East Lancs Railway Visitor Guide 2011

Visitor Guide &

•Spectacular views and picturesque towns & villages

•New interactive Bury Transport Museum

•Year round award-winning events

•Luxury Dining Train Services & Real Ale Pub

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Timetable 2011

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All aboard for a great day out!TheEastLancashireRailwaytakesyouonacaptivatingjourneytodiscoverpartof theregion’srichtransportheritageanddramaticlandscapesshapedbytheindustrialrevolution.

ThebeautifullyrestoredsteamrailwayrunsthroughtheIrwellValley,withspectacularviewsof theWestPennineMoors.

Whetheryouarenewtotheworldof steamhauledrailtraveloranoldhand,whetheryouarelookingforadayoutwithfriendsorfamily,therearegreatplaceswaitingtobediscovered.Experienceatasteof whatlifewaslikeinthe1940satouraward-winningWartimeWeekend,enjoyDaysOutWithThomasorexperienceexclusivediningonboardoneof ourPullmanstylecarriages.

Whateveryouwantfromagreatdayoutwehavesomethingsteampoweredtoaccommodateit.

HEYWOODSee the original listed railway goods warehouse situated opposite Heywood station and the 1898 Phoenix Brewery, which is currently undergoing renovation. Head to the Civic Centre for theatre, music and daytime events and the Magic Market for some traditional indoor market shopping. Stop at Il Vecchio for authentic yet affordable Italian cuisine before visiting Queens Park, a beautifully restored Victorian park that is easily accessible by public transport. If you have spare time, then catch a bus into Rochdale where Touchstones Art Gallery and Museum and Rochdale Town Hall are well worth a visit.

Enjoy leisurely walks in great scenery and historic countryside and discover old stone terraced cottages, once thriving cotton mills and Summerseat Viaduct. Turn left from the station to follow the historic and beautiful trail to Ramsbottom. There is also a popular garden centre and café a short walk from the station.

BURY

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The Route

Bury is a great place to start and end your day. Get “hands on” at Bury Transport Museum building bridges, trying on period costumes and learning about people’s lives and jobs in the late 19th and early 20th century.

Bury Town centre is a short walk from the station. The interactive Fusilier Museum lets you immerse yourself in living history and come face to face with past heroes. Bury Art Gallery invites you to discover world-famous Victorian paintings, contemporary art and fascinating documents from Bury’s past in a stunning Edwardian building. Just down the road lies The Met Theatre hosting a wide array of productions. You cannot visit Bury without sampling its famous black pudding from the world famous Bury Market, known for some of the best specialist food shopping in the region.

The 12-mile route runs from Bury to Heywood and Rawtenstall taking in viaducts, tunnels and bridges. Whether you are a keen walker or a shopaholic, our full line day return tickets allow you to hop on and off the trains as often as you like to explore the railway’s surrounding countryside, towns and villages.

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Rawtenstall’s historic textile past is very much evident in the town. Take some time out and explore the many attractions that are easily accessible from the station by public transport.

For a unique taste of this period head to Fitzpatrick’s, Britain’s last remaining temperance bar. Visit the Weavers’ Cottage, one of the finest examples of an 18th century loom shop, complete with working “tippler toilets”. Rossendale Museum, once a mill-owner’s home, unravels the local and social history of the area. Work your way down Bank Street for some great independent retail therapy or celebrate the region’s famous shoe industry by following the Shoe Trail from the ELR station to the Panopticon Halo sculpture and viewpoint situated 2 miles above Rawtenstall.

Lambert’s Mill Shop is home to the Rossendale Shoe Museum, bespoke furniture, café and over 20 local producers wares under one roof. You are sure to snap up some tasty treats or find that perfect present. The authentic Lancashire cotton mill, Helmshore Textile Museum, comes complete with original working machinery, a mighty waterwheel and live demonstrations.

There is a lot to do in Ramsbottom, from visiting the Heritage Centre and enjoying a walk in Nuttall Park or to the beautiful Holcombe Village, to shopping at the many shops and boutiques along small cobbled streets. Indulge in award-winning dining at Ramsons, discover small delis and bakeries or pop in to the popular Chocolate Café. And for some specialist shopping don’t miss the regular Farmers’ Markets.

Designated a Conservation Area, it is worth breaking your journey to explore this pretty little village set at the confluence of the River Ogden and the River Irwell. It lies on the route of the 33-mile Irwell Sculpture Trail, one of the largest public art schemes in the UK adding a unique artistic twist to your hiking experience.

RAMSBOTTOM IRWELL VALE

RAWTENSTALL

Ramsbottom’s skyline is dominated by the Peel Monument, built in memory of Sir Robert Peel, founder of the modern police force. Climb the 150 steps up the tower and you will be rewarded with a magnificent view over the Irwell Valley and, weather permitting, into North Wales.

Tourist Information Centres

Bury at Fusilier Museum0161 253 5111

Rochdale at Touchstones Rochdale01706 864928

Rossendale 01706 234694


Timetables & fares 2011Step 1: Chooseyourday

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Blue & Yellow Weekend Timetable

Step 2: Choosetickets

Full Line Return TicketsOur best value tickets are valid for unlimited travel all day (excluding special events).

Family:£32.502 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children

Adult:£12.50Child/concession: £8.40

Other faresSingle and return fares are available between all stations. For example, Bury to Rawtenstall: Adult return: £9.70Child/concession return:£6.50

Residents permitGreat ELR rail travel discounts for residents of Bury, Rochdale and Rossendale, maximum fares:Adult return:£4.40Child/concession return:£3.00Annual charge of £6 per permit, or £10 for a 3 year permit.

Special Event Day RoverAdult: £24.00Concession:£19.00Child:£14.00Family: £60.00

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Key to timetables: Blue Yellow Orange Green Pink Red

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Heywood dep 10:20 11:10 12:00 12:40 13:40 14:20 15:20 16:10 16:50 Bury Bolton St arr 10:33 11:23 12:13 12:53 13:53 14:33 15:33 16:23 17:08 Bury Bolton St dep 09:50 10:40 11:30 12:20 13:10 14:00 14:50 15:40 16:30 - Summerseat dep 09:58 10:48 11:38 12:28 13:21 14:08 14:58 15:48 16:38 - Ramsbottom arr 10:03 10:53 11:43 12:33 13:28 14:13 15:03 15:53 16:43 - Ramsbottom dep 10:09 10:59 11:49 12:39 13:30 14:19 15:09 15:59 16:49 - Irwell Vale dep 10:16 11:06 11:56 12:46 13:37 14:26 15:16 16:06 16:56 - Rawtenstall arr 10:24 11:14 12:04 12:54 13:45 14:34 15:24 16:14 17:04 - Rawtenstall dep 10:40 11:30 12:20 13:10 14:00 14:50 15:40 16:30 17:20 - Irwell Vale dep 10:47 11:37 12:27 13:17 14:07 14:57 15:47 16:37n 17:27 - Ramsbottom arr 10:56 11:46 12:36 13:26 14:16 15:06 15:56 16:46 17:36 - Ramsbottom dep 11:01 11:51 12:41 13:31 14:21 15:11 16:01 16:51 17:41 - Summerseat dep 11:06 11:56 12:46 13:36 14:26 15:16 16:06 16:56 17:46 - Bury Bolton St arr 11:15 12:05 12:55 13:45 14:35 15:25 16:15 17:05 17:55 - Bury Bolton St dep 09:45 10:35 11:25 12:15 13:05 13:55 14:45 15:35 16:25 - - - Heywood arr 09:58 10:48 11:38 12:28 13:18 14:08 14:58 15:48 16:38 - - -

Food & drinkWhether you are in a hurry to catch the next train, want to enjoy a family lunch, or fancy a pint with your friends, we have it all wrapped up along the route.

The Trackside – BurySetagainsttheuniquebackdropof Burystation,TheTracksideonPlatform2isasmuchafavouritewithtraditionalaledrinkersandlocalsasitiswithyoungfamiliesandvisitorsfromfurtherafield.

Fromfreshlypreparedhome-madefoodusingsomeof thebestlocalproducetoanextendedchildrensmenuandaconstantlychangingselectionof realales,continentalbeersandciders,thechoiceisyours.

OpeneverydaywithfoodbeingservedWednesdaytoSundayduringlunchtime.

The Last Stop Cafe – RawtenstallServinghot&coldsandwiches,drinks,snacksandaselectionof excellenthome-cookedmeals.

HousedintheheritagerailwaystationbuildingatRawtenstall,thecaféisopeneveryweekend,duringspecialeventsandonBankHolidayMondaysaswellasmid-weekduringthesummertimetable.Cateringforcoachpartiesisalsoavailable–pleaseenquire.

Drinks & Snacks – Bury Inarushtogetonthenexttrain?TheBuffetonPlatform3/4atBurystationoffersawiderangeof hot&colddrinks,sandwichesandsnackstoeatinortakeout.YoucanalsobuydrinksandlightsnacksonboardselectedtrainsandatHeywoodandRamsbottomStations.

Child fares apply from ages 5 to 15 and accompanied children aged under 5 travel free of charge (except on certain events). Concessionary fares apply to the Registered Disabled plus two carers, Senior Citizens (aged 60 and above) and ELRPS members. Details of other fares (e.g. shorter journeys) are available on request. Payment may be made by cash or most credit and debit cards. Sorry, we no longer accept payment by cheque. Conditions of Carriage apply. Please visit www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk for further information. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published timetables, the ELLR Co. reserves the right to make changes to advertised services without prior notice.

Step 3: Chooseyourtrains

Green Midweek Timetable

Orange Midweek Timetable

Pink Special Events TimetablePlease see flyers or check www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk for special event details.


S: Steam-hauled service D: Diesel locomotive hauled or Diesel Multiple Unit serviceMU: Multiple UnitDMU: Diesel Multiple Unit service D/S: Steam service on Blue Sundays only, from February to October. Diesel service on all other days n: Does not stop during hours of darkness

Santa Specials Red TimetablePlease see flyers or check www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk for event details.

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Heywood dep 10:20 11:45 12:32 14:20 15:20 16:50 Bury Bolton St arr 10:33 11:58 12:45 14:33 15:33 17:08 Bury Bolton St dep 09:50 10:40 12:23 13:10 14:50 15:40 - Summerseat dep 09:58 10:48 12:31 13:18 14:58 15:48 - Ramsbottom arr 10:03 10:53 12:36 13:23 15:03 15:53 - Ramsbottom dep 10:09 10:59 12:39 13:29 15:09 15:59 - Irwell Vale dep 10:16 11:06 12:46 13:36 15:16 16:06 - Rawtenstall arr 10:24 11:14 12:54 13:44 15:24 16:14 - Rawtenstall dep 10:40 11:30 13:10 14:00 15:40 16:30 - Irwell Vale dep 10:47 11:37 13:17 14:07 15:47 16:37n - Ramsbottom arr 10:56 11:46 13:26 14:16 15:56 16:46 - Ramsbottom dep 11:01 11:49 13:31 14:21 16:01 16:51 - Summerseat dep 11:06 11:54 13:36 14:26 16:06 16:56 - Bury Bolton St arr 11:15 12:03 13:45 14:35 16:15 17:05 - Bury Bolton St dep 09:45 11:25 12:05 13:55 14:45 16:25 - - Heywood arr 09:58 11:38 12:18 14:08 14:58 16:38 - -

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Bury Bolton St dep 10:00 11:45 14:05 15:45 Summerseat dep 10:08 11:53 14:13 15:53 Ramsbottom arr 10:13 11:58 14:18 15:58 Ramsbottom dep 10:16 12:01 14:21 16:01 Irwell Vale dep 10:23 12:08 14:28 16:08 Rawtenstall arr 10:31 12:16 14:36 16:16 Rawtenstall dep 10:50 12:40 14:55 16:30 Irwell Vale dep 10:57 12:47 15:02 16:37 Ramsbottom arr 11:06 12:56 15:11 16:46 Ramsbottom dep 11:09 12:59 15:14 16:49 Summerseat dep 11:14 13:04 15:19 16:54 Bury Bolton St arr 11:23 13:13 15:28 17:03

· Winter Steam Weekend 22–23January

· Steam Weekend & Transport Collectors Fair 26–27February Our popular steam weekend runs in combination with Bury Transport Museum’s first Transport Collectors Fair with a wide selection of stalls including photographs, books, models and vehicle spares. Free vintage bus shuttle between Haymarket Street (Bury Interchange), ELR station and the museum.

· Diesel Weekend 5–6March

· DMU Theme Day 19March

· Residents’ Weekend 26–27March Heavily discounted travel fares for residents of

Bury, Rochdale and Rossendale.

· Small Engine Weekend 9–10April

· Standard 4 Motor Car Club 17April

· Classic Motor Bike Rally 24April

· 1940s Wartime Weekend 28–30May Our award winning Wartime event parachutes in for its thirteenth year. Discover what life was like

during the 1940s with a railway based weekend programme of brass band street concerts, military vehicle displays, ENSA entertainment and tea dances, food and vintage clothing stalls, battle re-enactments, the big Parade on Sunday and of course period rail travel.

· Edwardian Weekend 11–12June Sample life in Edwardian times including suffragette scenarios, an Edwardian leisurely walk in Irwell Vale and period vehicles on display. Passengers in Edwardian costume travel FREE.

· Summer Diesel Weekend 1–3July One of the highlights of the UK heritage diesel

calendar comes to the ELR again with a number of the nations best preserved diesel locos. Widely acclaimed as the best diesel extravaganza of any

Events 2011

FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCEEver wanted to be a train driver?LivethechildhooddreamanddriveanexBritishRaildieselorsteamlocomotivehaulingatrainof restoredcarriagesorwagons.Thegiftvouchermakesagreatpresentwhichissuretobeauniqueandmemorableexperience.Call07814 302813oremailfootplate@east-lancs-rly.co.ukformoredetails.OnspecificMondays,FridaysandSaturdaysallyear.Bookinadvance.

FIRST CLASS DININGSteponboardforsteam-hauledluxuryPullmanstylediningandacaptivatingjourney.BookaLancastrianLunchorRedRoseDinerandexperienceatrulyuniquediningexperience,usingthefinestingredientsandlocalproduce.Pre-booking is essential.

NEW! ThemeddinersincludingLancashireNight,MurderMysteryandcontinentaldelicacies.


30April–2May,6–7August,1–2October All fans of the little blue engine are invited to three exciting and fun-filled weekends. There’s plenty for the whole family to enjoy including face painting, story reading, Punch & Judy, balloon modelling, competitions and arts & craft, Thomas live re-enactments and other railway based activities.

BURY TRANSPORT MUSEUM

Start or end your day with a visit to Bury Transport Museum. Simply head across the road from Bury Bolton Street Station to the museum’s fascinating collection of original artefacts and vintage vehicles including a fire engine, trams and buses, all immaculately preserved.

Housed in the beautifully restored 1848 Castlecroft Goods Warehouse, the museum re-opened in March 2010 after a £3million refurbishment. It welcomes children and adults alike to a brand-new interior and a range of interactive attractions. Drive a bus simulator, build bridges or let the children try out some of the period costumes.

» WORKSHOPSDuring school holidays and selected weekends all year, there is a regular programme of hands-on craft activities for children. Look out for our flyers or visit www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk

» EDUCATIONOur Key Stage programmes are curriculum based for History, Geography and Field Work and are tailored to meet the needs of teachers and pupils of different ages. Through hands-on activities, workshops and tours and with modern learning facilities, the museum offers experiences that bring learning to life. For more information call 0161 763 7949 or email [email protected].

British heritage railway this year’s ELR Diesel Gala promises to be bigger and better than in previous years.

· Teddy Bear’s Picnic 29August Take your Teddy Bear on a fun day out and travel to

the picnic by train! Join the party at Nuttall Park and get hand’s on at the magic show & circus workshop, Carnival Queen competition, balloon modelling and much more. Plus rides on the miniature railway, the Grand Parade and competitions with lots of prizes to be won! Children travel free if accompanied by a Teddy Bear!

· English Electric Type 4 Weekend 3–4September(tbc)

· Vintage Transport Gathering 11September Experience the style and glamour of the 1920s through to the 1970s with a wonderful display of different motor vehicles, all of which have been beautifully restored to their former glory.

· Diesel Autumn Gala 15–16October

· Steam Autumn Gala 22–23October

· Halloween Ghost Trains 29–30October Take an evening trip into the unknown! Kids in spooky costumes receive special travel fares and a goody bag. Plus spooky scenario and entertainment. Hot food available. Pre-booking is essential.

· Diesel Theme Day 5November

· Santa Specials 26–27November,3–4,10–11,17–18,21–24December

A hugely popular Christmas tradition offers visitors a truly magical time. Children will receive a gift from Santa himself and parents can enjoy a mince pie and a festive tipple, while the train steams past scenic vistas. We cannot guarantee snow, but we can

promise you a merry old time. Pre-booking is essential.

· Mince Pie Specials 26December

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Your visitEastLancashireRailwayisintheheartof Bury,easilyaccessiblebyallformsof transportwithBuryInterchangeonlyafiveminutewalkaway.RingGMPTEon01612052000forMetrolinktimetableinformation.

PaidparkingfacilitiesavailableadjacenttoBuryStationandfreeparkingavailableatallotherstations.BluebadgeparkingisavailablealongsidetheBuryTransportMuseumbuilding.

AllstationsandBuryTransportMuseumarefullyaccessibleforvisitorsinwheelchairs.TherearedisabledtoiletsatHeywood,Bury,RamsbottomandRawtenstallstations.

Bolton Street, Bury BL9 0EY0161 764 7790 (lines open daily 10am–4pm)


I apply to become a member of the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society as detailed above and, if elected, agree to abide by its constitution. I hereby authorise the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society to hold my details on computer file for membership purposes only. Membership is renewable on 1st January. Persons joining after 1st August receive membership up to 31st December of the following year.

For queries please email [email protected]. Please post this form with 2 x 1st class stamped 9x6” (C5) envelopes to: Membership Secretary, ELR Preservation Society, Bolton Street Station, Bury, BL9 0EY

One form for each person applying. Please tick and fill fields as appropriate in BLOCK CAPITALS.

Love East Lancashire Railway? Volunteeringisagreatwaytogetinvolvedanddoyourbittopreserveavitalpartof Lancashire’shistory.Ourcommunityof enthusiasticvolunteersmakeitallpossibleandyoucanbecomeapartof ittoo.Joinus!

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Life, Full, Senior and first named on Family Membership are entitled to vote at meetings and to hold office. There are three free trips available per year to Life, Full, Senior and Junior members, one free trip to Family members but all other trips are at concessionary rate to all members (conditions apply at certain events).

1 Year 3 Years LifeFull (Age 16 & over) £20 £54 £349

Senior (Over 60) £14 £39 £159

Associate (of Full/Senior member) £11 £29 £135

Junior (Under 16) £10

Family (2 adults & up to 6 children under 16) £27 £70

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East Lancs Railway Visitor Guide 2011