The Bluebell Railway will host a three-month event during the summer of 2025 to mark Railway 200, showcasing the unique capabilities of the railway.

The annual GCR Autumn Diesel Gala is back: 4th – 6th September!

Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala returns with a line-up of classic locomotives and heritage action.

Steam, diesel, passenger and goods trains all feature in a busy day of action at the Great Central Railway. Kids travel for just £1.

Set to be one of our biggest events since opening. This fantastic gala brings together a combination of intensive passenger services, demonstration goods trains, model railways, miniature traction engines, and more. Its going to be a good one, so make sure to save it in your diary.

Our diesel services dont usually get much of the credit when it comes to hauling our services, but on this day they get the chance to run our line and gain all the credit. Our trust fleet of diesel locomotives will run an intensive service, as well as plenty of other additions added on.

Diesel Enthusiast Days with 31163 & 37227

Take a trip through diesel history at the South Devon Railway, with classic locomotives from the 1950s and 60s running an intensive timetable along our scenic branch line.