughter - escaped unhurt.
		There were 16 passengers on board the train, but none were hurt.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/england/lancashire/3027877.stm (337 words)

	Binka's pics - The ELR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Some railway enthusiasts in our town decided that they loved old locomotives so much that they would put some old disused railway stations and lines into use and renovate old steam and diesel locomotives, running them for pleasure trips.
		They charge for the trips, of course, to help towards the cost of fixing up the old locomotives, and their volunteer society (which they have called the East Lancashire Railway) is flourishing.
		The following are some photos that I took on a trip on this railway.
	www.geocities.com /nihall/ffftrains.html (400 words)

	Bury Metropolitan Borough Council - A to Z of Services
		East Lancashire Light Railway Company operate the steam train service which runs from Heywood - Bury -Summerseat - Ramsbottom - Rawtenstall.
		For further details contact East Lancashire Railway, Bolton Street Station, Bury, BL9 0EY or phone 0161 764 7790 Between 10am and 4pm.
		The key aim of this service is to act as a focal point, both within the Council and in the wider community, for the attraction of private sector investment and public sector resources into the local economy in order to stimulate economic growth and regeneration and to improve the quality of life of Bury people.
	www.bury.gov.uk /AZServices/default.asp?letter=E (1090 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)