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1 week ago

Final visitor announced for Chinnor Diesel Gala The final visitor visiting the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway for their Diesel Gala has been announced.

Final visitor announced for Chinnor Diesel Gala www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/final-visitor-an... #chinnor #ChinnorAndPrincesRisboroughRailway #class_26 #class_37 #class_66 #loram #PrincesRisborough

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1 month ago

Talyllyn steam locomotives to part in special Vintage Trains tour This year, the Talyllyn Railway is celebrating its 75th anniversary and has announced another event to mark the year.

Talyllyn steam locomotives to part in special Vintage Trains tour www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/talyllyn-steam-l... #class_37 #midlands #pwllheli #shrewsbury #TalyllynRailway #tywyn #VintageTrains

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1 month ago

Great Ormond Street Hospital charity railtour will head to Scotland The Branch Line Society is running a ‘Down to Dundee’ rail tour from the East Midlands to Dundee on 19th March.

Great Ormond Street Hospital charity railtour will head to Scotland www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/great-ormond-str... #beattock #BranchLineSociety #carlisle #charity #class_37 #class_57 #crewe #cumbernauld #dundee #europhoenix

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2 months ago

Banish the post-Christmas blues at Scottish heritage railway To banish the post-Christmas blues, the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway is holding its Winter Diesel Gala on Monday, 29th December.

An intensive timetable will operate all day, with trains running from 09:00 to 18:30. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/banish-the-post-... #BoNess #christmas #class_26 #class_37 #scotland

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3 months ago

Telford Steam Railway’s Winter Warmer returns The Telford Steam Railway is hosting its Winter Warmer event on the 28th December.

The Telford Steam Railway is hosting its Winter Warmer event on the 28th December. www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/telford-steam-ra... #class_08 #class_37 #Gwr_5600No_5619 #telford #TelfordSteamRailway

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5 months ago

65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway Over the weekend, the Severn Valley Railway held its Autumn Diesel Bash, which celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Class 37.

65 years of Class 37s successfully celebrated at Severn Valley Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/65-years-of-clas... #class_37 #RailOperationsGroup #SevernValleyRailway #WestCoastRailways

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6 months ago

Class 37 and 50 locomotive to visit Cleethorpes this October UK Railtours is running a special trip this October, taking passengers to the Immingham Freight Terminal as well as Cleethorpes. The train will depart Finsbury Park on the 25th October, with 2 Class 50s in charge of the train. The train will pick up at Potters Bar, Stevenage, St Neots,…

Class 37 and 50 locomotive to visit Cleethorpes this October www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/08/class-37-and-50-... #class_37 #class_50 #cleethorpes #doncaster #europhoenix #FinsburyPark #NewarkNorthgate #peterborough #PottersBar

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7 months ago

65 years of Class 37s to be celebrated at North Yorkshire Moors Railway In August, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is running a series of special Sunday services hauled by Class 37s, one of Britain’s most iconic engines.

65 years of Class 37s to be celebrated at North Yorkshire Moors Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/65-years-of-clas... #37688 #BrClass_37No_37264 #class_37 #grosmont #NorthYorkshire #NorthYorkshireMoorsRailway #pickering #whitby

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8 months ago

Last minute addition announced for Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Diesel Gala Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway have announced their lineup for their Summer Diesel Gala, which will run from 25th - 27th July.

Class 50: 50021 (D421) (visiting) #BrClass_37No_37215 #BrClass_37NoD6700 #BrClass_47No_47105 #BrClass_50No_50021Rodney #class_03 #class_04 #class_20 #class_26 #class_37 #class_45

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8 months ago

Annual Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway a Resounding Success North Yorkshire Moors Railway recently held their eagerly awaited Annual Diesel Gala, which was held from the 12th to 15th June.

Annual Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway a Resounding Success www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/annual-diesel-ga... #33202 #37688 #BrClass_37No_37418 #BrClass_50No_50021Rodney #class_31 #class_33 #class_37 #class_50

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9 months ago

First visiting Class 37 locomotive announce for Severn Valley ‘Tractor’ gala The Severn Valley Railway has announced one of its visiting locomotives for its upcoming event.

First visiting Class 37 locomotive announce for Severn Valley ‘Tractor’ gala www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/first-visiting-c... #class_37 #restoration #SevernValleyRailway

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1 year ago

Class 37 locomotive to visit The Greatest Gathering Its time for another announcement from the team at The Greatest Gathering.

Class 60 – courtesy of DCRail www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/class-37-locomot... #class_37 #TheGreatestGathering

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1 year ago

Steam locomotive 1054 set for Greatest Gathering appearance The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200 years of passenger railways and the team have just announced Coal Tank 1054 as the latest visitor. 1054 visit thanks to the Bahamas Locomotive Society and joins fellow society member 45596 Bahamas at the open weekend. The…

www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/steam-locomotive... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #BluebellRailway #bury #BuryHydraulicGroup #class_108 #class_33 #class_331 #class_37 #Class_390Pendolino #class_40

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1 year ago

Steam locomotive 35028 Clan Line set for Derby open day visit Its time for another announcement from the team at The Greatest Gathering. The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200 years of passenger railways. The latest announcement is that 35028 Clan Line is to make the trip north for the event. The locos, subject to…

BR Class 37 – courtesy of Rail Operations Group www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/steam-locomotive... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #BluebellRailway #bury #BuryHydraulicGroup #class_108 #class_331 #class_37

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1 year ago

‘4VEP’ set for Greatest Gathering appearance Its another announcement from the team at The Greatest Gathering! The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200 years of passenger railways. The latest announcement is 4VEP EMU No. 3417 and appears courtesy of the Bluebell Railway The event will take place at Alstom‘s Derby Litchurch Lane Works…

‘4VEP’ set for Greatest Gathering appearance www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/4vep-set-for-gre... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #BluebellRailway #bury #BuryHydraulicGroup #class_108 #class_331 #class_37

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1 year ago

Northern Class 331 set for Derby open day Another announcement from the Greatest Gathering team and this time we are heading to the modern day. Northern are to send a Class 331 Electric Multiple Unit to the Derby open day, subject to operational requirements. The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200 years…

Northern Class 331 set for Derby open day www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/northern-class-3... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #bury #BuryHydraulicGroup #class_108 #class_331 #class_37 #Class_390Pendolino

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1 year ago

Class 35 locomotive is The Greatest Gathering’s latest announcement A Class 35 ‘Hymek’ is the latest announcement from the Greatest Gathering team. Subject to operational commitments, it is expected that D7076 will make the trip to Derby for this special weekend. The locomotive visits thanks to the East Lancashire Railway and the Bury Hydraulic Group The Greatest Gathering is…

Class 35 D7076 – courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway and Bury Hydraulic Group www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-35-locomot... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #bury #class_108 #class_37

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1 year ago

Class 50 locomotive set for Greatest Gathering appearance Class 50 No. 50033 Glorious has been confirmed as the next attendee for The Greatest Gathering.

Class 108 DMU – courtesy of the Severn Valley Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-50-locomot... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #class_108 #class_37 #Class_390Pendolino #class_47 #class_50

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1 year ago

Class 47 locomotive set to visit The Greatest Gathering Another announcement for The Greatest Gathering and this time it is diesel, a Class 47 from Carnforth. The Class 47 appears subject to operational requirements and is visiting thanks to West Coast Railways Co. The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200 years of passenger…

Class 47 – courtesy of West Coast Railways Co www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-47-locomot... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #carnforth #class_108 #class_37 #Class_390Pendolino #class_47 #class_50

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1 year ago

Pride Pendolino set for Greatest Gathering appearance Avanti West Coast are to send their Pride Pendolino No. 390119 to The Greatest Gathering.

Class 755 – courtesy of Greater Anglia www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/pride-pendolino-... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #class_108 #class_37 #Class_390Pendolino #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety

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1 year ago

Class 108 DMU set for The Greatest Gathering appearance In another announcement ahead of The Greatest Gathering, a Class 108 DMU is set to appear at the event for all three days. The Class 108 DMU is visiting thanks to the Severn Valley Railway and is subject to operational requirements. NOTE: Friday and Saturday tickets have now fully SOLD…

Class 66 – courtesy of GB Railfreight www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-108-dmu-se... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #class_108 #class_37 #Class_390Pendolino #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety

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1 year ago

The Greatest Gathering: Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to visit Derby Open Day LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas has been announced as the latest participant for The Greatest Gathering.

The Greatest Gathering: Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to visit Derby Open Day www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gat... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #BahamasLocomotiveSociety #battle #class_37 #Class_390Pendolino #class_50

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1 year ago

The Greatest Gathering: Greater Anglia to send a Class 755 to popular event Greater Anglia has announced that they will be sending a Class 755 unit to The Greatest Gathering, set to take place at Alstom’s Derby Works this August. Tickets are still available for the event, but 3-day tickets and Saturday tickets have now sold out, with only Friday and Sunday tickets…

www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gat... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #battle #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004 #class_701 #class_720 #class_91

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1 year ago

Class 93 locomotive set to visit The Greatest Gathering Rail Operations Group are to send one of their brand new Class 93 locomotives to The Greatest Gathering this August.

Class 66 No. 66315 – courtesy of GB Railfreight www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-93-locomot... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #battle #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69

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1 year ago

The Greatest Gathering tickets begin to sell out Tickets for The Greatest Gathering are beginning to sell out ahead of the three day event in August. Tickets for the Saturday of the event have now fully sold out! Meaning that no more tickets will be available for the Derby open day. This includes 3-day tickets, which are no…

The Greatest Gathering tickets begin to sell out www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gat... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004

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1 year ago

The Greatest Gathering: Class 60 locomotive set to visit Derby Following on from yesterday’s steam announcement, a Class 60 and JNA-T Wagon are to be displayed at Derby for The Greatest Gathering in August.

The Greatest Gathering: Class 60 locomotive set to visit Derby www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gat... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_60 #class_66 #class_69

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1 year ago

The Greatest Gathering: Steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman announced as attendee LMS No. 46115 Scots Guardsman has been announced as a visitor to The Greatest Gathering. The Greatest Gathering is set to take place this August to celebrate 200 years of passenger railways. The event will take place at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane Works between the 1st and 3rd August. 46115…

Class 701 No. 701003 – courtesy of South Western Railway #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #Class_69No_69004

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1 year ago

Class 37 locomotives set to visit Inverness this Saturday Class 37s will be visiting Inverness this Saturday (8th February) as part of The Capital Highlander.

Class 37 locomotives set to visit Inverness this Saturday www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/class-37-locomot... #aviemore #BlairAtholl #carlisle #carrbridge #class_37 #cumbernauld #inverness #larbert #lockerbie #LocoStop #motherwell

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1 year ago

The Greatest Gathering tickets go back on sale Ticket sales have resumed for The Greatest Gathering, a few days after issues with the Mortons Media website.

Class 50 No. 50049 Defiance – courtesy of the Class 50 Alliance www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/the-greatest-gat... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69

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1 year ago

Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering set to resume Alstom has confirmed that tickets for The Greatest Gathering are set set to go back on sale following issues with the Mortons Media ticketing website last week.

Ticket sales for The Greatest Gathering set to resume www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/ticket-sales-for... #alstom #AvantiWestCoast #class_37 #class_50 #Class_507PreservationSociety #class_57 #class_66 #class_69 #class_701 #class_720