Dorset’s Swanage Railway’s annual Diesel Gala will feature nine classic diesel locomotives, helping to tell the story of the transition of Britain’s railways from steam to diesel in the 1960s.
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Dorset heritage railway to welcome nine diesel locos to annual gala and beer festival
Dorset’s Swanage Railway’s annual Diesel Gala will feature nine classic diesel locomotives, helping to tell the story of the transition of Britain’s railways from steam to diesel in the 1960s.
Kent heritage railway to celebrate 50th anniversary with first Diesel Gala in 14 years
To celebrate the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s 50th anniversary, this weekend from 12th to 14th April it is holding its first Diesel Gala in 14 years.
Super Sprinter railcars to feature at Leicestershire gala
Among the attractions announced by the Great Central Railway for its Spring Diesel Gala are its Class 153 Super Sprinter single-coach railcars.
Super Sprinter railcars to feature at Leicestershire gala
Among the attractions announced by the Great Central Railway for its Spring Diesel Gala are its Class 153 Super Sprinter single-coach railcars.
Loram signs agreement for Class 37 locomotive
Good news for Class 37 fans as Loram UK has signed a new agreement for a Class 37 locomotive.
Scottish railway society commission special model of Class 37 locomotive
A specially commissioned model of EE Type 3 (Class 37) No. 37403 (D6607) will be launched in 2025 by Accurascale and The Scottish Railway Preservation Society to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the locomotive.
Scottish railway society commission special model of Class 37 locomotive
A specially commissioned model of EE Type 3 (Class 37) No. 37403 (D6607) will be launched in 2025 by Accurascale and The Scottish Railway Preservation Society to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the locomotive.
East Lancashire Railway Kicks Off 2024 with a ‘Winter Diesel Day’
The East Lancashire Railway announces a Diesel Day on 10th February, featuring many of its home fleet diesels.
Old locomotives out and a new managing director in for DRS
UK freight operator Direct Rail Services has announced it is retiring its fleet of class 37 diesel locomotives. The elderly units, approaching 60 years in service, are being replaced by brand-new diesels and bi-modes. The company says it marks the end of an era for the rail industry. The decision comes as part of DRS’s […]