Summer Diesel Gala Brake Van Rides

Experience the Summer Diesel Extravaganza from the best seats in the house!

Appreciate the Summer Diesel Gala from a truly unique perspective, with a return Brake Van Ride behind your favourite locomotive hauling our freight wagons.

You must board the freight train for your brake van ride at Bury Bolton Street Station, and all trips are return to Ramsbottom. Pick your preferred loco and time from the list below, and remember you MUST also purchase a Summer Diesel Gala ticket for the same date.

Thursday 2nd July

Class 24   D5053   0944  Bury to Ramsbottom Return

Class 42   832        1144  Bury to Ramsbottom Return

Class 14   D9531    1339  Bury to Ramsbottom Return

Friday 3rd July

Class 35   D7076   1155  Bury to Ramsbottom Return

Class 47   47765   1403  Bury to Ramsbottom Return

Class 40   40106   1650  Bury to Ramsbottom Return

Ticket Information and Terms and Conditions.

You must be possession of a Summer Diesel Gala Day Rover for the same date as your Brake Van Ride ticket. Travel will only be allowed on presentation of both valid tickets. 

Residents Permit holders and ELPRS Members can buy an advance Brake Van Ride ticket, but YOU MUST purchase your discounted Summer Diesel Gala ticket on the day.

Brake Van Ride tickets are valid only for the service stated, and for one return trip only.

The following Terms and Conditions are deemed accepted by anyone purchasing a Summer Diesel Gala Brake Van ride:

Age: 18 Years +
Minimum height: 5ft / 1.52m
Must be physically able to board and alight the brake van unassisted.

East Lancashire Railway staff members can refuse travel to anyone not compliant or unfit to travel.

Due to the age and design of the Brake Vans , we are unable to accept people who require the assistance of a mobility scooter/walking aid or wheelchair.

Customers will not be permitted to board if they are under the influence of alcohol.