Diesel Gala

The Return of the Diesels!

Many visitors won’t remember steam traction, so the Diesel Gala brings back memories of these heritage machines that worked right from the end of steam up until recent memory – and in some cases, continue to do so!

Dates

Thursday 18th June
to Sunday, 21st June.

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47715

47715 appearing courtesy of
Mike Vaughan & Rail Engineering Solutions

We’re pleased to welcome Class 47 No. 47715 ‘Rail Engineering Solutions – Quality Assured’ to this year’s Diesel Gala, with thanks to Mike Vaughan and Rail Engineering Solutions.

Built at Crewe Works in 1966, 47715 is presented in the distinctive Rail Express Systems livery carried during its later British Rail career. The Sulzer-powered locomotive made its first passenger appearances on the KWVR earlier this year and returns for the Diesel Gala, bringing classic Class 47 power and sound to the Worth Valley.

37025

37025 appearing courtesy of
The Scottish Thirty-Seven Group

We’re delighted to welcome Class 37 No. 37025 “Inverness TMD” to the Diesel Gala.

Built in 1961 at English Electric’s Vulcan Foundry as D6725, 37025 entered service on British Rail’s Eastern Region, where it spent the first two decades of its working life. In 1981, the locomotive transferred north to Scotland, beginning a long association with depots including Eastfield, Inverness and Motherwell, and becoming a familiar performer on Scottish duties.

During this period, 37025 gained distinction as the first locomotive to carry the striking BR Large Logo livery, later also appearing in Departmental Grey and Civil Engineers ‘Dutch’ colours. In March 1994, following repainting back into Large Logo livery, the locomotive was named “Inverness TMD”, reflecting its strong links with the Highland capital.

After moving south in 1995 for the final years of its BR career, 37025 was withdrawn in 1998 following a failure at Stockport. The locomotive was subsequently purchased by the Scottish Thirty-Seven Group in 2000, and after an extensive restoration, returned to traffic in September 2007.

31108

31108 appearing courtesy of
A1A Locomotives Ltd

We’re pleased to welcome Class 31 No. 31108 to the Diesel Gala.

Built in 1959 at Brush Traction’s Loughborough works as D5526, 31108 entered service on British Rail’s Eastern Region, where it would spend the majority of its working life. A regular performer across East Anglia and beyond, the locomotive saw allocations to a number of key depots including Stratford, March, Finsbury Park, Tinsley, Immingham and Thornaby, reflecting the wide-ranging duties carried out by the dependable Class 31 fleet.

Renumbered 31108 under the TOPS system in 1974, the locomotive continued in front-line service into the early 1990s, with its final years spent based at Immingham. It was withdrawn in September 1991 after being stopped for engine repairs at Scunthorpe.

Saved for preservation by A1A Locomotives Ltd, 31108 moved to the Midland Railway Centre at Butterley in 1995. Following a comprehensive overhaul, including major engine repairs, the locomotive returned to traffic in May 2000, resplendent in early 1990s Railfreight grey livery. Today, it remains an active member of the heritage diesel fleet, appearing at railways and events across the country.

55009

55009 appearing courtesy of the
Deltic Preservation Society

We’re delighted to welcome Class 55 No. 55009 Alycidon to this year’s Diesel Gala, with thanks to the Deltic Preservation Society for making the visit possible.

Built at English Electric’s Vulcan Foundry in 1961, Alycidon is one of the iconic Deltic locomotives that transformed East Coast Main Line express services during the 1960s and 1970s. Boasting twin Napier Deltic engines and a truly unforgettable soundtrack, 55009 remains one of the most celebrated diesel locomotives in preservation and is sure to be a star attraction throughout the Gala.

37218

37218 appearing courtesy of
Europhoenix Rail

For the first time at the KWVR Diesel Gala, Europhoenix Rail will be supplying a locomotive for all four days of the event.

50049

50049 appearing courtesy of
Class 50 Alliance

We’re delighted to welcome Class 50 No. 50049 Defiance to this year’s Diesel Gala, with thanks to Class 50 Alliance for making the visit possible.

Built at Vulcan Foundry in 1968, 50049 is one of the iconic Class 50 fleet, a class best known for hauling express passenger services on the West Coast Main Line before becoming synonymous with routes across the South West. Restored and maintained by Class 50 Alliance, Defiance remains a striking example of these powerful locomotives and will bring plenty of noise, power and presence to the Worth Valley throughout the Gala.

31210

31210 appearing courtesy of
Jason Hall

We’re thrilled to share that 31210 will be joining us for the Diesel Gala, courtesy of Jason Hall, subject to the final completion of repairs and certification.

We believe 31210 last worked a passenger train back in 1991, before being withdrawn the following year. After many years of restoration, this will be one of the locomotive’s very first public outings… and definitely one for the red pens!

31210 joins already-announced sister Class 31, 31108, with authentic double-heading planned during the gala, too!

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TIMETABLES

You can view the preview timetables below to help plan your Diesel Gala visit.
Final timetables will be available in the On The Day Booklet, which you’ll receive when collecting your tickets.

THE DIESEL  GALA – THURSDAY 18TH JUNE

Locomotive(s)

 31108
55009 		00000 37025 31108 31210 31108 55009 08993
D9520 		37025 D9520 31108
31210 		D9520 37025 31108 (47715)
50049		 31108 55009 D9520 37218 D9520 37025 31108 50049 08266
D9520		 47715 37218
Trailing Locomotive – – – – – – 31108 – – 08993 (50049) 55009 – 31210 – 31210 – 47715 – 47715 2xC31 – – – – –
Attaching/Detaching – – – – – – – – – – A50049 – – – A47715 – – – – – D2xC31 – – – – –
Type LE – PASS – GDS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS
Set – – RMB – – – SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SRPS
Oxenhope d – – 8:00 – 8:40 – 9:20 – 10:05 – 10:55 – 12:05 – 12:55 – 14:05 – 15:10 – 16:00 – 17:05 – 18:00 18:50
Haworth Loop a 7:15 – – – – – – A50049 – – – A47715 – – – – – D2xC31 – – – – –
Haworth d – – 8:07 – – – 9:27 – 10:12 – 11:12 – 12:12 – 13:12 – 14:12 – 15:17 – 16:17 – 17:12 – 18:07 18:57
Oakworth d – – 8:11 – – – 9:31 – 10:16 – 11:16 – 12:16 – 13:16 – 14:16 – 15:21 – 16:21 – 17:16 – 18:11 19:01
Damems Junction d – – 8:15 – 8:52 – 9:35 – 10:20 – 11:20 – 12:20 – 13:20 – 14:20 – 15:25 – 16:25 – 17:20 18:15 19:05
Damems d – – 8:17 – – – 9:37 – 10:22 – 11:22 11:49 12:22 12:49 13:22 13:49 14:22 14:49 15:27 15:54 16:27 – 17:22 18:17 19:07
Ingrow West d – – 8:23 – – – 9:43 9:50 10:28 10:51 11:28 11:54 12:28 12:54 13:28 13:54 14:28 14:54 15:33 15:59 16:33 – 17:28 17:40 18:23 19:13
Keighley a 7:40 – 8:30 – 9:00 – 9:50 10:00 10:35 11:00 11:35 12:00 12:35 13:00 13:35 14:00 14:35 15:00 15:40 16:05 16:40 – 17:35 17:50 18:30 19:20
Platform: – – 4 – 3 – 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 4
THE DIESEL  GALA – THURSDAY 18TH JUNE

Locomotive(s)

 00000 31210
37025 		55009 31108 00000 08266 37025 00000 31210
31108 		08993 37025 55009 50049 31210 55009 31210 37025
37218		 47715 31210
31108 		47715 (55009)
50049		 08993 (37025)
47715 		00000 (50049)
37218 		47715
Trailing Locomotive – – – – – – – – – – – D9520 – 31108 – 31108 – D9520 – D9520 – D9520 – – – –
Attaching/Detaching – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – D55009 – D37025 – D50049 –
Type – – GDS PASS – PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS
Set – LE GDS SRPS – SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS RMB
Platform: – – 4 3 – 3 4 – 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 – 4 3
Keighley d – – 8:00 8:35 – 9:10 9:20 – 10:05 10:40 11:05 11:40 12:05 12:40 13:05 13:40 14:05 14:40 15:10 15:45 16:10 16:45 17:05 – 18:00 18:50
Ingrow West d – – – 8:42 – 9:20 9:27 – 10:12 10:50 11:12 – 12:12 – 13:12 – 14:12 – 15:17 – 16:17 16:55 17:12 – 18:07 18:57
Damems d – – – 8:46 – – 9:31 – 10:16 – 11:16 11:47 12:16 12:47 13:16 13:47 14:16 14:47 15:21 15:52 16:21 – 17:16 – 18:11 19:01
Damems Jct d – – 8:10 8:51 – – 9:36 – 10:21 – 11:21 – 12:21 – 13:21 – 14:21 – 15:26 – 16:26 – 17:21 – 18:16 19:06
Oakworth d – – 8:15 8:55 – – 9:40 – 10:25 – 11:25 – 12:25 – 13:25 – 14:25 – 15:30 – 16:30 – 17:25 – 18:20 19:10
Haworth d – – 8:59 – – 9:44 – 10:29 – 11:29 – 12:29 – 13:29 – 14:29 – 15:34 – 16:34 – 17:29 – 18:24 19:14
Haw Loop d – 7:25 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – D55009 – D37025 – D50049 –
Oxenhope a – 7:35 8:25 9:05 – – 9:50 – 10:35 – 11:35 – 12:35 – 13:35 – 14:40 – 15:40 – 16:45 – 17:40 – 18:35 19:20
THE DIESEL  GALA – FRIDAY 19TH JUNE

Locomotive(s)

 31108 00000 55009 31108 00000 37218 08993 55009 00000 (31210)
31108 		08266 (37025)
55009 		31108 37218 31108 (47715)
37025 		50049 55009 50049 (31108)
31210 		00000 37218 08993 50049 – 31210
37025 		08266 50049 47715 50049 47715 50049
Trailing Locomotive – – – – – – – – – – – 31210 – 31210 – 47715 – 47715 – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Attaching/Detaching – – – – – – – – – A31210 – A37025 – – A47715 – – – D31108 – – – – – – – – – – – –
Type LE – PASS GDS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS LE
Set – – RMB – – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SRPS RMB SRPS LE
Oxenhope d – – 8:00 8:40 – 9:20 – 10:10 – 10:55 – 11:55 – 12:55 – 13:55 – 15:10 – 16:00 – 17:05 – 18:00 – 18:50 – 19:35 20:25 21:15 22:00 22:45
Haworth Loop a 7:15 – – – – – – – – A31210 – A37025 – Att50049 – A47715 – – – D31108 – – – – – – – – – – – 22:55
Haworth d – – 8:07 – – 9:27 – 10:17 – 11:12 – 12:12 – 13:12 – 14:12 – 15:17 – 16:17 – 17:12 – 18:07 – 18:57 – 19:42 20:32 21:22 22:07 –
Oakworth d – – 8:11 – – 9:31 – 10:21 – 11:16 12:16 – 13:16 – 14:16 – 15:21 – 16:21 – 17:16 – 18:11 – 19:01 – 19:46 20:36 21:26 22:11 –
Damems Junction d – – 8:15 8:52 – 9:35 – 10:25 – 11:20 – 12:20 – 13:20 – 14:20 – 15:25 – 16:25 – 17:20 – 18:15 – 19:05 – 19:50 20:40 21:30 22:15 –
Damems d – – 8:17 – – 9:37 – 10:27 – 11:22 – 12:22 12:49 13:22 13:49 14:22 14:54 15:27 15:54 16:27 – 17:22 – 18:17 – 19:07 – 19:52 20:42 21:32 22:17 –
Ingrow West d – – 8:23 – – 9:43 9:55 10:33 – 11:28 11:40 12:28 12:54 13:28 13:54 14:28 14:59 15:33 15:59 16:33 – 17:28 17:40 18:23 – – 19:20 – – – – –
Keighley a 7:40 – 8:30 9:05 – 9:50 10:05 10:40 – 11:35 11:50 12:35 13:00 13:35 14:00 14:40 15:05 15:40 16:05 16:40 – 17:35 17:50 18:30 – 19:15 19:30 20:00 20:50 21:40 22:25 –
Platform: – 3 3 – 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 4 4 3 –
THE DIESEL  GALA – FRIDAY 19TH JUNE

Locomotive(s)

 00000 55009 31108 37218
 08266 55009 00000 31108 08993 55009 00000 37218 31210 37025 31210 55009 47715 31210
31108 		47715
50049 		37218 08266 (55009)
50049 		00000 37025
31210 		08993 50049 00000 (31210)
47715 		(37025)
50049 		47715 50049 00000
Trailing Locomotive – – – – – – – – – – – – 31108 – 31108 – 50049 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Attaching/Detaching – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – D31210 D37025 – – –
Type – – GDS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS –
Set – LE GDS SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS RMB SRPS RMB –
Platform: – – 3 3 3 3 – 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 – 4 3 3 – 4 3 4 3 –
Keighley d – – 8:00 8:35 9:10 9:20 – 10:10 10:45 11:05 – 12:05 12:40 13:05 13:40 14:05 14:45 15:10 15:45 16:10 16:45 17:05 – 18:00 18:35 18:50 – 19:35 20:25 21:15 22:00 –
Ingrow West d – – – 8:42 9:20 9:27 – 10:17 10:55 11:12 – 12:12 – 13:12 – 14:12 – 15:22 – 16:17 16:55 17:12 – 18:07 18:45 – – – – – – –
Damems d – – – 8:46 – 9:31 – 10:21 – 11:16 – 12:16 12:47 13:16 13:47 14:16 14:52 15:26 15:52 16:21 – 17:16 – 18:11 – 18:57 – 19:42 20:32 21:22 22:07 –
Damems Junction d – – 8:10 8:51 – 9:36 – 10:26 – 11:21 – 12:21 – 13:21 – 14:21 – 15:31 – 16:26 – 17:21 – 18:16 – 19:02 – 19:47 20:37 21:27 22:12 –
Oakworth d – – 18:15 8:55 – 9:40 – 10:30 – 11:25 – 12:25 – 13:25 – 14:25 – 15:35 – 16:30 – 17:25 – 18:20 – 19:06 – 19:51 20:41 21:31 22:16 –
Haworth d – – – 8:59 – 9:44 – 10:34 – 11:29 – 12:29 – 13:29 – 14:29 – 15:39 – 16:34 – 17:29 – 18:24 – 19:10 – 19:55 20:45 21:35 22:20 –
Haworth Loop d – 7:25 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – D55009 – – – – – D31210 D37025 – – –
Oxenhope a – 7:35 8:25 9:05 – 9:50 – 10:40 – 11:35 – 12:35 – 13:35 – 14:40 – 15:45 – 16:40 – 17:40 – 18:30 – 19:15 – 20:05 20:50 21:40 22:25 –
THE DIESEL  GALA – SATURDAY 20TH JUNE

Locomotive(s)

 37025 00000 50049 37025 00000 47715 08993 50049 00000 (31210)
37025 		08266 (31108)
50049 		31210 (55009)
47715 		50049 31108 55009 37218 55009 31108 00000 37218 08993 55009 00000 31210
31108 		08266 55009 37218 55009 37218
Trailing Locomotive – – – – – – – – – – – – 37025 – 31210 – 31210 – 47715 37025/50049 – – – – – – – – 2×31 47715 –
Attaching/Detaching – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – D47715 –
Type LE – PASS GDS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS
Set – – RMB – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SRPS RMB SRPS
Oxenhope d – – 8:00 8:40 – 9:20 – 10:10 – 10:55 – 11:55 – 13:00 – 14:10 – 15:10 – 16:00 – 17:05 – 18:00 – 18:50 – 19:45 20:20 21:05 22:00
Haworth Loop a 7:15 – – – – – – – A31210 – A31108 – A55009 – – – – D37/50 – – – – – – – – D2x31 D47715 –
Haworth d – – 8:07 x – 9:27 – 10:17 – 11:12 – 12:12 – 13:17 – 14:17 – 15:17 – 16:17 – 17:12 – 18:07 – 18:57 – 19:52 20:37 21:22 22:07
Oakworth d – – 8:11 x – 9:31 – 10:21 – 11:16 – 12:16 – 13:21 – 14:21 – 15:21 – 16:21 – 17:16 – 18:11 – 19:01 – 19:56 20:41 21:26 22:11
Damems Junction d – – 8:15 8:52 – 9:35 – 10:25 – 11:20 – 12:20 – 13:25 – 14:25 – 15:25 – 16:25 – 17:20 – 18:15 – 19:05 – 20:00 20:45 21:30 22:15
Damems d – – 8:17 x – 9:37 – 10:27 – 11:22 – 12:22 12:44 13:27 13:54 14:27 14:54 15:27 15:54 16:27 – 17:22 – 18:17 – 19:07 – 20:02 20:47 21:32 22:17
Ingrow West d – – 8:23 x – 9:43 9:55 10:33 – 11:28 11:40 12:28 12:49 13:33 13:59 14:33 14:59 15:33 15:59 16:33 – 17:28 17:40 18:23 – x 19:25 – – – –
Keighley a 7:40 – 8:30 9:05 – 9:50 10:05 10:40 – 11:35 11:50 12:35 12:55 13:40 14:05 14:40 15:05 15:40 16:05 16:40 – 17:35 17:50 18:30 – 19:15 19:35 20:10 20:55 21:40 22:25
Platform: – – 4 3 – 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 4 4 3
THE DIESEL GALA – SATURDAY 20TH JUNE

Locomotive(s)

 00000 50049 37025 47715 08266 50049 00000 37025 08993 50049 00000 47715 37025 31108 31210 37218 31210 37025
50049 		47715 37218
 08266 55009 00000 31108
31210 		08993 55009 00000 31210
31108  		47715 37218 55009
Trailing Locomotive – – – – – – – – – – – – 31210 – 50049 – 55009 31108 55009 – – – – – – – – 37218 55009 – –
Attaching/Detaching – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Type – – GDS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS
Set – LE GDS SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS RMB SRPS RMB
Platform: – – 3 3 3 4 – 4 3 4 – 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 – 4 3 3 – 4 3 4 3
Keighley d – – 8:00 8:35 9:10 9:20 – 10:10 10:45 11:05 – 12:05 12:35 13:00 13:45 14:10 14:45 15:15 15:45 16:10 16:45 17:05 – 18:00 18:35 18:50 – 19:45 20:30 21:15 22:00
Ingrow West d – – – 8:42 9:20 9:27 – 10:17 10:55 11:12 – 12:12 – 13:07 – 14:17 – 15:22 – 16:17 16:55 17:12 – 18:07 18:45 – – – – – –
Damems d – – – 8:46 – 9:31 – 10:21 11:16 – 12:16 12:42 13:11 13:52 14:21 14:52 15:26 15:52 16:21 – 17:16 – 18:11 – 18:57 – 19:52 20:37 21:22 22:07
Damems Junction d – – 8:10 8:51 – 9:36 – 10:26 11:21 – 12:21 – 13:16 – 14:26 – 15:31 – 16:26 – 17:21 – 18:16 – 19:02 – 19:57 20:42 21:27 22:12
Oakworth d – – 18:15 8:55 – 9:40 – 10:30 11:25 – 12:25 – 13:20 – 14:30 – 15:35 – 16:30 – 17:25 – 18:20 – 19:06 – 20:01 20:46 21:31 22:16
Haworth d – – – 8:59 – 9:44 – 10:34 11:29 – 12:29 – 13:24 – 14:34 – 15:39 – 16:34 – 17:29 – 18:24 – 19:10 – 20:05 20:50 21:35 22:20
Haw Loop d – 7:25 – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Oxenhope a – 7:35 8:25 9:05 – 9:50 – 10:40 11:35 – 12:35 – 13:30 – 14:45 – 15:45 – 16:40 – 17:35 – 18:30 – 19:15 – 20:10 20:55 21:40 22:25
THE DIESEL  GALA – SUNDAY 21ST JUNE

Locomotive(s)

 37025
50049 		00000 55009 00000 50049 00000 37218
37025 		08993
D9520 		55009 D9520 (31210)
37218 		D9520 55009 D9520 (37025)
31108 		D9520 50049 D9520 37407 D9520 (31210)
31108 		D9520 47715 00000 31108 47715
Trailing Locomotive – – – – – – – – – 50049 – 50049 – 31210 – 31210 – 55009 – 55009 31/37 08993 – – – –
Attaching/Detaching – – – – – – – – – – A31210 – – – D37025
A47715 		– – – – – D31210 – – – – –
Type LE – PASS – GDS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS
Set – – RMB – – SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS – RMB SRPS
Oxenhope d – – 8:00 – 8:40 – 9:20 – 10:05 – 10:55 – 12:05 – 12:55 – 14:05 – 15:10 – 16:00 – 17:05 – 18:05 18:50
Haworth Loop a 7:15 – – – – – – – – A31210 – – –

D37025

 – – – – – D31210 – – – –
Haworth d – – 8:07 – – – 9:27 – 10:12 – 11:12 – 12:12 – 13:12 – 14:12 – 15:17 – 16:17 – 17:12 – 18:12 18:57
Oakworth d – – 8:11 – – – 9:31 – 10:16 – 11:16 12:16 – 13:16 — 14:16 – 15:21 – 16:21 – 17:16 – 18:16 19:01
Damems Junction d – – 8:15 – 8:52 – 9:35 – 10:20 – 11:20 – 12:20 – 13:20 14:20 – 15:25 – 16:25 – 17:20 – 18:20 19:05
Damems d – – 8:17 – – – 9:37 – 10:22 10:49 11:22 11:49 12:22 12:49 13:22 13:49 14:22 14:49 15:27 15:54 16:27 – 17:22 – 18:22 19:07
Ingrow West d – – 8:23 – – – 9:43 9:55 10:28 10:54 11:28 11:54 12:28 12:54 13:28 13:54 14:28 14:54 15:33 15:59 16:33 16:53 17:28 – 18:28 19:13
Keighley a 7:40 – 8:30 – 9:05 – 9:50 10:00 10:35 11:00 11:35 12:00 12:35 13:00 13:35 14:00 14:35 15:00 15:40 16:05 16:40 17:00 17:35 – 18:35 19:20
Platform: – – 4 – 3 – 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 – 4 4
THE DIESEL GALA – SUNDAY 21ST JUNE

Locomotive(s)

 00000 55009 50049 00000 37025
37218 		08266 55009 00000 37218 50049 55009 50049 (31108)
37025 		31210 50049 31210 (37218)
47715 		55009 31108
31210 		55009 (50049)
47715		 08993 (55009)
31108 		D9520
08993 		47715 31108
Trailing Locomotive – – – – – – – – – D9520 – D9520 – D9520 – D9520 – D9520 – D9520 – D9520 – – – –
Attaching/Detaching – – – – – – – – – – – – A31108 – – – D37218 – – – D50049 – D55009 – – –
Type – – GDS – PASS PASS PASS – PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS
Set – LE GDS – SRPS SUB RMB – SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS SUB RMB SUB SRPS RMB
Platform: – – 3 – – 3 4 – 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3
Keighley d – – 8:00 – 8:35 9:10 9:20 – 10:05 10:40 11:05 11:40 12:05 12:40 13:05 13:40 14:05 14:40 15:10 15:45 16:10 16:45 17:05 17:40 18:05 18:50
Ingrow West d – – – – 8:42 9:20 9:27 – 10:12 – 11:12 – 12:12 – 13:12 – 14:12 – 15:17 – 16:17 16:52 17:12 17:50 18:12 18:57
Damems d – – – – 8:46 – 9:31 – 10:16 10:47 11:16 11:47 12:16 12:47 13:16 13:47 14:16 14:47 15:21 15:52 16:21 – 17:16 – 18:16 19:01
Damems Junction d – – 8:10 – 8:51 – 9:36 – 10:21 – 11:21 – 12:21 – 13:21 – 14:21 – 15:26 – 16:26 – 17:21 – 18:21 19:06
Oakworth d – – 8:15 – 8:55 – 9:40 – 10:25 – 11:25 – 12:25 – 13:25 – 14:25 – 15:30 – 16:30 – 17:25 – 18:25 19:10
Haworth d – – – – 8:59 – 9:44 – 10:29 – 11:29 – 12:29 – 13:29 – 14:29 – 15:34 – 16:34 – 17:29 – 18:29 19:14
Haworth Loop d – 7:25 – – – – – – – – – – A31108 – – – D37218 – – – D50049 – D55009 – – –
Oxenhope a – 7:35 8:25 – 9:05 9:50 – 10:35 – 11:35 – 12:40 – 13:35 – 14:40 – 15:40 – 16:45 – 17:40 – 18:35 19:20
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home fleet

D9520 was completed at Swindon Works on 11th November 1964 and initially allocated to Cardiff Canton. In January 1967, it was transferred to Hull with
other members of the Class for work in the North East Region but was with­drawn from BR service there in April 1968.

Purchased by Stewart& Lloyds Minerals Ltd. the loco arrived, in company with D9523 at Glendon Quarries near Kettering on 16th December 1968, where it became No. 24 (Plant No. 8311/24) and was used to haul wagons of iron­stone from the quarries to the exchange sidings, from where BR then hauled the trains to Corby Iron and Steel Works.

As D3759, the locomotive left Crewe Works in October 1959 as a standard Class 08. This number was carried until December 1973 when it was renumbered as 08 592. After running for 12 years as 08 592 the locomotive was withdrawn from traffic but rather than being condemned to the cutters torch or service privately, the locomotive was chosen to be one of five class 08’s to be rebuilt into a Class 08/9 – receiving cut down cabs, reducing their height to 11ft 9in, to allow their use on the old Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley line in South Wales. Having been laid on parts of a former canal system, the old BP&GVR suffered from a number of low bridges, and hence the need for locomotives with a lower headroom clearance.

08 993 has carried two names in its lifetime, one being ‘Olive’. In 1986, it adopted the name ‘Ashburnham’, which it still carries today.

Built at BR’s Horwich Works in 1956, 08266 is one of the earlier members of the hugely successful Class 08 fleet. Designed to handle shunting and trip freight duties, locomotives like 08266 could once be found at almost every major station, depot and goods yard in the country. Today, it remains a hardworking member of the Railway’s fleet and a fitting representative of this classic BR design.

event information

Step behind the scenes during the Gala weekend and experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a working locomotive shed. This guided tour offers a rare opportunity to get up close to both steam and diesel locomotives, brought to life with knowledgeable commentary from your experienced guide.

Please note that the tour takes place in a live railway environment. The route includes uneven and potentially slippery surfaces, as well as steps, and is therefore not suitable for those with mobility difficulties. For safety reasons, open-toed footwear is not permitted.

Access to the shed is strictly limited to authorised tour groups, who must remain together at all times. As this is a hazardous working area, children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Due to operational requirements within the yard, tours may be altered, curtailed or cancelled at short notice.

Tours depart from Haworth Station Booking Hall, where your guide will meet you outside the station before leading the group to the yard.

TAKE A SHED TOUR


Haworth Shed Tours will begin shortly after each service arrives from Keighley, and will meet inside the Booking Hall in Haworth.

Experience the Railway from the Guards’ Van on the Engineers’ Train.

The Brake Van Ride is returning to the Diesel Gala, and you’ll get a picture-perfect view of the railway. You’ll journey in the 56287 Southern Railway Goods Brake Van ‘Queen Marys’ owned by The Bahamas Locomotive Society.

JourneyPrice
Full-Line Return£17.50

BOOK A BRAKE VAN RIDE

Make your journey to the Diesel Gala part of the experience with special charter trains from SRPS Railtours.

Arrive in style aboard The Keighley Artilleryman on Wednesday 17 June, hauled by Class 45 No. 45118, with pick-ups at Linlithgow, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Newcastle.

Or depart the gala aboard The Keighley Stag on Monday 22 June, hauled by Class 37 No. 37025, with stops at Carlisle, Motherwell and Falkirk Grahamston.

With fares from just £89 per person, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a full diesel-hauled experience to and from the Worth Valley.

Visit SRPS Railtours to book your place.

the old parcels office – keighley


Located on the station bridge at Keighley, The Old Parcels Office is the perfect place to start, finish, or take a break during your Diesel Gala adventure. Serving breakfasts, light bites, main meals, cakes and hot drinks throughout the day, it’s also home to a fully stocked bar offering a range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

Opening Times Thursday & Sunday: 09:00 – 19:00 / Friday & Saturday: 09:00 – 22:00

Platform Pop-Up & Buffet – Keighley


Start your Gala day the right way with the Platform Pop-Up, serving freshly cooked bacon and sausage sandwiches in the morning before switching to loaded bratwurst later in the day. Alongside it, the Platform Buffet will be open throughout the event serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sweets and railway favourites, ensuring you’re never far from a brew between trains.

Platform Pop-Up: Thursday to Sunday, 08:00 – 17:00
Platform Buffet: Thursday to Sunday, 08:00 – 18:00

The Tea Room – Oxenhope


The Tea Room at Oxenhope offers a traditional railway refreshment stop, serving homemade cakes, sandwiches, hot meals and a selection of hot and cold drinks. Whether you’re looking for a hearty lunch or simply a quick cuppa while watching the locomotives come and go, it’s the perfect place to pause and soak up the atmosphere of the Gala.

Opening Times: Thursday to Sunday: 08:00 – 19:00

Chuffin’ Grill – Oakworth


Follow your nose to Chuffin’ Grill at Oakworth, where the smell of the BBQ will be hard to miss. Serving up burgers, loaded fries, dirty fries and other grilled favourites, it’s the ideal stop for enthusiasts looking for something substantial while enjoying the action.

Opening Times: Friday to Sunday: 12:00 – 17:00

The Tea Hut – Oakworth


Perched alongside one of the Railway’s most picturesque stations, The Tea Hut serves hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks and sweet treats throughout the weekend. It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy the scenery and watch the trains pass through the Worth Valley.

Opening Times: Thursday & Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 / Saturday & Sunday: 08:00 – 18:00

The Royal Oak – Haworth


Just a short walk from Haworth Station, The Royal Oak provides the ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of the Gala. Recently reopened by the Railway, this traditional Yorkshire pub offers a range of cask ales, lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks in a welcoming setting.

Opening Times: Thursday: 17:00 – 23:00 / Friday: 15:00 – 23:00 / Saturday: 12:00 – 23:00 / Sunday: 12:00 – 22:30

ticket and EVENT INFORMATION

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For the best value and maximum flexibility, choose our Four Day Rover, offering unlimited travel throughout the gala plus entry to the museums at Ingrow West.

One-Day, Two-Day, and Three-Day Rover tickets will also be available for those planning a shorter visit. Standard return tickets for travel over the full length of the line may be purchased on the day.

FOUR DAY ROVER

TICKETADVANCEON THE DAY
Adult£83.25£115.50
Child (5 – 15)£41.40£58.00
Under 5–Free
One Adult & One Child£130.05£144.50
Member – Adult£72.90£81.00
Member – Child (5 – 15)£34.65£38.50
Member – Joint£145.80£162.00
Member – Family£180.45£200.50
Local Railcard£72.90£81.00
TICKETADVANCEON THE DAY
Adult£83.25£92.50
Child (5 – 15)£41.40£46.00
Under 5–Free
One Adult & One Child£103.95£115.50
Member – Adult£58.05£64.50
Member – Child (5 – 15)£27.45£30.50
Member – Joint£116.10£129.00
Member – Family£143.55£159.50
Local Railcard£58.05£64.50
TICKETADVANCEON THE DAY
Adult£61.65£68.50
Child (5 – 15)£30.60£34.00
Under 5–Free
One Adult & One Child£76.95£85.50
Member – Adult£43.20£48.00
Member – Child (5 – 15)£20.25£20.25
Member – Joint£86.40£96.00
Member – Family£106.65£118.50
Local Railcard£43.20£48.00
TICKETThurFriSatSun
Adult£33.30£35.10£35.10£33.30
Child (5 – 15)£16.65£17.55£17.55£16.65
Under 5FreeFreeFreeFree
One Adult & One Child£41.63£43.88£43.88£41.63
Member – Adult£23.85£25.20£25.20£23.85
Member – Child (5 – 15)£11.25£12.15£12.15£11.25
Member – Joint£47.70£50.40£50.40£47.70
Member – Family£58.95£62.55£62.55£58.95
Local Railcard£23.85£25.20£25.20£23.85
TICKETThurFriSatSun
Adult£37.00£39.00£39.00£37.00
Child (5 – 15)£18.50£19.50£19.50£18.50
Under 5FreeFreeFreeFree
One Adult & One Child£46.25£48.75£48.75£46.25
Member – Adult£25.50£28.00£28.00£25.50
Member – Child (5 – 15)£12.50£13.50£13.50£12.50
Member – Joint£53.00£56.00£56.00£53.00
Member – Family£65.50£69.50£69.50£65.50
Local Railcard£25.50£28.00£28.00£25.50

Please note that there is no reserved seating for this gala, whether tickets are purchased online or on the day (with the exception of coach parties). All passengers will need to choose their seat once on board, and may speak to staff if they require assistance.

Standard Booking Ts & Cs apply.

  • Members’ Free Tickets: Withdrawn for this event.
  • Heritage Railway Association passes and reciprocal free-travel arrangements: Not valid for this gala. Holders will be charged the member price on the day.
  • Local Railcard: Usual discounts are amended; member-priced tickets will be charged on the day.
  • Break of Journey: Not permitted on Single or Return tickets. Full Line Return ticket holders may break their journey only at Haworth.
  • Carer / Wheelchair User Discounts: Available as normal.
  • Other promotions and discounts: Not available for this event.
  • Complimentary Ticket Vouchers: Only valid if they are specifically printed as being issued for this gala.

Car parks are available at five KWVR stations. For those using Sat Navs, the station addresses and postcodes are listed below:

  • KEIGHLEY – Keighley Railway Station, Station Bridge, Keighley, BD21 4HP
  • INGROW – Ingrow Railway Station, South Street, Ingrow, Keighley, BD21 5AX
  • OAKWORTH – Oakworth Railway Station, Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 0DZ
  • HAWORTH – The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 8NJ
  • OXENHOPE – Oxenhope Railway Station, Station Road, Oxenhope, Keighley, BD22 9LB

You can find more information about getting to the railway in the dedicated travel section.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our Diesel Gala Trains, provided they do not disturb or inconvenience other passengers. Please note that dogs are not permitted on carriage seats.

All dogs travel free of charge.

You can learn more about our four-legged friends by visiting the railway on our Dog Policy Page.