*CRACKING DAY* Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Diesel GALA. Locations Keighley & Haworth

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Visit to the 3rd Day of Keighley & Worth Valley Railways Diesel Gala 2025. Very enjoyable day at today’s gala. Traction was fantastic as normal…

Footage in 2 Locations Keighley in the blazing sunshine ☀️then a change in weather at Haworth….

List of visiting locomotives and some info from their history on the railway

37057

Colas Rail will support the Diesel Gala with the appearance of one of their iconic Class 37 locomotives!

Best known for their role on Network Rail Infrastructure Monitoring test trains, the locomotive is scheduled to arrive on Friday afternoon and will depart the railway on Sunday.

Colas Rail has currently allocated Class 37 No. 37057

37508

Originally built in 1961 at the English Electric Vulcan Foundry as D6790, this locomotive later became 37606 during its long mainline career. Now restored and running as 37508, it’s preserved and maintained by LORAM.

Class 37s were the backbone of both passenger and freight services for decades, beloved for their distinctive growl and durability

47714

Built in 1966 as D1776, 47714 is a veteran of express passenger work during the British Rail era. Later reclassified with ETH (Electric Train Heating) for modern coaching stock, it served on both intercity and secondary duties across the UK.

Now preserved, 47714 makes its first appearance at KWVR, bringing with it the unmistakable presence of one of BR’s most successful diesel classes.

47715

A stablemate to 47714, 47715 was also built in 1966 (as D1777) and followed a similar operational life – from fast passenger duties to departmental work later in its career. She’ll be running alongside her sister loco, 47714, and this could be your last chance to catch 47715 in her iconic Network SouthEast livery before she gets a new paint job!

Together, 47714 and 47715 form a classic pairing, and both will be starring at the Diesel Gala for the very first time.

50021

Another returning favourite, 50021 ‘Rodney’ was built in 1968 for high-speed duties on the West Coast Main Line.

Known for their dramatic sound and performance, the Class 50s have long been fan favourites.

Preserved by Paul Spracklen, ‘Rodney’ returns to KWVR following a standout appearance in 2024 – now sounding even better after further restoration work. She’ll be running alongside 55009 for an unforgettable display of diesel power.

55009

A true icon of diesel traction, 55009 ‘Alycidon’ is one of the surviving members of the legendary Deltic fleet that once roared down the East Coast Main Line.
Built in 1961, this locomotive racked up an incredible service life, and is now proudly preserved by the Deltic Preservation Society.

‘Alycidon’ makes her KWVR debut in 2025, unveiled in the striking Finsbury Park “white cab” livery, appearing for the first time in this new guise.

20007 & 20205

Now part of the expanding ROMIC fleet, the Class 20s arrive having recently delivered 50021 and 55009 to the railway. Both locos are scheduled to work on Friday during the Gala, with the possibility of covering for others throughout the weekend. Fun fact: 20007 is the oldest mainline-registered diesel in the UK, turning 68 on September 21.

43484 & 43468

Now retired from Intercity mainline service, these Class 43 HST Power Cars spend their days hauling stock moves for RailAdventure across the country. Our pair joins us at the event while carrying out movements of other visiting locomotives.

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