Climb aboard for the first large scale steam event of the year. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind a strong line-up of express steam locomotives.
East Lancashire Railway’s celebration of Railway 200 continues thanks to legendary locomotives with film and royal connections.
The second such ‘Legends of Steam’ event (14 – 16 March 2025) will welcome locomotive icons, LNER A1 Peppercorn Class 60163 ‘Tornado’, LMS Black 5 45407 ‘The Lancashire Fusilier’ and a pair of ‘Bulleid’ light pacifics, 34092 ‘City of Wells’ and the recently arrived Battle of Britain Class, 34081 ’92 Squadron’.
‘Tornado’ courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust – the first 21st century steam locomotive built in the UK since 1960 – made the headlines as it steamed for the first time in 2008. In just over 15 years, the engine has continued to impress, hauling Royal Trains and appearing on the big screen in the film ‘Paddington 2’, as well as on numerous television programmes including Top Gear. Tornado is also the fastest steam engine to run since the 1960s, reaching 100mph on a test train in 2017.
Fans of the ‘Jacobite’ steam train, made famous by the Harry Potter films with scenes over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, have the opportunity to ride behind one of the regular locomotives from the Ian Riley fleet, 45407 – formerly of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS).
The line-up also features a pair of Southern Region light pacifics, 34092 ‘City of Wells’ and the recently-arrived Battle of Britain Class, 34081 ’92 Squadron’. Both are instantly recognisable for their ‘air-smoothed’ flat sides, affectionately known as ‘spam cans’.
An intensive timetable is planned for this extended weekend, with dining options featuring ‘Tornado’ on the Saturday night, whilst the Friday night features an authentic ‘Golden Arrow’ menu, hauled by one of the Southern locomotives.
(Images courtesy of Liam Barnes and Matt Hainsworth)
Locomotives:
- LNER A1 60163 ‘Tornado’
- LMS Black 5 45407 ‘Lancashire Fusilier’
- SR 34081 ’92 Squadron’
- SR 34092 ‘City of Wells’
Please note: Locomotives are subject to availability and may not run everyday, or on a passenger service. See the timetable where locomotive allocations are provided.
Day Rover tickets now on-sale.
Tickets on-sale soon for Dining.
Fares:
| Ticket |
On The Day |
Advance Online |
| Adult (Age 18+) |
£39.00 |
£35.00 |
| Adult 2-Day Rover |
£65.00 |
£58.50 |
| Adult 3-Day Rover |
£87.00 |
£78.50 |
| Young Person (Age 16-17) |
£30.50 |
£26.50 |
| Young Person 2-Day Rover |
£47.50 |
£43.50 |
| Young Person 3-Day Rover |
£60.50 |
£56.50 |
| Child (Age 3-15) |
£25.50 |
£23.00 |
| Child 2-Day Rover |
£42.50 |
£38.50 |
| Child 3-Day Rover |
£55.50 |
£51.00 |
| Family (1 adult, 2 children) |
£75.00 |
£67.50 |
| Family (2 adults, 3 children) |
£99.50 |
£89.50 |
| PRIV Adult |
£22.00 |
£22.00 |
| PRIV Child |
£17.50 |
£17.50 |
Advance discount fares are available to purchase up until midnight the day prior to travel.
Discounted One Day Rover Family Packages are available for:
- 2 Adults and up to 3 Children/Young Persons: £89.50 (Advance) / £99.50 (On The Day)
- 1 Adult and 2 Children/Young Persons: £67.50 (Advance) / £75 (On The Day)
Select the number of tickets you need, and the discount will applied to the basket.
Day Rover Tickets are also available for the following (please show your pass on day of travel):
- Resident Permit Holders
- ELRPS Members
- ATOC (RST) Pass Holders
Caravan and Motorhome Day Rover tickets are not valid at this event
HRA Passes are not valid at this event.
Children under sixteen years of age are only permitted to enter the company’s trains, stations or other premises when accompanied by a responsible adult. Tickets for Children aged 3-15 years can only be purchased with an Adult ticket.
