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Weekly Wind-Up #2260 2260 ? 6 August 2026 BRENTFORD (BFD) Black Dog, 17 Albany Rd, Brentford. TW8 0NF We return to the 'Black Dog Beer House' earlier this year so that we may make use of the garden in this often very busy pub. Run by Pete and Ash, this former CAMRA pub of the year generally has four real ales and three ciders on hand pump, together with many craft keg options. A dark beer has been requested for our visit and food is also available. Class 458 'Juniper' units are on borrowed time (again!). At the time of writing there are only four diagrams remaining, including some trains to Brentford. There are occasionally substitutions for 701s on the Windsor line too. This will probably be your last chance to have one, if you really need to.....
Wind Up North #428 Thursday 30 July 2026 Yorkshireman, 9-11 Court Lane, Skipton. BD23 1DD
Summer Diesel Gala Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026 Summer Diesel Gala | 7/8/9 August We're really looking forward to our Summer Diesel Gala, which will take place over the weekend of 7, 8 and 9 August. Gates will be open from 8.00am, as will our station café, serving a range of breakfast sandwiches, tea and coffee to fuel up your day. Confirmed Locomotives Class 08 D3236 Class 33 33103 Class 47 D1842 Class 73 73001 Bubble Car W55006 plus Derby Lightweight M79612 Guest Locomotive Confirmed We're delighted to confirm that we will be welcoming Class 20, number 20166, for our Summer Diesel Gala. Originally built as D8166 in 1966 by the Vulcan Foundry, in Newton-le-Willows, it spent much of its life operating locally to our railway as it was allocated to the Nottingham Division, which included Derby. Renumbered to 20166 in 1974, and following it's career with British Rail, it was used for the construction of the Channel Tunnel. Later, it became part of the Harry Needle Railroad Company fleet, and still carries a distinctive de-branded orange livery.
Summer Diesel Gala Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026 Summer Diesel Gala | 7/8/9 August We're really looking forward to our Summer Diesel Gala, which will take place over the weekend of 7, 8 and 9 August. Gates will be open from 8.00am, as will our station café, serving a range of breakfast sandwiches, tea and coffee to fuel up your day. Confirmed Locomotives Class 08 D3236 Class 33 33103 Class 47 D1842 Class 73 73001 Bubble Car W55006 plus Derby Lightweight M79612 Guest Locomotive Confirmed We're delighted to confirm that we will be welcoming Class 20, number 20166, for our Summer Diesel Gala. Originally built as D8166 in 1966 by the Vulcan Foundry, in Newton-le-Willows, it spent much of its life operating locally to our railway as it was allocated to the Nottingham Division, which included Derby. Renumbered to 20166 in 1974, and following it's career with British Rail, it was used for the construction of the Channel Tunnel. Later, it became part of the Harry Needle Railroad Company fleet, and still carries a distinctive de-branded orange livery.
The Jolly Fisherman Saturday 8 August 2026 New for 2026 is our evening Jolly Fisherman Train where you can sit back and relaxy and enjoy a full 2 round trip on the Ecclesbourne Vally Railway with Fish and Chips or Chips and sausage. there will be a fully licened bar on board with a large collection of real ales , ciders and largers, And of course the evening charter will be hauled by our visiting loco class 20166.
The Summer Riviera Saturday 8th August 2026 Updated 30th June 2026 125 Group are pleased to announce that we will be taking our HST to Bristol, Exeter & Paignton on Saturday 8th August 2026. Our day starts at Bury before heading via Reddish South to Crewe. From here we take the West Coast to the Birmingham area and the Cross Country route down the Lickey to our destinations of Bristol, Exeter or Paignton allowing you to choose between great cities or lovely seaside. As always, you can choose between First or Standard class accommodation and Buffet 125 will be open selling our usual array of hot and cold food along with a selection of drinks & snacks. We will be offering a limited option for travel from Bristol to Paignton & return. Tickets are now on sale from our booking agent Retro Railtours including some amazing bargain fares for the kids: First Class (Full Tour) - £149 First Class (Pickup stations to Bristol Only) - £129 First Class Table for 2 supplement - £50 Standard Class (Full Tour) - £99 Standard Class (Pickup stations to Bristol Only) - £79 Standard Class (Bristol to Exeter or Paignton Only) - £59 Standard Class 'Kids for a Tenner' Supplement - £10* *A £10 supplement for children aged between 5-15. One supplement per accompanying adult booking. This offer is only valid for Standard Class tickets. Children under 5 may travel free of charge. Please put a note on the booking if bringing under 5s. UPDATE 11/07/2026: 125 Group is sorry to advise that the proposed start of our Paignton trip at Bury has been refused by Network Rail . Apparently, there is no ongoing approval to use the connection from the East Lancs. Railway in passenger service, despite having operated as recently as the end of May, and fresh approval will require 14 weeks to process. We are very disappointed with this situation, having previously been assured that the approval was in place. We are reviewing our options to start as close as possible to the advertised departure point and it seems likely that Rochdale will become the start and finish point, with all other previous pick ups retained. For those in the far south west, we are looking to see whether we can offer an Exeter to Paignton return - subject to availability of space. We will add this to the booking site shortly, although may have to limit numbers sold until we are more certain of booking levels to Bristol and Exeter. We will update this post as soon as we have confirmation on these changes and apologise again for any inconvenience caused.
Summer Diesel Gala Friday 7 August to Sunday 9 August 2026 Summer Diesel Gala | 7/8/9 August We're really looking forward to our Summer Diesel Gala, which will take place over the weekend of 7, 8 and 9 August. Gates will be open from 8.00am, as will our station café, serving a range of breakfast sandwiches, tea and coffee to fuel up your day. Confirmed Locomotives Class 08 D3236 Class 33 33103 Class 47 D1842 Class 73 73001 Bubble Car W55006 plus Derby Lightweight M79612 Guest Locomotive Confirmed We're delighted to confirm that we will be welcoming Class 20, number 20166, for our Summer Diesel Gala. Originally built as D8166 in 1966 by the Vulcan Foundry, in Newton-le-Willows, it spent much of its life operating locally to our railway as it was allocated to the Nottingham Division, which included Derby. Renumbered to 20166 in 1974, and following it's career with British Rail, it was used for the construction of the Channel Tunnel. Later, it became part of the Harry Needle Railroad Company fleet, and still carries a distinctive de-branded orange livery.
Summer Steam & Diesel Gala Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August 2026 Come along and enjoy a day out on the Strathspey Railway at our Summer Steam and Diesel Gala! The gala will feature all available home fleet locomotives 27050, 31327, 37674, 5025, 46464, and 46512. Shunters 08490 and North British D2774 will haul the penultimate train from Boat to Aviemore each day. Ruston 48DS "Queen Anne" will be giving cab visits / rides along platform 3 at Boat. 08490 will operate driver for a fiver trip at Boat each day. To ensure that passengers can travel on as many trains as they want during each day, the railway has added an Rover Tickets to its ticket options.
DMU Special Broomhill to Dulnain Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August 2026 A rare chance to enjoy a short journey on board the railway's classic Heritage Diesel Railcar, travelling from Broomhill Station to Dulnain Bridge along an unused section of the original Highland Line. Although the original railway bridge at Dulnain was removed when the line closed in 1965, a replacement bridge was sourced by the railway at the former Ravenscraig steel works and reinstated by the railway in 2014. Dulnain Bridge gained national attention last year when it became the dramatic filming location for the Celebrity edition of BBC's The Traitors, where wagons at the rear of the train were spectacularly blown up for the programme. This unique service operates on each day of the Summer Steam and Diesel Gala, departing Broomhill Station at 11:30, 12:45, 13:55 and 15:02. Tickets can also be purchased at Broomhill Station.
Summer Steam & Diesel Gala Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August 2026 Come along and enjoy a day out on the Strathspey Railway at our Summer Steam and Diesel Gala! The gala will feature all available home fleet locomotives 27050, 31327, 37674, 5025, 46464, and 46512. Shunters 08490 and North British D2774 will haul the penultimate train from Boat to Aviemore each day. Ruston 48DS "Queen Anne" will be giving cab visits / rides along platform 3 at Boat. 08490 will operate driver for a fiver trip at Boat each day. To ensure that passengers can travel on as many trains as they want during each day, the railway has added an Rover Tickets to its ticket options.
DMU Special Broomhill to Dulnain Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August 2026 A rare chance to enjoy a short journey on board the railway's classic Heritage Diesel Railcar, travelling from Broomhill Station to Dulnain Bridge along an unused section of the original Highland Line. Although the original railway bridge at Dulnain was removed when the line closed in 1965, a replacement bridge was sourced by the railway at the former Ravenscraig steel works and reinstated by the railway in 2014. Dulnain Bridge gained national attention last year when it became the dramatic filming location for the Celebrity edition of BBC's The Traitors, where wagons at the rear of the train were spectacularly blown up for the programme. This unique service operates on each day of the Summer Steam and Diesel Gala, departing Broomhill Station at 11:30, 12:45, 13:55 and 15:02. Tickets can also be purchased at Broomhill Station.
Summer Steam & Diesel Gala Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August 2026 Come along and enjoy a day out on the Strathspey Railway at our Summer Steam and Diesel Gala! The gala will feature all available home fleet locomotives 27050, 31327, 37674, 5025, 46464, and 46512. Shunters 08490 and North British D2774 will haul the penultimate train from Boat to Aviemore each day. Ruston 48DS "Queen Anne" will be giving cab visits / rides along platform 3 at Boat. 08490 will operate driver for a fiver trip at Boat each day. To ensure that passengers can travel on as many trains as they want during each day, the railway has added an Rover Tickets to its ticket options.
DMU Special Broomhill to Dulnain Friday 14 August to Sunday 16 August 2026 A rare chance to enjoy a short journey on board the railway's classic Heritage Diesel Railcar, travelling from Broomhill Station to Dulnain Bridge along an unused section of the original Highland Line. Although the original railway bridge at Dulnain was removed when the line closed in 1965, a replacement bridge was sourced by the railway at the former Ravenscraig steel works and reinstated by the railway in 2014. Dulnain Bridge gained national attention last year when it became the dramatic filming location for the Celebrity edition of BBC's The Traitors, where wagons at the rear of the train were spectacularly blown up for the programme. This unique service operates on each day of the Summer Steam and Diesel Gala, departing Broomhill Station at 11:30, 12:45, 13:55 and 15:02. Tickets can also be purchased at Broomhill Station.
The Amwell Ambler Friday 17 July 2026 and Friday 21 August 2026 Calling all Amwell Springs Brewery fans. On Friday 17th July and Friday 21st August take an evening heritage train ride from Wallingford to Cholsey and visit the Amwell Springs brewery tap room. Our heritage train service from Wallingford will take you to Cholsey mainline station, where it is a 15 minute walk across the fields to the brewery taproom. Alternatively, enjoy unlimited trips throughout the evening and enjoy your beer on the train. Hourly departures from Wallingford between 17.30 and 21.30, coming back from Cholsey until 21.50. Allow yourselves plenty of time to find your way back to the station! Tickets are £10 per adult, including a souvenir glass, with accompanied children travelling for free. £1 off all real ales at Amwell Springs when you show your CWR ticket and glass. A range of Amwell beers and other drinks will be available on the train. Tickets are valid on any train and allow for unlimited travel. Bubblecar departs: Wallingford: 1730, 1830, 1930, 2030, 2130 Cholsey: 1750, 1850, 1950, 2050 and 2150. Dates 17 July 2026 21 August 2026
Grand Victorian Day Out in the Lake District Saturday 22 August 2026 DATES: 22/08/2026 - 22/08/2026 Departs: Ravenglass Station Returns: Ravenglass Station The Ravenglass Railway Museum's Grand Victorian Day Out in Ravenglass A Unique Day Out in the Lake District to Celebrate 150 Years of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway As part of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway's 150th anniversary celebrations, we're delighted to support a special Victorian-themed fundraising event organised by the Ravenglass Railway Museum. Taking place on the exact anniversary of the first passenger trains running on the railway in 1876, this exclusive event invites visitors to step back in time and experience a memorable Victorian day out in the Lake District. Whether you're a railway enthusiast, history lover or looking for a unique family day out in Cumbria, this special celebration offers the chance to travel through the spectacular Eskdale Valley while helping to preserve the stories and heritage of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway for future generations. Travel on an Exclusive Victorian Celebration Train Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in their finest Victorian-inspired outfits before boarding a train reserved exclusively for event participants. Your ticket guarantees a seat on this special anniversary service, creating a unique opportunity to celebrate 150 years of passenger travel on one of the Lake District's most iconic heritage railways. Supporting the Ravenglass Railway Museum This special event has been organised by the Ravenglass Railway Museum, with all proceeds supporting the museum's important work preserving and sharing the history of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, the local industries it served and the communities connected to it. The museum plays a vital role in helping visitors discover the railway's fascinating story and ensuring its heritage can continue to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Funds raised through this event help the museum to: Purchase conservation materials to care for historic collections and artefacts Support the maintenance of heritage locomotives and rolling stock Provide educational resources and family activities Create engaging exhibitions and interpretation Preserve the stories of the railway and the people who shaped its history Every donation helps support the future of this independent museum and the heritage it protects. Ticket Information Tickets for this special event will be issued by the Ravenglass Railway Museum upon presentation of your Eventbrite booking confirmation. Please note: Advance booking is essential as places are strictly limited Your ticket is valid only for the advertised Victorian Celebration Train Travel on other Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway services is not included with this event ticket Donations and ticket purchases are non-refundable All proceeds support the work of the Ravenglass Railway Museum Book Your Place Join us for a unique heritage railway experience in the Western Lake District and help celebrate 150 years since the first passengers travelled on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. This special anniversary event offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of the Lake District's most distinctive attractions while supporting the Ravenglass Railway Museum and its ongoing work preserving the railway's remarkable history.