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Upcoming Events

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Events involving our locos will be listed here for your convenience.  

Please check with the event organisers directly before travelling as late changes may not be captured here. 

The Derby Express

UK Railtours

Sunday 8th March 2026

A sunday afternoon blast on the West Coast mainline is up for grabs with this positioning move and 2 class 50 locomotives ready to stretch their legs.
We are joined again by 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Hanson & Hall.
Please note this is one way only.


Full details and tickets purchases can be found via the link below

https://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-derby-express-positioning-move/

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The South Wales Industrial Explorer

UK Railtours

Saturday 14th March 2026

UK Railtours is delighted to bring you a further opportunity to visit the industrial landscape of South Wales following the unfortunate postponement of this tour in November. Now featuring 2 class 50's as we team up with Hanson & Hall's 50008.

With thanks to DB Cargo and Chrysalis Rail, we visit both Margam’s Knuckle Yard and Swansea’s Landore depot as originally envisaged, and we will enjoy haulage from 08795 in what is believed to be its first passenger working since July 1990.

Further details and to purchase tickets please visit the link below

https://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-south-wales-industrial-explorer-take-2/

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Severn Valley Railway Winter Diesel Day

Severn Valley Railway

Monday 29th December 2025

A day of all things diesel during the festive season to enjoy with family and friends.
50033 Glorious and 50049 Defiance are expected to appearduring this bumper packed day.

Tickets and timetable can be found vis the link below
https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/winter-diesel-day/

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The East Lancashire Railway

UK Railtours

Saturday 7th March 2026

Enjoy a trip over the Pennines with 2 class 50 locomotives as we are joined by Hanson & Hall's 50008 Thunderer as they head north to the scenic East Lancashire Railway.
With the grid -fantastic bonus of The Class 56 Group's, 56006 will haul the tour to Rawtenstall.

Full details and ticket please visit the link below
https://www.ukrailtours.com/product/east-lancs-railway/

All locos subject to availability

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Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival

Severn Valley Railway

14th May - 17th May 2026

The first diesel event of the year at our home railway, with a host of visiting locomotives to make for a bumper 4 day event.
Tickets on sale now and more details will be found on the SVR website

https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/spring-diesel-festival/

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Additional running days

 

We regularly run on the Severn Valley Railway. Details can be found by clicking on their logo below:

#OURHOMESVRC50A

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