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Caveat
The information on this page comes directly from Preserved Railways, Diesel Traction Groups or Diesel Running Groups. Everything is reproduced on this page in good faith. Failures, timetable farces, operational difficulties etc etc DO happen, albeit infrequently, therefore you are advised to contact the host railway/diesel group (where practical) before making a long journey.
Gala Dates for 2009
Please check the 'Future
Events' page for PLEG organised
events. The rest of the year's planned Diesel Galas can be found on the
Preserved Diesels Events Page
Information on this page
If you notice that some of the
information on this page is incorrect or you can add to the information provided
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This will enable me to keep this page as accurate as
possible for everyone's benefit. Many thanks.
Brillo
Dean Forest Railway
Saturday 13th March 2010
A Diesel Day will be in operation this Saturday.
Locomotives in use should be: 27066 31466 73001
08238 has had the replacement batteries fitted, been tested and is fit to run.
The DMU should do one diagram.
Rovers will cost: Adults £10, Children £5.
A roster in Microsoft Word can be
downloaded here 
or in .pdf format here
Mid-Norfolk Railway
Friday 19th March until Sunday 21st March 2010
The annual Spring gala should see visitors 26007 45133 46045 47580 attending a Sulzer themed gala.
Some of the home fleet should also be out but only on the Saturday. These should be 20069 50019 73210
A buffet car will be open.
Real ale will be on sale.
Fish and Chip special and Beerex on Saturday evening departing Dereham at 17.30.
A day return from Dereham to Wymondham will cost just £8 (£4 for MNR members).
For track bashers rare use in passenger service of the section from Wymondham Abbey to Wymondham South Junction is a bonus feature of the gala.
A one-day Rover will cost £15, two days are £25, and a three-day ticket is £35. These can be purchased in advance.
A roster in .pdf format can be
downloaded here
Crewe Heritage Centre
Saturday 20th March 2010
A piece in the Heritage Railway Magazine says that 03073 should be working brake van rides on the above Saturday.
This is to complement a Railwayana auction which starts at 10.30.
There will be a charge for admission which will include a brake van ride(s).
6201 will be in steam and the signal box should be open.
Great Central Railway
Thursday 25th March until Sunday 28th March 2010
A '1960's' gala will be held over this long weekend featuring both steam and diesel.
As well as various kettles including 'Tornado', diesels will feature.
Friday will see D8098 working 'driver experience' trains around Loughborough station limits.
Saturday will see D8098 and D5185 rostered on passenger services.
Sunday will see D5401 and D123 rostered on passenger services.
The DMU should also be in use on Saturday and Sunday.
A page including rostered kettles and fares can be found here http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/Events.aspx?ID=227
Roster when available.
Bodmin and Wenford Railway
Saturday 27th March and Sunday 28th March 2010
A Diesel Gala will be held on this weekend.
Home fleet locomotives should be: 33110 47306 50042
Locomotives working hard up gradients as steep as 1:37
Cross platform interchange connection at Bodmin Parkway, trains timed to connect with mainline but connections not guaranteed.
Lineside Photo Passes are REQUIRED if you wish to enter Railway land other than at stations. These are only available if booked in advance.
Well stocked Souvenir Shop with lots of videos and books on classic diesel tractionBuffet at Bodmin General serving hot and cold refreshments, pasties etc.
Licensed Bar open on the train with Real Ale as well as tea, coffee and snacks.
Please note that free tickets and concessions do not apply to this event.
Fare Structure:
| Adult | Child | Senior | Family | |
| Weekend Rover | £17.00 | £9.00 | £15.00 | £39.50 |
| Day Rover | £13.50 | £7.00 | £12.00 | £36.00 |
| All Line Ticket | £11.00 | £6.00 | £10.00 | £30.00 |
| Bodmin General To/From | Adult | Child | Senior | Family |
| Bodmin Junction | £9.00 | £5.00 | £8.00 | £23.00 |
| Boscarne Junction | £9.00 | £5.00 | £8.00 | £23.00 |
Platform tickets will cost £2.00 with accompanied children free.
Roster when available.
Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway
Saturday 27th March and Sunday 28th March 2010
A 'Spring Diesel Spectacular' Gala will be held on this weekend.
Home locomotives in action should be: 08683 08881 08927 20137 24081 37215 37248 37324 47105 47376
On the Saturday 08683 will be the 'Driver for a fiver' locomotive at Winchcombe from 09.50 - 15.50. This loco will also pilot the first passenger train (9.30) from Toddington to Winchcombe and a passenger train (16.15) from Winchcombe to Toddington.
On the Sunday 08881 will be the 'Driver for a fiver' locomotive at Winchcombe from 09.50 - 15.50. This loco will also pilot the first passenger train (9.30) from Toddington to Winchcombe and a passenger train (16.15) from Winchcombe to Toddington.
The other two available shunters will be working Top'n'Tailed on brake vans from Toddington.
There will also be the opportunity to drive a main line locomotive at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Shunter driving will cost £5 and tickets can be purchased from Winchcombe Station.
Main line locomotive driving will cost £10 and tickets can be purchased from Cheltenham Racecourse Station.
Day rovers will cost: Adults £14, Seniors £12, Children £10.
Lineside photo passes on sale at Toddington booking office.
Please note that not all trains will be heated.
An event poster with full roster is downloadable here
Colne Valley Railway
Sunday 28th March 2010
The CVR are holding a diesel gala on the above Sunday.
Locomotives in operation should be: D2041* D2184 31255 Barclay 349 Hibberd 3777
*D2041 is subject to completion of repairs.
In addition the Class 141 and bubble car unit should be in use.
Possibility of one or more class 08's dependant on return from Felixstowe or repairs.
Further details nearer the time.
Great Central Railway
Saturday 17th April and Sunday 18th April 2010
A Diesel Gala Weekend will be held on the above dates.
More details later.
Swanage Railway
Friday 7th May until Sunday 9th May 2010
The Swanage are hosting one of their legendary big galas.
Home fleet locomotives booked to work are: 08436 33103 33111
Confirmed visiting locomotives should be: 31271 33035 37518 47580 50026 56101 73119
There will be an intensive three train service running from 08.45 until midnight on Friday and Saturday and until 19.00 on Sunday.
More news nearer the time.
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway
Saturday 15th May and Sunday 16th May 2010
The CWR are hosting a Guiness weekend this particular weekend.
One of the Class 08's will be in use with possibly two Top'n'Tailing.
08022 and 08060 have been quoted.
Other shunters and rolling stock will be on display.
Further details nearer the time.
Midland Railway Centre
Saturday 22nd May and Sunday 23rd May 2010
A diesel gala will be held over this weekend.
Locomotives confirmed to be in operation are: 08590 31271 44004 45041 45133 47401
14901 and 31206 are confirmed visiting engines.
Other locomotives to be confirmed in due course.
More details later.
Bo'ness Railway
Saturday 5th June 2010
There will be beer, soft drinks, snacks and subject
to demand, hot food available on the day.
All are welcome and, as this is a private charter,
£10 will be payable on the day to meet the costs of hiring the line. Your
£10 will cover the cost of all three trips including the 'last train'.
Are you interested? If so, please let us know by either emailing
or calling Nick Chadha on 07730 576351.
In addition, for further information on this event and other 37025
news, please visit the Group’s recently re-launched website at: http://www.scottish37group.co.uk
(Although the site is still currently mid-way through its revamp).
Please note that 37025’s
steam heat boiler will not be operational on June 5th.
Fawley Hill Museum
**** I am pleased to say (or sorry for those that missed out) that this visit was fully booked in the first minute of taking bookings by email. Apologies to anyone that missed out, there will be further PLEG private visits to
the complex in the future.****
A further opportunity has arisen for a private charter around the Fawley Hill estate, near Henley-on-Thames, exclusively available to PLEG members. This has been arranged to allow our members to acquire haulage behind the very rare 03120.
The charter will depart at approximately 10.30 and will consist of an open mineral wagon and a brake wagon hauled by the only resident diesel locomotive 03120.
In addition as there is a very steep incline on the return trip a kettle may provide banking duties.
As a special bonus PLEG special ticket holders will be allowed to travel on the first steam hauled public train departing at approximately 12.00 at no extra cost.
The visit will cost £10.30 per person and special tickets will be issued to all attendees..
The previous method of selecting PLEG members in PLEG membership number order for private visits has been abandoned due to (now) obsolete PLEG member email addresses and time wasters.
Please make sure that you have noted the day, date and time for the visit and that you can get to Fawley Hill for 10.30. When it is confirmed that you have a place you will be expected to post a cheque to myself promptly.
As it is a Sunday public transport from Henley-on-Thames railway station will be limited and taxis may need to be taken if you do not have access to private transport.
Please see the Past Events page on the PLEG website www.pleg.org.uk for photographs of previous PLEG visits to the complex.
Andrew Wilson (Brillo)
PLEG Policy Group Member and Visit Organiser
Wolverton Works Open Day
Saturday 14th August and Sunday 15th August 2010
Wolverton Works is holding an open day on the above dates.
Whilst this in itself would not primarily appeal to the ethos of PLEG members there is a strong possibility that one of the works Class 08's may be used on passenger trains in the yard.
The entrance fee will be £15.00 for Adults however a full list of admission fees (including Railway Magazine and advance purchase discount) can be found here http://www.transportevent.co.uk/page7.html
Opening time will be 10.00 - 17.00 and early bird admission is at 08.00.
UK Railtours and Spitfire Railtours are planning railtours to the open day.
A shuttle bus should be running from Milton Keynes Central Station to the works entrance.
When confirmation of the Class 08 shuttles are known it will be posted here.
Galas 2010
Some gala dates for 2010 have already
been announced. These can be found by clicking the following link
Details of these will be posted here when more information is forthcoming.