Spring Diesel Festival
Our Spring Diesel Festival is back with a bang: three days of visiting heritage and modern diesel locomotives, home-fleet action, evening running and one or two surprises!
Following the hugely successful event last year, 2017's diesel bonanza brings great opportunities for visiting locomotives and, with the lighter evenings, we are sure that May will be a hit with those who love the sounds of English Electric, Maybach and Sulzer diesel engines!
The event, and theme, will mark the 30th anniversary of the first Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala. Additionally, the festival will celebrate two other milestones: the 40th anniversary of the last Class 52 runs on British Railways, and the 25th anniversary of the first Class 50 runs on the SVR. Lookout for a number of special attractions to make these poignant occasions.
Visiting locomotives:
Class 17 No. D8568
With thanks to The Diesel Traction Group
Class 20 No. 20189
With thanks to Michael Owen
Class 20 No. 20205
With thanks to Michael Owen
Class 31 No. 31271
With thanks to A1A Locomotives Ltd
Class 33 No. 33035
With thanks to The Pioneer Diesel Group
Class 33 No. 33108
With thanks to Class 33/1 Preservation Company
Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment
With thanks to Peak Locomotive Co Ltd
Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester
With thanks to The Pioneer Diesel Group
Class 47 No. 47192
With thanks to Crewe Heritage Trust
Class 47 No. 47828
With thanks to D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
Class 50 No. 50008 Thunderer
With thanks to Garcia Hanson
Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey
With thanks Martin Walker
Class 66 No. 66xxx
With thanks to GBRf
Class 73 No. 73xxx
With thanks to GBRf
Class 60 No. 60xxx
With thanks to DB Cargo UK
Class 88 No. 88xxx
With thanks to DRS
The fantastic selection of visiting locomotives and special attractions will be supported by members of our home fleet, including: No. D2961, No. D3586, No. D4100 or No. 12099, Class 14 No. D9551, Class 50s No. 50031 Hood, No. 50035 Ark Royal and No. 50049 Defiance, Class 52s No. D1015 Western Champion and No. D1062 Western Courier (to appear in BR Blue!!). All locomotives are subject to availability.
