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Weekly Wind-Up #2251 2251 ? 4 June 2026 PRINCES RISBOROUGH (PRR) Bird in Hand, 47 Station Rd, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire. HP27 9DE Today we make our fifth visit to the popular Bird in Hand. This former Greene King pub was sold in 2019 and now boasts three real ales, often from local breweries. Richard M has requested something dark for us, as usual. Opens 15:00. There are still a few loco hauled diagrams on Chiltern. The 17:37 from Marylebone is currently the only class 68 allocated in the afternoon which stops at Princes Risborough.
Wind Up North #419 Thursday 4 June 2026 The Brown Cow, Cross Leeds Street, Keighley. BD21 2LQ
Summer Diesel Festival 4th June - 7th June 2026 Join us for our much-loved annual celebration of all things Diesel, our Summer Diesel Festival, which this year runs between Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th of June. If you love Diesels, this is the place to be! You can expect to experience a feast of Diesel action, which will include multiple visiting locomotives and our faithful home locomotives, all working hard hauling a variety of services through the Quantock Hills and along the Bristol Channel. This year, the event is particularly special, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary of the railway. At the event, we will have a selection of Diesel types that have had a connection with the WSR over the years. We will be operating an intensive timetable on all three days, allowing you to hop from train to train to travel behind all of your favourite locomotives and enjoy a truly thrashtastic day behind some of the best heritage Diesel traction available. Some trains will continue past Bishops Lydeard and run to the very southern end of our line at Norton Fitzwarren, utilising a stretch of line that is very rarely used for passenger trains! Please note that there is platform access only here. There are no public footpaths nearby and therefore, you must take the train back towards Bishops Lydeard. On Sunday 7th of June, we will hold a Mixed Traction Day. This will be an extention to our Summer Diesel Festival, with a mixture of steam and Diesel locomotives hauling passenger trains. The Williton Depot Centre of the DEPG will be open over the event. Admission is by donation, which helps the Group to maintain and restore the fleet of vintage machines. Visiting Locomotives - Class 26 No. 26007 courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz - Class 37 No. 37250 courtesy of Vince Minto and Wensleydale Railway - Class 47 No. 47714 courtesy of Wensleydale Railway - Class 50 No. 50049 'Defiance' courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance Home Fleet - Class 03 No. D2133 - Class 09 No. D4107 - Class 14 No. D9526 - Class 33 'Crompton' Nos. D6566 & D6575 - Class 35 ' Hymek' No. D7017 - DMU All locomotives and attractions are subject to availability and may be changed at short notice. Key Highlights: - An intensive four-day 'high mileage' timetable operating over the entire 23-mile route, including a special Friday trip to the WSR boundary at Norton Fitzwarren. Please note that there is platform access only here. There are no public footpaths nearby and therefore, you must take the train back towards Bishops Lydeard. - First WSR visits for all guest locomotives (26007, 37250, 47714), which offers a variety of traction not normally seen on the WSR. - High mileage diagrams across the event for our guest locomotives: 37250 - 350 miles, with 126 miles performed on the Saturday! 47714 - 338 miles 26007 - 278 miles - Our home fleet in action (D2133, D9526, D6566, D6575 & D7017) - Chance to ride in a heritage brake van, right behind the engine, in our restored heritage goods train. - Williton Diesel depot open for visitors with Rods Model Railway stand, Irie 7 refreshment wagon and locomotives in various states on display. D1010 will be open to visitors for cab visits (Subject to availability). - A mixed traction day on Sunday 8th June.
Summer Diesel Festival 4th June - 7th June 2026 Join us for our much-loved annual celebration of all things Diesel, our Summer Diesel Festival, which this year runs between Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th of June. If you love Diesels, this is the place to be! You can expect to experience a feast of Diesel action, which will include multiple visiting locomotives and our faithful home locomotives, all working hard hauling a variety of services through the Quantock Hills and along the Bristol Channel. This year, the event is particularly special, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary of the railway. At the event, we will have a selection of Diesel types that have had a connection with the WSR over the years. We will be operating an intensive timetable on all three days, allowing you to hop from train to train to travel behind all of your favourite locomotives and enjoy a truly thrashtastic day behind some of the best heritage Diesel traction available. Some trains will continue past Bishops Lydeard and run to the very southern end of our line at Norton Fitzwarren, utilising a stretch of line that is very rarely used for passenger trains! Please note that there is platform access only here. There are no public footpaths nearby and therefore, you must take the train back towards Bishops Lydeard. On Sunday 7th of June, we will hold a Mixed Traction Day. This will be an extention to our Summer Diesel Festival, with a mixture of steam and Diesel locomotives hauling passenger trains. The Williton Depot Centre of the DEPG will be open over the event. Admission is by donation, which helps the Group to maintain and restore the fleet of vintage machines. Visiting Locomotives - Class 26 No. 26007 courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz - Class 37 No. 37250 courtesy of Vince Minto and Wensleydale Railway - Class 47 No. 47714 courtesy of Wensleydale Railway - Class 50 No. 50049 'Defiance' courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance Home Fleet - Class 03 No. D2133 - Class 09 No. D4107 - Class 14 No. D9526 - Class 33 'Crompton' Nos. D6566 & D6575 - Class 35 ' Hymek' No. D7017 - DMU All locomotives and attractions are subject to availability and may be changed at short notice. Key Highlights: - An intensive four-day 'high mileage' timetable operating over the entire 23-mile route, including a special Friday trip to the WSR boundary at Norton Fitzwarren. Please note that there is platform access only here. There are no public footpaths nearby and therefore, you must take the train back towards Bishops Lydeard. - First WSR visits for all guest locomotives (26007, 37250, 47714), which offers a variety of traction not normally seen on the WSR. - High mileage diagrams across the event for our guest locomotives: 37250 - 350 miles, with 126 miles performed on the Saturday! 47714 - 338 miles 26007 - 278 miles - Our home fleet in action (D2133, D9526, D6566, D6575 & D7017) - Chance to ride in a heritage brake van, right behind the engine, in our restored heritage goods train. - Williton Diesel depot open for visitors with Rods Model Railway stand, Irie 7 refreshment wagon and locomotives in various states on display. D1010 will be open to visitors for cab visits (Subject to availability). - A mixed traction day on Sunday 8th June.
Summer Diesel Festival 4th June - 7th June 2026 Join us for our much-loved annual celebration of all things Diesel, our Summer Diesel Festival, which this year runs between Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th of June. If you love Diesels, this is the place to be! You can expect to experience a feast of Diesel action, which will include multiple visiting locomotives and our faithful home locomotives, all working hard hauling a variety of services through the Quantock Hills and along the Bristol Channel. This year, the event is particularly special, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary of the railway. At the event, we will have a selection of Diesel types that have had a connection with the WSR over the years. We will be operating an intensive timetable on all three days, allowing you to hop from train to train to travel behind all of your favourite locomotives and enjoy a truly thrashtastic day behind some of the best heritage Diesel traction available. Some trains will continue past Bishops Lydeard and run to the very southern end of our line at Norton Fitzwarren, utilising a stretch of line that is very rarely used for passenger trains! Please note that there is platform access only here. There are no public footpaths nearby and therefore, you must take the train back towards Bishops Lydeard. On Sunday 7th of June, we will hold a Mixed Traction Day. This will be an extention to our Summer Diesel Festival, with a mixture of steam and Diesel locomotives hauling passenger trains. The Williton Depot Centre of the DEPG will be open over the event. Admission is by donation, which helps the Group to maintain and restore the fleet of vintage machines. Visiting Locomotives - Class 26 No. 26007 courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz - Class 37 No. 37250 courtesy of Vince Minto and Wensleydale Railway - Class 47 No. 47714 courtesy of Wensleydale Railway - Class 50 No. 50049 'Defiance' courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance Home Fleet - Class 03 No. D2133 - Class 09 No. D4107 - Class 14 No. D9526 - Class 33 'Crompton' Nos. D6566 & D6575 - Class 35 ' Hymek' No. D7017 - DMU All locomotives and attractions are subject to availability and may be changed at short notice. Key Highlights: - An intensive four-day 'high mileage' timetable operating over the entire 23-mile route, including a special Friday trip to the WSR boundary at Norton Fitzwarren. Please note that there is platform access only here. There are no public footpaths nearby and therefore, you must take the train back towards Bishops Lydeard. - First WSR visits for all guest locomotives (26007, 37250, 47714), which offers a variety of traction not normally seen on the WSR. - High mileage diagrams across the event for our guest locomotives: 37250 - 350 miles, with 126 miles performed on the Saturday! 47714 - 338 miles 26007 - 278 miles - Our home fleet in action (D2133, D9526, D6566, D6575 & D7017) - Chance to ride in a heritage brake van, right behind the engine, in our restored heritage goods train. - Williton Diesel depot open for visitors with Rods Model Railway stand, Irie 7 refreshment wagon and locomotives in various states on display. D1010 will be open to visitors for cab visits (Subject to availability). - A mixed traction day on Sunday 8th June.
Mixed Traction Day Sunday 7 June 2026 On Sunday 7th of June, we will hold a Mixed Traction Day. This will be an extention to our Summer Diesel Festival, with a mixture of steam and Diesel locomotives hauling passenger trains. The Williton Depot Centre of the DEPG will be open over the event. Admission is by donation, which helps the Group to maintain and restore the fleet of vintage machines. Visiting Locomotives - Class 26 No. 26007 courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz - Class 37 No. 37250 courtesy of Vince Minto and Wensleydale Railway - Class 47 No. 47714 courtesy of Wensleydale Railway - Class 50 No. 50049 'Defiance' courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance Home Fleet - Class 03 No. D2133 - Class 09 No. D4107 - Class 14 No. D9526 - Class 33 'Crompton' Nos. D6566 & D6575 - Class 35 ' Hymek' No. D7017 All locomotives and attractions are subject to availability and may be changed at short notice. We'll be updating this page with more information soon.
Diesel Gala Thursday 11 June to Sunday 14 June 2026 Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park. Whether you're a seasoned diesel enthusiast or simply curious to see these mighty machines in motion, there's something here for everyone, families, fans and first-timers alike. This year, we're thrilled to welcome three amazing visiting locomotives to join our home fleet, bringing even more variety, noise and nostalgia to the line. Book your tickets and come and soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the buzz along the route and experience an unforgettable showcase of diesel power. Visiting Locomotives D7017 - Class 35 Hymek D9553 - Class 14 Teddy Bear 20166 - Class 20 37250 - Class 37 Visiting Locomotives Class 14 No. D9553 BR Class 14 D9553 is a preserved diesel-hydraulic 'Teddy Bear' locomotive, built at Swindon in 1964-65. After industrial use at BSC Corby Steelworks, it saw extensive service at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and later moved to the Caledonian Railway. The livery is one originally proposed by British Rail specifically for the Class 14s prior to them selecting Blue & Grey as British Rail's corporate colours. Visiting courtesy of Jon Gill Class 20 No. 20166 Class 20 No. 20166 was built at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows and entered service as No. D8166 in 1966. Like a number of Class 20s, it spent time working on Channel Tunnel construction for Rail Freight Services (RFS) after being withdrawn from British Rail (BR). It is currently painted in unbranded Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) / Swietelsky colours. Visiting courtesy of Jon Gill. HYMEK No. D7017 The Class 35 'Hymek' No. D7017 is located at the West Somerset Railway (WSR), it is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for BR Western Region in 1961. It entered service in 1962 at Bristol Bath Road and was withdrawn in 1975 following British Rail's move to standardise on diesel-electric traction, having outlasted many of its classmates. It was preserved by The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group, going on to haul the first service operated by a diesel loco purchased by public subscription in the UK and the first mainline diesel loco to operate on the preserved WSR in 1977. Visiting courtesy of The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited. 37250 Class 37 No. 37250 Sporting a distinctive English, Welsh, Scottish (EWS) livery. Built in 1964 at the English Electric Vulcan Foundry, this preserved BR Class 37 was originally allocated to Cardiff Canton. Over time it has had several liveries, including Dutch and Civil Engineers. In November 2003, the locomotive was allocated to work in France on building the new high-speed lines, before being bought into preservation in 2008 by its current owner. Following its move to the Eden Valley Railway, it made its way to Wensleydale Railway in 2011 where its restoration began. Visiting courtesy of Vince Minto and The Wensleydale Railway. Home Fleet Locomotives 37688 - Class 37 'Great Rocks' 47077 - Class 47 'North Star' 37264 3170 - NER Diesel-Electric Autocar Traders, Tea Rooms & Station Shops Tea Rooms will be open for tasty snacks and drinks at Pickering, Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont Stations. We will also have a Buffet Bar onboard our services. Cash and cards accepted. A great selection of locomotive gifts and souvenirs will be available at Station Shops. Shops are open at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont Stations with the Shed Shop at Grosmont MPD also open. DPP Model Railways will be at Pickering Station for all of the Annual Diesel Gala selling a fantastic range of new and pre-loved model railway locomotives and rolling stock. Make sure to add some additional character to your own model railway collection, trading on Platform 2, Pickering Station. Services & Allocations A special timetable (coming soon) will be in operation during this event. Services are planned to run along the full length of our heritage line from Grosmont to Pickering, calling at Goathland, Newtondale Halt and Levisham Stations. Shuttle services will also be running between Grosmont and Whitby during the event. All tickets are hop-on hop-off, letting you travel behind as many services as you wish during your visit.
Weekly Wind-Up #2252 2252 ? 11 June 2026 SANDY (SDY) Sir William Peel, 39 High Street, Sandy, Bedfordshire. SG19 1AG In contrast to the others on this sheet, we make an early return to this Bedfordshire Pub of the Year 2025 to celebrate Phil Ebsworth's birthday. Originally the Lord Nelson, the name was changed in 1994 to refer to a naval hero with local connections. Up to six real ales are available, with guest ales and ciders listed on Real Ale Finder. No hot food, but sausage rolls, samosas, pork pies and filled rolls are available.
Wind Up North #420 Thursday 11 June 2026 Wallop Knutsford, 46-78 King Street, Knutsford. WA16 6ED
Diesel Gala Thursday 11 June to Sunday 14 June 2026 Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park. Whether you're a seasoned diesel enthusiast or simply curious to see these mighty machines in motion, there's something here for everyone, families, fans and first-timers alike. This year, we're thrilled to welcome three amazing visiting locomotives to join our home fleet, bringing even more variety, noise and nostalgia to the line. Book your tickets and come and soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the buzz along the route and experience an unforgettable showcase of diesel power. Visiting Locomotives D7017 - Class 35 Hymek D9553 - Class 14 Teddy Bear 20166 - Class 20 37250 - Class 37 Visiting Locomotives Class 14 No. D9553 BR Class 14 D9553 is a preserved diesel-hydraulic 'Teddy Bear' locomotive, built at Swindon in 1964-65. After industrial use at BSC Corby Steelworks, it saw extensive service at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and later moved to the Caledonian Railway. The livery is one originally proposed by British Rail specifically for the Class 14s prior to them selecting Blue & Grey as British Rail's corporate colours. Visiting courtesy of Jon Gill Class 20 No. 20166 Class 20 No. 20166 was built at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows and entered service as No. D8166 in 1966. Like a number of Class 20s, it spent time working on Channel Tunnel construction for Rail Freight Services (RFS) after being withdrawn from British Rail (BR). It is currently painted in unbranded Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) / Swietelsky colours. Visiting courtesy of Jon Gill. HYMEK No. D7017 The Class 35 'Hymek' No. D7017 is located at the West Somerset Railway (WSR), it is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for BR Western Region in 1961. It entered service in 1962 at Bristol Bath Road and was withdrawn in 1975 following British Rail's move to standardise on diesel-electric traction, having outlasted many of its classmates. It was preserved by The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group, going on to haul the first service operated by a diesel loco purchased by public subscription in the UK and the first mainline diesel loco to operate on the preserved WSR in 1977. Visiting courtesy of The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited. 37250 Class 37 No. 37250 Sporting a distinctive English, Welsh, Scottish (EWS) livery. Built in 1964 at the English Electric Vulcan Foundry, this preserved BR Class 37 was originally allocated to Cardiff Canton. Over time it has had several liveries, including Dutch and Civil Engineers. In November 2003, the locomotive was allocated to work in France on building the new high-speed lines, before being bought into preservation in 2008 by its current owner. Following its move to the Eden Valley Railway, it made its way to Wensleydale Railway in 2011 where its restoration began. Visiting courtesy of Vince Minto and The Wensleydale Railway. Home Fleet Locomotives 37688 - Class 37 'Great Rocks' 47077 - Class 47 'North Star' 37264 3170 - NER Diesel-Electric Autocar Traders, Tea Rooms & Station Shops Tea Rooms will be open for tasty snacks and drinks at Pickering, Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont Stations. We will also have a Buffet Bar onboard our services. Cash and cards accepted. A great selection of locomotive gifts and souvenirs will be available at Station Shops. Shops are open at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont Stations with the Shed Shop at Grosmont MPD also open. DPP Model Railways will be at Pickering Station for all of the Annual Diesel Gala selling a fantastic range of new and pre-loved model railway locomotives and rolling stock. Make sure to add some additional character to your own model railway collection, trading on Platform 2, Pickering Station. Services & Allocations A special timetable (coming soon) will be in operation during this event. Services are planned to run along the full length of our heritage line from Grosmont to Pickering, calling at Goathland, Newtondale Halt and Levisham Stations. Shuttle services will also be running between Grosmont and Whitby during the event. All tickets are hop-on hop-off, letting you travel behind as many services as you wish during your visit.
Diesel Gala Thursday 11 June to Sunday 14 June 2026 Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park. Whether you're a seasoned diesel enthusiast or simply curious to see these mighty machines in motion, there's something here for everyone, families, fans and first-timers alike. This year, we're thrilled to welcome three amazing visiting locomotives to join our home fleet, bringing even more variety, noise and nostalgia to the line. Book your tickets and come and soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the buzz along the route and experience an unforgettable showcase of diesel power. Visiting Locomotives D7017 - Class 35 Hymek D9553 - Class 14 Teddy Bear 20166 - Class 20 37250 - Class 37 Visiting Locomotives Class 14 No. D9553 BR Class 14 D9553 is a preserved diesel-hydraulic 'Teddy Bear' locomotive, built at Swindon in 1964-65. After industrial use at BSC Corby Steelworks, it saw extensive service at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and later moved to the Caledonian Railway. The livery is one originally proposed by British Rail specifically for the Class 14s prior to them selecting Blue & Grey as British Rail's corporate colours. Visiting courtesy of Jon Gill Class 20 No. 20166 Class 20 No. 20166 was built at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows and entered service as No. D8166 in 1966. Like a number of Class 20s, it spent time working on Channel Tunnel construction for Rail Freight Services (RFS) after being withdrawn from British Rail (BR). It is currently painted in unbranded Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) / Swietelsky colours. Visiting courtesy of Jon Gill. HYMEK No. D7017 The Class 35 'Hymek' No. D7017 is located at the West Somerset Railway (WSR), it is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for BR Western Region in 1961. It entered service in 1962 at Bristol Bath Road and was withdrawn in 1975 following British Rail's move to standardise on diesel-electric traction, having outlasted many of its classmates. It was preserved by The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group, going on to haul the first service operated by a diesel loco purchased by public subscription in the UK and the first mainline diesel loco to operate on the preserved WSR in 1977. Visiting courtesy of The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited. 37250 Class 37 No. 37250 Sporting a distinctive English, Welsh, Scottish (EWS) livery. Built in 1964 at the English Electric Vulcan Foundry, this preserved BR Class 37 was originally allocated to Cardiff Canton. Over time it has had several liveries, including Dutch and Civil Engineers. In November 2003, the locomotive was allocated to work in France on building the new high-speed lines, before being bought into preservation in 2008 by its current owner. Following its move to the Eden Valley Railway, it made its way to Wensleydale Railway in 2011 where its restoration began. Visiting courtesy of Vince Minto and The Wensleydale Railway. Home Fleet Locomotives 37688 - Class 37 'Great Rocks' 47077 - Class 47 'North Star' 37264 3170 - NER Diesel-Electric Autocar Traders, Tea Rooms & Station Shops Tea Rooms will be open for tasty snacks and drinks at Pickering, Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont Stations. We will also have a Buffet Bar onboard our services. Cash and cards accepted. A great selection of locomotive gifts and souvenirs will be available at Station Shops. Shops are open at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont Stations with the Shed Shop at Grosmont MPD also open. DPP Model Railways will be at Pickering Station for all of the Annual Diesel Gala selling a fantastic range of new and pre-loved model railway locomotives and rolling stock. Make sure to add some additional character to your own model railway collection, trading on Platform 2, Pickering Station. Services & Allocations A special timetable (coming soon) will be in operation during this event. Services are planned to run along the full length of our heritage line from Grosmont to Pickering, calling at Goathland, Newtondale Halt and Levisham Stations. Shuttle services will also be running between Grosmont and Whitby during the event. All tickets are hop-on hop-off, letting you travel behind as many services as you wish during your visit.
31210's Preservation Debut Sunday 14 June 2026 31210's preservation debut is happening at the GCRN on 14 June 2026. This locomotive has not worked a passenger train since 1991. Ride behind it first with us courtesy of Hanson and Hall. Day rover ticket only £20. Departures at 10:00, 11:45, 13:30 and 15:15.
Diesel Gala Thursday 11 June to Sunday 14 June 2026 Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park. Whether you're a seasoned diesel enthusiast or simply curious to see these mighty machines in motion, there's something here for everyone, families, fans and first-timers alike. This year, we're thrilled to welcome three amazing visiting locomotives to join our home fleet, bringing even more variety, noise and nostalgia to the line. Book your tickets and come and soak up the atmosphere, enjoy the buzz along the route and experience an unforgettable showcase of diesel power. Visiting Locomotives D7017 - Class 35 Hymek D9553 - Class 14 Teddy Bear 20166 - Class 20 37250 - Class 37 Visiting Locomotives Class 14 No. D9553 BR Class 14 D9553 is a preserved diesel-hydraulic 'Teddy Bear' locomotive, built at Swindon in 1964-65. After industrial use at BSC Corby Steelworks, it saw extensive service at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and later moved to the Caledonian Railway. The livery is one originally proposed by British Rail specifically for the Class 14s prior to them selecting Blue & Grey as British Rail's corporate colours. Visiting courtesy of Jon Gill Class 20 No. 20166 Class 20 No. 20166 was built at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows and entered service as No. D8166 in 1966. Like a number of Class 20s, it spent time working on Channel Tunnel construction for Rail Freight Services (RFS) after being withdrawn from British Rail (BR). It is currently painted in unbranded Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) / Swietelsky colours. Visiting courtesy of Jon Gill. HYMEK No. D7017 The Class 35 'Hymek' No. D7017 is located at the West Somerset Railway (WSR), it is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for BR Western Region in 1961. It entered service in 1962 at Bristol Bath Road and was withdrawn in 1975 following British Rail's move to standardise on diesel-electric traction, having outlasted many of its classmates. It was preserved by The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group, going on to haul the first service operated by a diesel loco purchased by public subscription in the UK and the first mainline diesel loco to operate on the preserved WSR in 1977. Visiting courtesy of The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited. 37250 Class 37 No. 37250 Sporting a distinctive English, Welsh, Scottish (EWS) livery. Built in 1964 at the English Electric Vulcan Foundry, this preserved BR Class 37 was originally allocated to Cardiff Canton. Over time it has had several liveries, including Dutch and Civil Engineers. In November 2003, the locomotive was allocated to work in France on building the new high-speed lines, before being bought into preservation in 2008 by its current owner. Following its move to the Eden Valley Railway, it made its way to Wensleydale Railway in 2011 where its restoration began. Visiting courtesy of Vince Minto and The Wensleydale Railway. Home Fleet Locomotives 37688 - Class 37 'Great Rocks' 47077 - Class 47 'North Star' 37264 3170 - NER Diesel-Electric Autocar Traders, Tea Rooms & Station Shops Tea Rooms will be open for tasty snacks and drinks at Pickering, Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont Stations. We will also have a Buffet Bar onboard our services. Cash and cards accepted. A great selection of locomotive gifts and souvenirs will be available at Station Shops. Shops are open at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont Stations with the Shed Shop at Grosmont MPD also open. DPP Model Railways will be at Pickering Station for all of the Annual Diesel Gala selling a fantastic range of new and pre-loved model railway locomotives and rolling stock. Make sure to add some additional character to your own model railway collection, trading on Platform 2, Pickering Station. Services & Allocations A special timetable (coming soon) will be in operation during this event. Services are planned to run along the full length of our heritage line from Grosmont to Pickering, calling at Goathland, Newtondale Halt and Levisham Stations. Shuttle services will also be running between Grosmont and Whitby during the event. All tickets are hop-on hop-off, letting you travel behind as many services as you wish during your visit.
Diesel Gala Thursday 18 June to Sunday 21 June 2026 Visiting locomotives include 31108 courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd., 31210 courtesy of Jason Hall, 37025 courtesy of The Scottish Thirty-Seven Group, 37218 and 37407 courtesy of Europhoenix Rail, 47715 courtesy of Mike Vaughan & Rail Engineering Solutions, 50049 courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance, and 55009 courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.
Diesel Gala Thursday 18 June to Sunday 21 June 2026 Visiting locomotives include 31108 courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd., 31210 courtesy of Jason Hall, 37025 courtesy of The Scottish Thirty-Seven Group, 37218 and 37407 courtesy of Europhoenix Rail, 47715 courtesy of Mike Vaughan & Rail Engineering Solutions, 50049 courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance, and 55009 courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.
Diesel Gala Thursday 18 June to Sunday 21 June 2026 Visiting locomotives include 31108 courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd., 31210 courtesy of Jason Hall, 37025 courtesy of The Scottish Thirty-Seven Group, 37218 and 37407 courtesy of Europhoenix Rail, 47715 courtesy of Mike Vaughan & Rail Engineering Solutions, 50049 courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance, and 55009 courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.
HDL English Riviera Express railtour Saturday 20 June 2026 This page and contents last changed on Saturday 30 May 2026 at 13:24 Saturday 20 June 2026: HDL English Riviera Express railtour Our third railtour of 2026 is to the Devon seaside resort of Paignton, via the cathedral city of Exeter. This 529-mile railtour will pick up passengers at our usual stops from Hastings to Tonbridge, then Redhill, Guildford, and Reading. Passengers alighting at Exeter St. Davids should have well over 4 hours there; those remaining on board should have almost 3 hours in Paignton. Facilities and refreshments This outing will be formed of both our DEMUs (1013 the 6-coach DEMU, and 1001 the 4-coach DEMU), making a 10-coach train. Our Buffet car, accessible to passengers in DEMU 1013 (i.e., coaches A, B, C, D and E), will be open all day for the sale of hot & cold food and drink at reasonable prices. A trolley service of hot & cold drinks and refreshments will operate in Standard Class areas of both DEMUs; in addition, a mini-counter service will operate from one of the inoperative guard's-vans in DEMU 1001 (for coaches W, X, Y and Z).. In First Class (coaches A and B) an inclusive at-table service of drinks and light refreshments is offered through the day, with tea/coffee and toast after boarding, sandwiches prior to arrival, and savoury biscuits with cheese & wine on the return leg of the trip. Fares Standard Class fares seat in trailer coach (Buffet / C / D / X / Y) £99 bay of 4 seats in trailer coach (Buffet / C / D / X / Y) £380 seat in motor coach (E / W / Z) £106 First Class fares seat in trailer coach (B) £126 seat in motor coach (A) £133 Part-fares We are aware that some of you may wish to make a booking just between Exeter St. Davids and Paignton (either single or return). Please check back here from Sunday 7 June, at which point we may (depending upon various factors) open bookings to part-fares. Route and Timings Route From the Hastings Line up to Tonbridge, we proceed west via Godstone to Redhill where we reverse, then continuing west via Dorking Deepdene to Guildford, and north-west via Wokingham and on to our final pickup at Reading. From there we run via the Berks & Hants line, through the Westbury area, and ultimately passing through Cogload Junction to join the Bristol to Exeter Line. After Exeter we join the South Devon Main Line, passing the famous seaside section along the sea wall at Dawlish and the tunnels beyond, to reach Newton Abbott. Avoiding the stiff climb up to Dainton tunnel, we turn left onto the 7½-mile Riviera Line / Torquay Branch down to Paignton. The return leg of this railtour is similar to the outward. Timings Finalised timings are awaited ? here are our estimates: Station Outward journey (read down) Return journey (read up) Hastings depart 06 08 return 23 13 St. Leonards Warrior Square depart 06 12 return 23 09 West St. Leonards depart 06 16 return 23 04 Crowhurst depart 06 23 return 22 54 Battle depart 06 30 return 22 49 Etchingham depart 06 42 return 22 34 Tunbridge Wells depart 07 03 return 22 11 Tonbridge depart 07 14 return 21 54 Redhill (reverse) depart 07 55 return 21 19 Guildford depart 08 28 return 20 37 Reading depart 09 20 return 19 52 Exeter St. Davids arrive 11 53 depart 16 40 Paignton arrive 12 38 depart 15 30 We are hoping it may be possible to return to Hastings a little earlier, without altering our departure time from Paignton. Watch this space?
Diesel Gala Thursday 18 June to Sunday 21 June 2026 Visiting locomotives include 31108 courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd., 31210 courtesy of Jason Hall, 37025 courtesy of The Scottish Thirty-Seven Group, 37218 and 37407 courtesy of Europhoenix Rail, 47715 courtesy of Mike Vaughan & Rail Engineering Solutions, 50049 courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance, and 55009 courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.