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Weekly Wind-Up #2259 2259 ? 30 July 2026 HORSELL (Train to Woking, WOK) The Crown, 104 High St, Horsell, Woking, Surrey. GU21 4ST? Since our visit to The Crown last year the associated Thurston's brewery has sadly ceased, but the pub remains a gem! There has been a pub on the site since 1785 and probably back to 1613, but the two-bar village community pub we see today was rebuilt in 1877 after a fire. A dark beer has been requested amongst the range - the current beer list may be found via the RealAleFinder app - download it from www.Realalefinder.com The pub is about a mile from Woking station, served by frequent trains from Waterloo / Clapham Junction. White Bus services 73 and 48 stop nearby, but are infrequent.
Wind Up North #427 Thursday 30 July 2026 Bird in th' hand, 225 Duckworth Street, Darwen. BB3 1AU
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.
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.
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 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.
Autumn Diesel Gala Thursday 3 September to Saturday 5 September 2026 Gear up for an action-packed weekend at our annual Autumn Diesel Gala! Our home fleet will be joined by visiting guest locomotives, offering the chance to ride behind an impressive range of traction. This event is a highlight in any diesel enthusiast's calendar and a great day out for families, as we start off the new season with a weekend of diesel traction. We're delighted to announce the first guest for this event will be Class 33, 33103 curtesy of Nemesis Rail and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. We're already excited to pair 33103 with classmate D6535 (33116). Guest Locomotives Class 14 D9525 Joining us for the 2026 season, this will be the first opportunity to enjoy D9525 on GC metals - a first-time visitor to the line. Appearing with thanks to D9525 Ltd. Class 33 33103 British Rail Class 33 No. 33103 Swordfish was built in 1960 as D6514 for British Rail's Southern Region. One of the popular Class 33 locomotives, it worked both passenger and freight services across the south of England before later being preserved on heritage railways. Class 55 D9015 'Tulyar' After 35 years out of service, D9015 will be making its debut return to passenger service during the event - a historic moment in preservation history not to be missed! Appearing courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.
Photo Charter: Inter-regional Express An evening at Loughborough Central with English Electric Type 3 D6700 Thursday 3 September 2026 Starting: 03/09/2026 6:00 pm Finishing: 03/09/2026 9:00 pm Tickets from: £50.00 Join us on Thursday 3rd September 2026 for a special evening Photo Charter at Loughborough Central Station, marking 60 years since the closure of the Great Central Main Line as a through route. Taking place in conjunction with our Autumn Diesel Gala, English Electric Type 3 D6700, courtesy of the Heavy Tractor Group, will be paired with Maroon MkI coaches to recreate a classic Great Central Main Line Inter-Regional Express scene. Photographers are invited to arrive from 18:00 for an 18:20 safety brief. Photos will start from 18:30 and are planned to finish at 21:00. A number of scenes are planned using period reenactors and props including cameos at the recently refreshed station shop. The Loughborough Refreshment Room will be open before the event, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks. There are just 20 places available at £50 per person. Tickets must be booked in advance through the Great Central Railway website. Proceeds from the event will support both the Great Central Railway and the Heavy Tractor Group.
Autumn Diesel Gala Thursday 3 September to Saturday 5 September 2026 Gear up for an action-packed weekend at our annual Autumn Diesel Gala! Our home fleet will be joined by visiting guest locomotives, offering the chance to ride behind an impressive range of traction. This event is a highlight in any diesel enthusiast's calendar and a great day out for families, as we start off the new season with a weekend of diesel traction. We're delighted to announce the first guest for this event will be Class 33, 33103 curtesy of Nemesis Rail and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. We're already excited to pair 33103 with classmate D6535 (33116). Guest Locomotives Class 14 D9525 Joining us for the 2026 season, this will be the first opportunity to enjoy D9525 on GC metals - a first-time visitor to the line. Appearing with thanks to D9525 Ltd. Class 33 33103 British Rail Class 33 No. 33103 Swordfish was built in 1960 as D6514 for British Rail's Southern Region. One of the popular Class 33 locomotives, it worked both passenger and freight services across the south of England before later being preserved on heritage railways. Class 55 D9015 'Tulyar' After 35 years out of service, D9015 will be making its debut return to passenger service during the event - a historic moment in preservation history not to be missed! Appearing courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.
Autumn Diesel Gala Thursday 3 September to Saturday 5 September 2026 Gear up for an action-packed weekend at our annual Autumn Diesel Gala! Our home fleet will be joined by visiting guest locomotives, offering the chance to ride behind an impressive range of traction. This event is a highlight in any diesel enthusiast's calendar and a great day out for families, as we start off the new season with a weekend of diesel traction. We're delighted to announce the first guest for this event will be Class 33, 33103 curtesy of Nemesis Rail and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. We're already excited to pair 33103 with classmate D6535 (33116). Guest Locomotives Class 14 D9525 Joining us for the 2026 season, this will be the first opportunity to enjoy D9525 on GC metals - a first-time visitor to the line. Appearing with thanks to D9525 Ltd. Class 33 33103 British Rail Class 33 No. 33103 Swordfish was built in 1960 as D6514 for British Rail's Southern Region. One of the popular Class 33 locomotives, it worked both passenger and freight services across the south of England before later being preserved on heritage railways. Class 55 D9015 'Tulyar' After 35 years out of service, D9015 will be making its debut return to passenger service during the event - a historic moment in preservation history not to be missed! Appearing courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society.
Beer, Cider & Gin Festival Thursday 17 September to Sunday 20 September 2026 The true rail ale experience Starting: 17/09/2026 12:00 pm Finishing: 20/09/2026 6:00 pm Tickets from: £15.00 Join us for a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations by train and sample some truly unique guest beers across the railway. The festival kicks off midday on Thursday at Loughborough, with diesel trains, draught ales and snacks to get the weekend started. The Loughborough bar will also be open from 15:00. Friday and Saturday see over 80 different beers, 30 ciders and a selection of spirits available across the line, with live music from local bands and steam and diesel trains running all day - and late into the night - for a proper rail ale experience. On Sunday, wind down with a lazy pint as all four bars stay open into the afternoon - the perfect way to round off the weekend. A wide range of tickets are available for this event, including our popular 2, 3 and 4 day tickets for those wishing to enjoy more than 1 day of the festival. Group discounts are also available by enquiry, to the booking office, for groups of 10 or more. The event itself is free to attend, but tickets are required for travel on the trains. Come along and enjoy the perfect combination of heritage trains, great drinks, and live entertainment.
Beer, Cider & Gin Festival Thursday 17 September to Sunday 20 September 2026 The true rail ale experience Starting: 17/09/2026 12:00 pm Finishing: 20/09/2026 6:00 pm Tickets from: £15.00 Join us for a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations by train and sample some truly unique guest beers across the railway. The festival kicks off midday on Thursday at Loughborough, with diesel trains, draught ales and snacks to get the weekend started. The Loughborough bar will also be open from 15:00. Friday and Saturday see over 80 different beers, 30 ciders and a selection of spirits available across the line, with live music from local bands and steam and diesel trains running all day - and late into the night - for a proper rail ale experience. On Sunday, wind down with a lazy pint as all four bars stay open into the afternoon - the perfect way to round off the weekend. A wide range of tickets are available for this event, including our popular 2, 3 and 4 day tickets for those wishing to enjoy more than 1 day of the festival. Group discounts are also available by enquiry, to the booking office, for groups of 10 or more. The event itself is free to attend, but tickets are required for travel on the trains. Come along and enjoy the perfect combination of heritage trains, great drinks, and live entertainment.
Beer, Cider & Gin Festival Thursday 17 September to Sunday 20 September 2026 The true rail ale experience Starting: 17/09/2026 12:00 pm Finishing: 20/09/2026 6:00 pm Tickets from: £15.00 Join us for a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations by train and sample some truly unique guest beers across the railway. The festival kicks off midday on Thursday at Loughborough, with diesel trains, draught ales and snacks to get the weekend started. The Loughborough bar will also be open from 15:00. Friday and Saturday see over 80 different beers, 30 ciders and a selection of spirits available across the line, with live music from local bands and steam and diesel trains running all day - and late into the night - for a proper rail ale experience. On Sunday, wind down with a lazy pint as all four bars stay open into the afternoon - the perfect way to round off the weekend. A wide range of tickets are available for this event, including our popular 2, 3 and 4 day tickets for those wishing to enjoy more than 1 day of the festival. Group discounts are also available by enquiry, to the booking office, for groups of 10 or more. The event itself is free to attend, but tickets are required for travel on the trains. Come along and enjoy the perfect combination of heritage trains, great drinks, and live entertainment.
"DIARY DATES 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TOURS ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR BOOKINGS AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE FINALISE OUR PLANS! Plans for future railtours Possible dates for your diary (updated 17 June 2026) 19 September 2026: To Nottingham and the High Marnham test track. The trips outlined in this section are unavoidably subject to cancellation, modification, or change of date (except where stated to the contrary), until a trip is properly advertised. When a railtour is ready for booking, it will be fully advertised further up this webpage. It will be also removed from this section. Those on our emailing list & our followers on Bluesky will receive notifcation. No bookings or reservations will be accepted yet for any outing which is still shown in this section. This is to ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to make bookings. Shareholders (and occasionally passengers on a current railtour) are given a couple of days' advance booking ahead of a railtour being fully advertised, for which this restriction does not apply.
Beer, Cider & Gin Festival Thursday 17 September to Sunday 20 September 2026 The true rail ale experience Starting: 17/09/2026 12:00 pm Finishing: 20/09/2026 6:00 pm Tickets from: £15.00 Join us for a celebration of real ales, ciders and speciality gins along the line, where you can travel between stations by train and sample some truly unique guest beers across the railway. The festival kicks off midday on Thursday at Loughborough, with diesel trains, draught ales and snacks to get the weekend started. The Loughborough bar will also be open from 15:00. Friday and Saturday see over 80 different beers, 30 ciders and a selection of spirits available across the line, with live music from local bands and steam and diesel trains running all day - and late into the night - for a proper rail ale experience. On Sunday, wind down with a lazy pint as all four bars stay open into the afternoon - the perfect way to round off the weekend. A wide range of tickets are available for this event, including our popular 2, 3 and 4 day tickets for those wishing to enjoy more than 1 day of the festival. Group discounts are also available by enquiry, to the booking office, for groups of 10 or more. The event itself is free to attend, but tickets are required for travel on the trains. Come along and enjoy the perfect combination of heritage trains, great drinks, and live entertainment.
Steam Gala Friday 9 October 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026
Steam Gala Friday 9 October 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026
Steam Gala Friday 9 October 2026 to Sunday 11 October 2026
Giants of Steam Friday 16th October to Sunday 18th October 2026 The Bluebell Railway's much-loved Giants of Steam gala returns this October. Celebrating the power, presence, and prestige of Britain's largest and most impressive steam locomotives. Following the success of previous Giants of Steam events ? which have seen some of the country's most famous heavy express engines working intensive services across the line ? the 2026 gala promises another unforgettable weekend of big engines, big sounds, and big spectacle. BR 9F No. 92134 will be visiting us for Giants Of Steam 2026* Built at Crewe Works in 1957, 92134 is a symbol of the final era of British steam. As part of the BR Standard Class 9F fleet, it was designed for immense power, tasked with hauling heavy mineral and freight trains across the network. While built for strength, these 'Gentle Giants' were famously versatile?even occasionally outrunning dedicated express engines on passenger turns. 92134 is particularly special as a survivor of the single-chimney design. After a long road from the famous Barry Scrapyard through a dedicated restoration, it stands today as a living testament to 1950s engineering excellence. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Self Family and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR). Their generosity and hard work in maintaining this icon have made it possible for 92134 to join our 2026 Giants Weekend line-up. Joining 92134 for Giants Of Steam 2026 is 71000 Duke of Gloucester* Built at British Railways' Crewe Works in 1954, Duke of Gloucester is the sole member of the BR Standard Class 8 Pacifics and one of the most fascinating steam locomotives ever constructed. Designed under R. A. Riddles, it featured advanced engineering including three cylinders and Caprotti valve gear, representing the ultimate development of British steam locomotive design. Although its potential was not fully realised during BR service, the locomotive was saved from scrapping and underwent an extensive preservation-era rebuild that corrected its original design flaws. Since returning to steam in 1986, Duke of Gloucester has proven itself to be a powerful, efficient, and highly capable express locomotive ? a true giant in every sense. Its appearance at the Bluebell Railway offers a rare opportunity to see this unique locomotive operating in a heritage setting, adding considerable prestige to the 2026 event.
Giants of Steam Friday 16th October to Sunday 18th October 2026 The Bluebell Railway's much-loved Giants of Steam gala returns this October. Celebrating the power, presence, and prestige of Britain's largest and most impressive steam locomotives. Following the success of previous Giants of Steam events ? which have seen some of the country's most famous heavy express engines working intensive services across the line ? the 2026 gala promises another unforgettable weekend of big engines, big sounds, and big spectacle. BR 9F No. 92134 will be visiting us for Giants Of Steam 2026* Built at Crewe Works in 1957, 92134 is a symbol of the final era of British steam. As part of the BR Standard Class 9F fleet, it was designed for immense power, tasked with hauling heavy mineral and freight trains across the network. While built for strength, these 'Gentle Giants' were famously versatile?even occasionally outrunning dedicated express engines on passenger turns. 92134 is particularly special as a survivor of the single-chimney design. After a long road from the famous Barry Scrapyard through a dedicated restoration, it stands today as a living testament to 1950s engineering excellence. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Self Family and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR). Their generosity and hard work in maintaining this icon have made it possible for 92134 to join our 2026 Giants Weekend line-up. Joining 92134 for Giants Of Steam 2026 is 71000 Duke of Gloucester* Built at British Railways' Crewe Works in 1954, Duke of Gloucester is the sole member of the BR Standard Class 8 Pacifics and one of the most fascinating steam locomotives ever constructed. Designed under R. A. Riddles, it featured advanced engineering including three cylinders and Caprotti valve gear, representing the ultimate development of British steam locomotive design. Although its potential was not fully realised during BR service, the locomotive was saved from scrapping and underwent an extensive preservation-era rebuild that corrected its original design flaws. Since returning to steam in 1986, Duke of Gloucester has proven itself to be a powerful, efficient, and highly capable express locomotive ? a true giant in every sense. Its appearance at the Bluebell Railway offers a rare opportunity to see this unique locomotive operating in a heritage setting, adding considerable prestige to the 2026 event.
Giants of Steam Friday 16th October to Sunday 18th October 2026 The Bluebell Railway's much-loved Giants of Steam gala returns this October. Celebrating the power, presence, and prestige of Britain's largest and most impressive steam locomotives. Following the success of previous Giants of Steam events ? which have seen some of the country's most famous heavy express engines working intensive services across the line ? the 2026 gala promises another unforgettable weekend of big engines, big sounds, and big spectacle. BR 9F No. 92134 will be visiting us for Giants Of Steam 2026* Built at Crewe Works in 1957, 92134 is a symbol of the final era of British steam. As part of the BR Standard Class 9F fleet, it was designed for immense power, tasked with hauling heavy mineral and freight trains across the network. While built for strength, these 'Gentle Giants' were famously versatile?even occasionally outrunning dedicated express engines on passenger turns. 92134 is particularly special as a survivor of the single-chimney design. After a long road from the famous Barry Scrapyard through a dedicated restoration, it stands today as a living testament to 1950s engineering excellence. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Self Family and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR). Their generosity and hard work in maintaining this icon have made it possible for 92134 to join our 2026 Giants Weekend line-up. Joining 92134 for Giants Of Steam 2026 is 71000 Duke of Gloucester* Built at British Railways' Crewe Works in 1954, Duke of Gloucester is the sole member of the BR Standard Class 8 Pacifics and one of the most fascinating steam locomotives ever constructed. Designed under R. A. Riddles, it featured advanced engineering including three cylinders and Caprotti valve gear, representing the ultimate development of British steam locomotive design. Although its potential was not fully realised during BR service, the locomotive was saved from scrapping and underwent an extensive preservation-era rebuild that corrected its original design flaws. Since returning to steam in 1986, Duke of Gloucester has proven itself to be a powerful, efficient, and highly capable express locomotive ? a true giant in every sense. Its appearance at the Bluebell Railway offers a rare opportunity to see this unique locomotive operating in a heritage setting, adding considerable prestige to the 2026 event.
Steam Gala - save the dates! Join us for an unforgettable Steam Gala on Friday 30, Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. This is the third occasion that an all-steam Gala has been run over 3-days at the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and we want you to be there, so please add the dates to your diary. News on locos, ticket prices and additional attractions will be posted here as soon as we have details.
Steam Gala - save the dates! Join us for an unforgettable Steam Gala on Friday 30, Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. This is the third occasion that an all-steam Gala has been run over 3-days at the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and we want you to be there, so please add the dates to your diary. News on locos, ticket prices and additional attractions will be posted here as soon as we have details.
Steam Gala - save the dates! Join us for an unforgettable Steam Gala on Friday 30, Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. This is the third occasion that an all-steam Gala has been run over 3-days at the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and we want you to be there, so please add the dates to your diary. News on locos, ticket prices and additional attractions will be posted here as soon as we have details.
DIARY DATES 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TOURS ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR BOOKINGS AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE FINALISE OUR PLANS! Saturday 5th December - The first of our Christmas trains will take us from London King's Cross, Potters Bar, Stevenage and Peterborough to Chesterfield (for transfers to the spectacular Chatsworth at Christmas event) and Barrow Hill Roundhouse (for festive fun of a railway nature, which you won't want to miss!). GBRf will take charge today, with specific traction to be confirmed in due course. We expect this tour to go on sale this month and will feature First Class Dining along with Standard and First Class Non Dining accommodation.
DIARY DATES 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TOURS ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR BOOKINGS AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE FINALISE OUR PLANS! Saturday 12th December - Our second seasonal offering takes us from London Euston, Watford Junction, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby and Nuneaton to Ludlow for a traditional UK Railtours Carol Service at the beautiful St Lawrence's Church. You could also choose to leave the train at Shrewsbury for some Christmas shopping, Leominster for the Victorian Street Market, or Hereford for an afternoon at leisure. This tour is operated by DB Cargo, with Class 67 traction. Again, we expect this tour to go on sale this month and will feature First Class Dining along with Standard and First Class Non Dining accommodation.
DIARY DATES 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TOURS ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR BOOKINGS AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE FINALISE OUR PLANS! Will there be an Awkward Week tour between Christmas and New Year? The simple answer is YES! We expect to run a main tour and a positioning move the day before. Plans for this are well progressed, but we are going to play our cards close to our chest for just a little while longer. Our preferred dates of operation are Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th December, but should route availability dictate, we may run on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th December instead.
Winter Diesel Gala Monday 28 December and Tuesday 29 December 2026
DIARY DATES 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TOURS ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR BOOKINGS AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE FINALISE OUR PLANS! Will there be an Awkward Week tour between Christmas and New Year? The simple answer is YES! We expect to run a main tour and a positioning move the day before. Plans for this are well progressed, but we are going to play our cards close to our chest for just a little while longer. Our preferred dates of operation are Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th December, but should route availability dictate, we may run on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th December instead.
Winter Diesel Gala Monday 28 December and Tuesday 29 December 2026
DIARY DATES 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE TOURS ARE NOT YET OPEN FOR BOOKINGS AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WHILE WE FINALISE OUR PLANS! Will there be an Awkward Week tour between Christmas and New Year? The simple answer is YES! We expect to run a main tour and a positioning move the day before. Plans for this are well progressed, but we are going to play our cards close to our chest for just a little while longer. Our preferred dates of operation are Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th December, but should route availability dictate, we may run on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th December instead.
Black Bun Specials Wednesday 30 December and Thursday 31 December 2026
Black Bun Specials Wednesday 30 December and Thursday 31 December 2026
Black Bun Specials Saturday 02 January and Sunday 03 January 2027
Black Bun Specials Saturday 02 January and Sunday 03 January 2027