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NYMR Annual Diesel Gala 2026
We're pleased to announce the return of our highly anticipated Annual Diesel Gala, the event will showcase the very best of Britain’s diesel heritage, with a line-up set to excite rail enthusiasts and newcomers alike. We are excited to welcome a selection of iconic guest locomotives including:
• Class 35 ‘Hymek’ No. D7017, courtesy of The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited located at the West Somerset Railway (WSR), is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for BR Western Region in 1961. It entered service in 1962 at Bristol Bath Road and was withdrawn in 1975 following British Rail’s move to standardise on diesel-electric traction, having outlasted many of its classmates. It was preserved by The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group, going on to haul the first service operated by a diesel loco purchased by public subscription in the UK and the first mainline diesel loco to operate on the preserved WSR in 1977.
• BR Class 14 D9553 courtesy of Jon Gill, is a preserved diesel-hydraulic ‘Teddy Bear’ locomotive, built at Swindon in 1964-65. After industrial use at BSC Corby Steelworks, it saw extensive service at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and later moved to the Caledonian Railway. The livery is one originally proposed by British Rail specifically for the Class 14s prior to them selecting Blue & Grey as British Rail’s corporate colours.
• Class 20 No. 20166 courtesy of Jon Gill, was built at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows and entered service as No. D8166 in 1966. Like a number of Class 20s, it spent time working on Channel Tunnel construction for Rail Freight Services (RFS) after being withdrawn from British Rail (BR). It is currently painted in unbranded Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) / Swietelsky colours.
The NYMR’s home fleet includes; BR Class 37 No. 37264, BR Class 37 No. 37688 and No. 47077 Class 47 ‘North Star’. The 1903 NER Electric Autocar No. 3170 will be offering brake van rides at Levisham Station.
• Class 35 ‘Hymek’ No. D7017, courtesy of The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Limited located at the West Somerset Railway (WSR), is a diesel-hydraulic locomotive built for BR Western Region in 1961. It entered service in 1962 at Bristol Bath Road and was withdrawn in 1975 following British Rail’s move to standardise on diesel-electric traction, having outlasted many of its classmates. It was preserved by The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group, going on to haul the first service operated by a diesel loco purchased by public subscription in the UK and the first mainline diesel loco to operate on the preserved WSR in 1977.
• BR Class 14 D9553 courtesy of Jon Gill, is a preserved diesel-hydraulic ‘Teddy Bear’ locomotive, built at Swindon in 1964-65. After industrial use at BSC Corby Steelworks, it saw extensive service at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and later moved to the Caledonian Railway. The livery is one originally proposed by British Rail specifically for the Class 14s prior to them selecting Blue & Grey as British Rail’s corporate colours.
• Class 20 No. 20166 courtesy of Jon Gill, was built at the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows and entered service as No. D8166 in 1966. Like a number of Class 20s, it spent time working on Channel Tunnel construction for Rail Freight Services (RFS) after being withdrawn from British Rail (BR). It is currently painted in unbranded Harry Needle Railroad Company (HNRC) / Swietelsky colours.
The NYMR’s home fleet includes; BR Class 37 No. 37264, BR Class 37 No. 37688 and No. 47077 Class 47 ‘North Star’. The 1903 NER Electric Autocar No. 3170 will be offering brake van rides at Levisham Station.
Thu 11 Jun to Sunday 14 June
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
12 Park Street YO18 7AJ
Ticket prices for the Annual Diesel Gala remain the same as last year. For a single day ticket; Adult £45, Child £12.50, for two days Adult £75, Child £17.50, three days Adult £100, Child £22.50, four days Adult £120, Child £27.50. A 10% Donation Fare is available with a 15% voucher for use in shops and tea rooms. Member prices are also available.
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