The saying goes everyone needs good neighbours however as the pictures below show that’s not always the case, again our “Flying Fly Tipping Express “ has been out in full force again collecting even more rubbish left on our line. As always our super amazing team of volunteers were out on the line … we … More ELR Fly Tipping Express-31 March 2021
Headlines Main focus for Board was to agree a reopening plan in line with the governments 4 step ‘unlocking’ programme. The two pubs will reopen on the 12th April and railway May 1st The Company has now had its insurance claim of £100,000 approved for business interruption following a judgement from the UK’s Supreme Court. … More News from the Boardroom – 26 March 2021
Headlines Two new people elected to ELR Board. Drafting of the Annual Safety Plan is underway. Alderbottom track relay work progressing. Off track work progressing with vegetation clearance. Website development project progressing. Covid easements announced by government on 22nd February. Whilst Flying Scotsman for Easter has been cancelled event planning underway for Q3 and 4 … More News from the Boardroom – February 2021
Nobody in the railway, staff or volunteers at the beginning on 2020, could have predicted the dramatic and traumatic year on the ELR. Indeed to still be ‘gripped’ by the pandemic 12 months later creates further unique challenges as the Board and senior managers navigate a ‘safe pathway’ to survival. The ELR in 2020, like … More 2020 A Year to Remember or Forget?
Nobody in the railway, staff or volunteers at the beginning on 2020, could have predicted the dramaticand traumatic year on the ELR. Indeed to still be ‘gripped’ by the pandemic 12months later creates further unique challenges as the board and senior managersplot a ‘safe pathway’ to survival. The ELR in 2020, like all organisations were … More News from the Boardroom – 29 January 2021
As we enter 2021 we do so within the the restrictions of a 3rd national lockdown following a hugely frustrating Christmas period our focus will be to get back to normal as soon as possible and of course plot a pathway to survival. For this blog, please check out this Message from Tracey Parkinson our … More ELR Lockdown Update – 11 January 2021
*For the human race and our railway it’s been a tough old year no doubt With lockdowns, Tiers and confusing advice there is nothing much to shout about *This virus is an invisible and destructive presence Waiting in the shadows to destroy our very existence *The long months in lockdown and Tiers has seen us … More ELR Christmas & New Year Best Wishes – 2020
As announced today, Greater Manchester remains within Tier-3, the remaining Santa Specials and Festive Dining trains, due to run within the period 19-24 December are regrettably cancelled. See full details here, including an alternative festive activity. Santa Specials Cancelled Elfmass-letters to Santa End
This report omits some departments/areas due to furlough restrictions. This meeting was also held prior to the outcome of Bury Council’s opinion of the running of Santa Specials in a Tier 3 area. Headlines Preparations for Santa operations underway. 80080 departed the ELR. Safety Report ORR final report discussed and signed off by Board. All … More News from the Boardroom – 27 November 2020
The loss of the first two weekends of Santa Specials was a devastating blow to the railway, its friends and many thousands of ELR customers. Our good friends at Middle Band have put together words and music to express their sorrow at this time. I don’t mind admitting I burst into tears when I viewed … More Santa Specials Tribute – Middle Band & Update – 5 December 2020
