Network Rail has donated redundant tools and maintenance equipment to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR), based at Bolton Street Station, Bury in Greater Manchester. The equipment was donated through a partnership between Network Rail and heritage railways, in which railway materials that still have life in them can be reused safely on heritage lines. Network Rail volunteers with East Lancashire Railway track repair team. 60103 Flying Scotsman was a welcome visitor at the East Lancashire Railway. “Our partnership with the East Lancashire Railway is great for both parties.