This book follows the history of the East Lancashire Railway between 1987 and 1999. The first section of the heritage railway opened between Bury and Ramsbottom in 1987, and in 1991 the line was extended to Rawtenstall. A short history of the line is followed by chapters covering each year up to 1999. Within each chapter, new stories are included, along with a description of events occurring during that year and several colour photographs. 226 pages.