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• Sat 13 Jun 2026 North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • 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a number of Class 20s, it spent time working on Channel Tunnel construction for Rail Freight Services (RFS) after being withdrawn from British Rail (BR).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 It entered service in 1962 at Bristol Bath Road and was withdrawn in 1975 following British Rail's move to standardise on diesel-electric traction, having outlasted many of its classmates.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.
  North Yorkshire Moors Railway

• Sun 14 Jun 2026 North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • 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.
  North Yorkshire Moors Railway

• Thu 18 Jun 2026 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • 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.
  Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

• Fri 19 Jun 2026 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • 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.
  Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

• Sat 20 Jun 2026 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • 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.
  Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

• Sun 21 Jun 2026 Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • 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.
  Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

• Thu 02 Jul 2026 East Lancashire Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Summer Diesel Gala Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July 2026 Diesel powered fun in the sun! See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, with an intensive all diesel timetable for four whole days. This is one of the most popular annual enthusiast events of the year, so don't miss out. Your third and final visitor! We're absolutely thrilled to announce that 20303 will be visiting us to star at the Summer Diesel Gala! Courtesy of our friends at Swietelsky UK, the Chopper makes its appearance in its attractive new livery to haul trains across the gala. We're incredibly grateful to our industry partners who continue to support the ELR by providing locomotives for you all to enjoy. This completes our visiting line up for the Summer Gala Class 37 - 37610 will be appearing at the ELR's Summer Diesel Gala! Appearing courtesy of our friends at Swietelsky UK, the ex DRS mainline certified loco will be appearing at all four days of the gala. This will be a rare opportunity to get haulage from this particularly elusive locomotive! 58023 will also be visiting the East Lancs Railway for the Summer Diesel Gala! Appearing courtesy of Edward Stevenson, the Class 58 will be the first of its class to visit the ELR. Although it's worth noting that Class 58's were often seen in the Castleton area working steel trains so they're no strangers to us. Tickets and timetables available soon.
  East Lancashire Railway

• Fri 03 Jul 2026 East Lancashire Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Summer Diesel Gala Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July 2026 Diesel powered fun in the sun! See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, with an intensive all diesel timetable for four whole days. This is one of the most popular annual enthusiast events of the year, so don't miss out. Your third and final visitor! We're absolutely thrilled to announce that 20303 will be visiting us to star at the Summer Diesel Gala! Courtesy of our friends at Swietelsky UK, the Chopper makes its appearance in its attractive new livery to haul trains across the gala. We're incredibly grateful to our industry partners who continue to support the ELR by providing locomotives for you all to enjoy. This completes our visiting line up for the Summer Gala Class 37 - 37610 will be appearing at the ELR's Summer Diesel Gala! Appearing courtesy of our friends at Swietelsky UK, the ex DRS mainline certified loco will be appearing at all four days of the gala. This will be a rare opportunity to get haulage from this particularly elusive locomotive! 58023 will also be visiting the East Lancs Railway for the Summer Diesel Gala! Appearing courtesy of Edward Stevenson, the Class 58 will be the first of its class to visit the ELR. Although it's worth noting that Class 58's were often seen in the Castleton area working steel trains so they're no strangers to us. Tickets and timetables available soon.
  East Lancashire Railway

• Sat 04 Jul 2026 East Lancashire Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Summer Diesel Gala Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July 2026 Diesel powered fun in the sun! See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, with an intensive all diesel timetable for four whole days. This is one of the most popular annual enthusiast events of the year, so don't miss out. Your third and final visitor! We're absolutely thrilled to announce that 20303 will be visiting us to star at the Summer Diesel Gala! Courtesy of our friends at Swietelsky UK, the Chopper makes its appearance in its attractive new livery to haul trains across the gala. We're incredibly grateful to our industry partners who continue to support the ELR by providing locomotives for you all to enjoy. This completes our visiting line up for the Summer Gala Class 37 - 37610 will be appearing at the ELR's Summer Diesel Gala! Appearing courtesy of our friends at Swietelsky UK, the ex DRS mainline certified loco will be appearing at all four days of the gala. This will be a rare opportunity to get haulage from this particularly elusive locomotive! 58023 will also be visiting the East Lancs Railway for the Summer Diesel Gala! Appearing courtesy of Edward Stevenson, the Class 58 will be the first of its class to visit the ELR. Although it's worth noting that Class 58's were often seen in the Castleton area working steel trains so they're no strangers to us. Tickets and timetables available soon.
  East Lancashire Railway

• Sun 05 Jul 2026 East Lancashire Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Summer Diesel Gala Thursday 2 July to Sunday 5 July 2026 Diesel powered fun in the sun! See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, with an intensive all diesel timetable for four whole days. This is one of the most popular annual enthusiast events of the year, so don't miss out. Your third and final visitor! We're absolutely thrilled to announce that 20303 will be visiting us to star at the Summer Diesel Gala! Courtesy of our friends at Swietelsky UK, the Chopper makes its appearance in its attractive new livery to haul trains across the gala. We're incredibly grateful to our industry partners who continue to support the ELR by providing locomotives for you all to enjoy. This completes our visiting line up for the Summer Gala Class 37 - 37610 will be appearing at the ELR's Summer Diesel Gala! Appearing courtesy of our friends at Swietelsky UK, the ex DRS mainline certified loco will be appearing at all four days of the gala. This will be a rare opportunity to get haulage from this particularly elusive locomotive! 58023 will also be visiting the East Lancs Railway for the Summer Diesel Gala! Appearing courtesy of Edward Stevenson, the Class 58 will be the first of its class to visit the ELR. Although it's worth noting that Class 58's were often seen in the Castleton area working steel trains so they're no strangers to us. Tickets and timetables available soon.
  East Lancashire Railway

• Fri 10 Jul 2026 Watercress Line (Mid-Hants Railway) (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July 2026

• Sat 11 Jul 2026 Watercress Line (Mid-Hants Railway) (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July 2026

• Sun 12 Jul 2026 Watercress Line (Mid-Hants Railway) (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July 2026

• Fri 24 Jul 2026 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July 2026 Locomotive Action: - Intensive timetable running across all three days - A chance to clock up mileage behind each locomotive - Our class 20 locomotives will work in multi all weekend Visiting Locomotives: - BR Class 27, No. 27056 courtesy of the Northampton Type 2 Group. - BR Class 25, No. 25262 courtesy of the South Devon Diesel Traction Ltd. - BR Class 35, No. D7018 courtesy of the Diesel & Electric Preservation Group Ltd.
  Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

• Sat 25 Jul 2026 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July 2026 Locomotive Action: - Intensive timetable running across all three days - A chance to clock up mileage behind each locomotive - Our class 20 locomotives will work in multi all weekend Visiting Locomotives: - BR Class 27, No. 27056 courtesy of the Northampton Type 2 Group. - BR Class 25, No. 25262 courtesy of the South Devon Diesel Traction Ltd. - BR Class 35, No. D7018 courtesy of the Diesel & Electric Preservation Group Ltd.
  Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

• Sun 26 Jul 2026 Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July 2026 Locomotive Action: - Intensive timetable running across all three days - A chance to clock up mileage behind each locomotive - Our class 20 locomotives will work in multi all weekend Visiting Locomotives: - BR Class 27, No. 27056 courtesy of the Northampton Type 2 Group. - BR Class 25, No. 25262 courtesy of the South Devon Diesel Traction Ltd. - BR Class 35, No. D7018 courtesy of the Diesel & Electric Preservation Group Ltd. Event Highlights: Sunday Only: This year we also pay tribute to Pathfinder Railtours, which ceased trading at the end of 2025 following its final tour on 20th December hauled by D1015 Western Champion. The Gloucestershire-based company, founded by Peter Watts, organised railtours across the country from 1973 and became a much-loved name in the enthusiast scene. Fittingly, several of our resident diesel locomotives have themselves hauled Pathfinder excursions over the years. Throughout Sunday we will see all of our trains bearing one of the headboards from their past excursions. This will also be the final time to meet the former Pathfinder team at the railway, including Peter.
  Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

• Fri 07 Aug 2026 Spa Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026
  Spa Valley Railway

• Fri 07 Aug 2026 Caledonian Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Running Weekend 2026 Friday 7 August, Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August 2026

• Sat 08 Aug 2026 Spa Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026
  Spa Valley Railway

• Sat 08 Aug 2026 Caledonian Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Running Weekend 2026 Friday 7 August, Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August 2026

• Sun 09 Aug 2026 Spa Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026
  Spa Valley Railway

• Sun 09 Aug 2026 Caledonian Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Running Weekend 2026 Friday 7 August, Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August 2026

• Sat 29 Aug 2026 West Somerset Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesels at 65 29 to 31 August 2026
  West Somerset Railway

• Sat 29 Aug 2026 Wensleydale Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Industrial Diesel Weekend Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August 2026
  Wensleydale Railway

• Sun 30 Aug 2026 West Somerset Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesels at 65 29 to 31 August 2026
  West Somerset Railway

• Sun 30 Aug 2026 Wensleydale Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Industrial Diesel Weekend Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August 2026
  Wensleydale Railway

• Mon 31 Aug 2026 West Somerset Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesels at 65 29 to 31 August 2026
  West Somerset Railway

• Thu 03 Sep 2026 Great Central Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala Thursday 3 September to Saturday 5 September 2026 Our home fleet wi+D113ll be joined by guest locomotives for an intensive weekend of diesel traction.
  Great Central Railway

• Fri 04 Sep 2026 Great Central Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala Thursday 3 September to Saturday 5 September 2026 Our home fleet will be joined by guest locomotives for an intensive weekend of diesel traction.
  Great Central Railway

• Fri 04 Sep 2026 Bluebell Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Bluebell Diesel Gala 2026 - Celebrating 40 Years of Network SouthEast! Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026 As part of the gala, we will proudly celebrate the 40th anniversary of Network SouthEast (NSE) - marking four decades since the launch of this bod, colourful and much-loved era of British railway history. Network SouthEast transformed commuter and regional rail travel across London and the South East, and its distinctive red, white and blue branding remains iconic to this day. NSE 40 will form a fantastic addition to the 2026 Diesel Gala, with plans already underway to ensure the anniversary is celebrated in fitting style. We are delighted to be working in partnership with NSE Friends, the 1305 Thumper Gang, and the B350 Preservation Group to help bring this celebration to life. Together, we aim to showcase and honour the legacy of Network SouthEast through locomotives from the era, rolling stock, displays and carefully curated elements that capture the spirit of the era. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Network SouthEast and make Diesel Gala 2026 a true highlight of the heritage railway calendar! Visiting locomotives include 33108 courtesy of the 33/1 Preservation Company and 50026 courtesy of Paul Spracklen and PTG Tours.
  Bluebell Railway

• Fri 04 Sep 2026 Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala and Beer Festival Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026

• Sat 05 Sep 2026 Great Central Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala Thursday 3 September to Saturday 5 September 2026 Our home fleet will be joined by guest locomotives for an intensive weekend of diesel traction.
  Great Central Railway

• Sat 05 Sep 2026 Bluebell Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Bluebell Diesel Gala 2026 - Celebrating 40 Years of Network SouthEast! Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026 As part of the gala, we will proudly celebrate the 40th anniversary of Network SouthEast (NSE) - marking four decades since the launch of this bod, colourful and much-loved era of British railway history. Network SouthEast transformed commuter and regional rail travel across London and the South East, and its distinctive red, white and blue branding remains iconic to this day. NSE 40 will form a fantastic addition to the 2026 Diesel Gala, with plans already underway to ensure the anniversary is celebrated in fitting style. We are delighted to be working in partnership with NSE Friends, the 1305 Thumper Gang, and the B350 Preservation Group to help bring this celebration to life. Together, we aim to showcase and honour the legacy of Network SouthEast through locomotives from the era, rolling stock, displays and carefully curated elements that capture the spirit of the era. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Network SouthEast and make Diesel Gala 2026 a true highlight of the heritage railway calendar! Visiting locomotives include 33108 courtesy of the 33/1 Preservation Company and 50026 courtesy of Paul Spracklen and PTG Tours.
  Bluebell Railway

• Sat 05 Sep 2026 Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala and Beer Festival Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026

• Sun 06 Sep 2026 Bluebell Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Bluebell Diesel Gala 2026 - Celebrating 40 Years of Network SouthEast! Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026 As part of the gala, we will proudly celebrate the 40th anniversary of Network SouthEast (NSE) - marking four decades since the launch of this bod, colourful and much-loved era of British railway history. Network SouthEast transformed commuter and regional rail travel across London and the South East, and its distinctive red, white and blue branding remains iconic to this day. NSE 40 will form a fantastic addition to the 2026 Diesel Gala, with plans already underway to ensure the anniversary is celebrated in fitting style. We are delighted to be working in partnership with NSE Friends, the 1305 Thumper Gang, and the B350 Preservation Group to help bring this celebration to life. Together, we aim to showcase and honour the legacy of Network SouthEast through locomotives from the era, rolling stock, displays and carefully curated elements that capture the spirit of the era. Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Network SouthEast and make Diesel Gala 2026 a true highlight of the heritage railway calendar! Visiting locomotives include 33108 courtesy of the 33/1 Preservation Company and 50026 courtesy of Paul Spracklen and PTG Tours.
  Bluebell Railway

• Sun 06 Sep 2026 Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala and Beer Festival Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026

• Sun 06 Sep 2026 North Tyneside Steam Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Shunter Sunday Sunday 6th September 2026 Are you ready to travel back to the 1980s, when British Rail blue dominated the railway and diesel power ruled the rails? If so, then back by popular demand following last year's successful event, our two BR blue shunters?03078 and 08915?are once again stepping out of the yard and into the spotlight for our 2026 Shunter Sunday! Usually confined to shunting duties and standby work for the steam fleet, this is their chance to take charge of the line. Throughout the day, the pair will haul a varied mix of passenger and freight services, recreating the sights and sounds of a bygone era. Expect double-headed action, top-and-tail formations, and plenty of rare mileage behind both locomotives as they work a busy and intensive timetable. Whether you joined us last year or are looking to experience something a little different, this is a day not to be missed.

• Sat 12 Sep 2026 Dean Forest Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026
  Dean Forest Railway

• Sat 12 Sep 2026 Tanfield Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Pioneers Gala 12 and 13 September 2026 Celebrate the Legacy of Industrial Diesel Power! Join us this September for the Diesel Pioneers Gala. Taking place on the 12th and 13th of September 2026, this gala is a tribute to the industrial diesel locomotives that played a vital role in Britain's railway heritage - featuring STAR guest locomotive soon to be confirmed! What's on over the weekend? Visiting locomotive, (announced later in 2026) in action with a variety of freight and passenger trains. An intensive timetable is in operation with a RARE chance to travel behind our diesel fleet. Visit our 1854 built Marley Hill engine shed, see the work that goes on to keep the railway running. Browse around our well stocked book shop at Andrews House station. Take part in guided tours of the site. Live music across the site & kids activities.
  Tanfield Railway

• Sun 13 Sep 2026 Dean Forest Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026
  Dean Forest Railway

• Sun 13 Sep 2026 Tanfield Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Pioneers Gala 12 and 13 September 2026 Celebrate the Legacy of Industrial Diesel Power! Join us this September for the Diesel Pioneers Gala. Taking place on the 12th and 13th of September 2026, this gala is a tribute to the industrial diesel locomotives that played a vital role in Britain's railway heritage - featuring STAR guest locomotive soon to be confirmed! What's on over the weekend? Visiting locomotive, (announced later in 2026) in action with a variety of freight and passenger trains. An intensive timetable is in operation with a RARE chance to travel behind our diesel fleet. Visit our 1854 built Marley Hill engine shed, see the work that goes on to keep the railway running. Browse around our well stocked book shop at Andrews House station. Take part in guided tours of the site. Live music across the site & kids activities.
  Tanfield Railway

• Fri 18 Sep 2026 East Lancashire Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2026
  East Lancashire Railway

• Sat 19 Sep 2026 East Lancashire Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2026
  East Lancashire Railway

• Fri 25 Sep 2026 Epping Ongar Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala 25, 26, 27 September 2025 The diesel fleet come to the fore for three Autumn days of fantastic action over our challenging gradients! The home fleet, including our shunting locomotives, along with some interesting visiting locomotives will be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation. We'll have British Railways blue liveried locomotives working with our blue and grey liveried coaching stock too! Class 20 diesel locomotive 20227 hauls a train into North Weald station Class 47 diesel locomotive 47635 at North Weald station Class 03 D2170 Class 08 08114 Further details to be announced What to expect As usual we will be running a 3 train intensive service throughout the weekend with evening Real Ale trains on Saturday - these are included in your great value fare! You'll be able to see our blue locomotives hauling our rake of blue and grey coaching stock, travel on shuttle trains into Epping Forest and hear the locomotives working hard over our challenging gradients! Vintage London buses will provide connections to Epping Underground station (Central Line, zone 6) with all our train services, with some bus services also operating to Shenfield station (for Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line services) On train bars Our on train bars will be also be open, serving a selection of real ales, as well as a range of wines, lagers and soft drinks, and, on the Saturday evening, we will be running our Real Ale Train. LNER Cafeat North Weald and the Buffet Stop at Ongar Our catering outlets will be open all day. Hot snacks and other light refreshments and hot and cold drinks are available at the LNER Cafeat North Weald, including breakfast rolls until 11.30; the Buffet Stop at Ongar will be offering hot and cold drinks and other light refreshments.
  Epping Ongar Railway

• Fri 25 Sep 2026 Bodmin Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala Friday 25 September, Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September 2026 An itnesive three days of running (TBC) with our home diesel fleet. Expect a range of passenger and goods trains with appearances from our Class 47, Class 08 and Class 121. Subject to maintenance our Class 37 may also be available for the Gala. Visiting locos to be confirmed.

• Sat 26 Sep 2026 Epping Ongar Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala 25, 26, 27 September 2025 The diesel fleet come to the fore for three Autumn days of fantastic action over our challenging gradients! The home fleet, including our shunting locomotives, along with some interesting visiting locomotives will be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation. We'll have British Railways blue liveried locomotives working with our blue and grey liveried coaching stock too! Class 20 diesel locomotive 20227 hauls a train into North Weald station Class 47 diesel locomotive 47635 at North Weald station Class 03 D2170 Class 08 08114 Further details to be announced What to expect As usual we will be running a 3 train intensive service throughout the weekend with evening Real Ale trains on Saturday - these are included in your great value fare! You'll be able to see our blue locomotives hauling our rake of blue and grey coaching stock, travel on shuttle trains into Epping Forest and hear the locomotives working hard over our challenging gradients! Vintage London buses will provide connections to Epping Underground station (Central Line, zone 6) with all our train services, with some bus services also operating to Shenfield station (for Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line services) On train bars Our on train bars will be also be open, serving a selection of real ales, as well as a range of wines, lagers and soft drinks, and, on the Saturday evening, we will be running our Real Ale Train. LNER Cafeat North Weald and the Buffet Stop at Ongar Our catering outlets will be open all day. Hot snacks and other light refreshments and hot and cold drinks are available at the LNER Cafeat North Weald, including breakfast rolls until 11.30; the Buffet Stop at Ongar will be offering hot and cold drinks and other light refreshments.
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• Sat 26 Sep 2026 Bodmin Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala Friday 25 September, Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September 2026 An itnesive three days of running (TBC) with our home diesel fleet. Expect a range of passenger and goods trains with appearances from our Class 47, Class 08 and Class 121. Subject to maintenance our Class 37 may also be available for the Gala. Visiting locos to be confirmed.

• Sun 27 Sep 2026 Epping Ongar Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala 25, 26, 27 September 2025 The diesel fleet come to the fore for three Autumn days of fantastic action over our challenging gradients! The home fleet, including our shunting locomotives, along with some interesting visiting locomotives will be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation. We'll have British Railways blue liveried locomotives working with our blue and grey liveried coaching stock too! Class 20 diesel locomotive 20227 hauls a train into North Weald station Class 47 diesel locomotive 47635 at North Weald station Class 03 D2170 Class 08 08114 Further details to be announced What to expect As usual we will be running a 3 train intensive service throughout the weekend with evening Real Ale trains on Saturday - these are included in your great value fare! You'll be able to see our blue locomotives hauling our rake of blue and grey coaching stock, travel on shuttle trains into Epping Forest and hear the locomotives working hard over our challenging gradients! Vintage London buses will provide connections to Epping Underground station (Central Line, zone 6) with all our train services, with some bus services also operating to Shenfield station (for Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line services) On train bars Our on train bars will be also be open, serving a selection of real ales, as well as a range of wines, lagers and soft drinks, and, on the Saturday evening, we will be running our Real Ale Train. LNER Cafeat North Weald and the Buffet Stop at Ongar Our catering outlets will be open all day. Hot snacks and other light refreshments and hot and cold drinks are available at the LNER Cafeat North Weald, including breakfast rolls until 11.30; the Buffet Stop at Ongar will be offering hot and cold drinks and other light refreshments.
  Epping Ongar Railway

• Sun 27 Sep 2026 Bodmin Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Gala Friday 25 September, Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September 2026 An itnesive three days of running (TBC) with our home diesel fleet. Expect a range of passenger and goods trains with appearances from our Class 47, Class 08 and Class 121. Subject to maintenance our Class 37 may also be available for the Gala. Visiting locos to be confirmed.

• Sun 27 Sep 2026 Telford Steam Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala Sunday 27 September 2026

• Thu 01 Oct 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Bash Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 October 2026
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• Fri 02 Oct 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Bash Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 October 2026
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• Sat 03 Oct 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Bash Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 October 2026
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• Sun 04 Oct 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Autumn Diesel Bash Thursday 1 October to Sunday 4 October 2026
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• Tue 29 Dec 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Winter Diesel Day Tuesday 29 December 2026
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• Thu 06 May 2027 Swanage Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala
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• Fri 07 May 2027 Swanage Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala
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• Sat 08 May 2027 Swanage Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala
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• Sun 09 May 2027 Swanage Railway (Diesel Gala) More...
  • Diesel Gala
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