Locomotives and Coaches
The Heritage Diesel Gala will feature the GWR's unique collection of ex-British Railways diesel locomotives, operating an intensive service of trains plus a guest locomotive. Nine locomotives will be in use (subject to availability) travelling over 1000 miles in the course of the 3 days.
Two of our locomotives undergoing extensive overhaul will form part of the exhibition inside the diesel shed at Toddington.
The intensive locomotive hauled service will be the main draw for enthusiasts highlights of which will be the first ever visit of a class 55 ‘Deltic’ locomotive no.55019 ‘Royal Highland Fusilier’ to the ‘Honeybourne line’ plus all are other available diesel locomotives, including the first gala appearance of immaculately restored class 47/0 locomotive no.47105.
4 coaching stock sets will be in use.
All our locomotives and railcars are owned by preservation groups or individuals and most have their own websites packed full of information on the locomotive's history, operation and latest news.
Click on the links for lots more on each (including how you can join and get involved with the operation, maintenance and restoration of each if you wish). Note the GWSR is not responsible for the content of external links.
Click on the pictures for more info on the locomotives (where available).
Guest Locomotives
- in use and working trains
| Class | Number | Owning Group | |
| Class 55 | 55019 'Royal Highland Fusilier' | The Deltic Preservation Society |
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Home fleet
- in use and working trains
| Class | Number | Owning Group | |
| Class 20 | D8137 | Privately owned |
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| Class 24 | 5081 | 24081 Locomotive Group |
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| Class 37 | 37215 |
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| Class 45 | 45149 | Cotswold Mainline Diesel Group |
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| Class 47 | 47105 |
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| Class 47 | 47376 | The Brush Type Four Fund |
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Home Fleet
- on static display
| Class | Number | Owning Group | |
| Class 26 | D5343 | Cotswold Mainline Diesel Group |
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| Class 37 | D6948 |
Privately owned - in custodianship of |
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Coaches
There will be 4 sets of coaches in use during the weekend. This year we can offer two 8 coach sets – our usual chocolate & cream and maroon sets of coaches, together with an additional 6 or 7 coach set comprising a mix of coaches, including the newly refurbished full brake coach (BG), and a smaller 5 coach set.
Hot food will be available on board Set A (marked in the timetables).
