Events
There's plenty to see, do and enjoy at heritage railway events around the UK. Many railways also offer experience days such as driving a train or dining experiences.
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- Children's Event
- Diesel Gala
- Steam Gala.
- Model Railways Event
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- Illuminated Train
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Diesel Gala - 3-day weekend of vintage diesel traction!
We've listened to the many diesel enthusiasts who said our previous three-day 'Big Diesel Thrashes' were much missed… and so we've set the date for a reintroduction in 2025! The event will take place over three days, from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April.
- Dates
- 20th March 2026 - 22nd March 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Station Road, Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Cadeby Light Railway day
An event to remember the Cadeby Light Railway
- Date
- 28th March 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel GalaDemonstration Goods Workings
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Mayor's Charity Day
We are honoured to be supporting Councillor Robert Bettley-Smith and his chosen charity, Papyrus.
- Date
- 18th April 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Steam Gala.Diesel Gala
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
Join us for a day for all those fans of diesel locomotives - an intensive timetable will operate. More information on the SRPS Diesel Group Facebook page.
- Dates
- 22nd May 2026 - 24th May 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Motor Rail Mania
A weekend celebrating one of the UK's most prolific builders of narrow gauge locos
- Dates
- 27th June 2026 - 28th June 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Apedale Country Park, Blackbank Road, Knutton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6AX, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala returns with a line-up of classic locomotives and heritage action.
- Dates
- 4th September 2026 - 6th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Diesel Gala
The diesel fleet comes to the fore for a weekend of action over some of the steepest gradients in preservation.
- Dates
- 25th September 2026 - 27th September 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Diesel Gala
Join us for a day for all those fans of diesel locomotives - an intensive timetable will operate. More information on the SRPS Diesel Group Facebook page.
- Dates
- 28th December 2026 - 29th December 2026
- Event Type(s)
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Diesel Gala
- Location
- 17-19 North Street, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 0AQ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away