Gala Dates 2024
Below is a summary of the main DMU Galas which are of primary interest to the movement.
-29th April-1st May - Telford Steam Railway
-18th & 19th May - Great Central Railway
-10th & 11th June - Telford Steam Railway
-20th-22nd September - Midland Railway Butterley
(Railcar Association Convention)
-5th & 6th October- Llangollen Railway
-9th & 10th November - East Lancashire Railway
Running Dates 2024
Below is a list of the known DMU running days in the UK as provided by railways and groups which operate DMUs. All information is published in good faith and should be taken as a guide only.
Running days are now listed alphabetically by railway:
Dean Forest Railway
Services in 2024 are initially planned to be operated by Class 108 3-car set 50619/59387/51566. However, this may change later in the year. Services will run the full length of the line unless marked * in which case the DMU only runs Norchard-Parkend.
April - 3rd*, 6th*, 7th*, 10th*, 13th*, 14th*, 17th*, 20th*, 21st*, 24th*, 27th* & 28th*
May - 1st*
July - 23rd*, 24th, 30th* & 31st
August - 6th*, 7th, 13th*, 14th, 20th*, 21st & 28th
East Lancashire Railway
Services are currently operated by Class 104 50455/50517, Class 105 51485/56121, Class 122 55001 & Class 144 144009. A more regularly updated page than this one exists on another site which shows all diesel workings. Look out for DMU's in the listings: elrdiesel.info/locomotive-roster
North Norfolk Railway
Services are currently normally operated by Class 101/104 2-car set 51188/56182. On occasions this will be substituted for Class 101 51228/56352. It is possible that the two sets "may" operate in 4-car formation at the Vintage Transport Weekend and Autumn Showcase event, if the event planners decide such. Please note that these dates are an unofficial guide provided in good faith, contact the railway to be sure!
February 17th-25th
March: 10th, 17th & 24th
April: 2nd-14th, 16th-18th, 21st, 23rd-25th, 28th & 30th
May: 1st, 2nd, 7th-9th, 12th, 14th-16th, 19th, 21st-23rd & 25th-31st
June 1st-14th, 16th-21st, 23rd-28th & 30th
July 1st-5th, 8th-15th, 17th-19th, 22nd & 25th-29th
August 1st-5th, 8th-12th, 15th-19th, 22nd & 23rd
September 8th-13th, 15th-19th, 24th-26th & 29th
October 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, 13th, 15th-17th, 20th, 22nd-24th, 28th & 29th
November: 3rd, 10th & 17th
DMU's are not often used during special events, but "may" feature at the 60th Anniversary Weekend (April 6th & 7th), Mixed Traction Gala (7th-9th June), Vintage Transport Weekend (6th & 7th July), 1960's Weekend (July 20th & 21st) and Autumn Showcase (October 5th & 6th). Confirmation closer to the event is strongly recommended as diesel loco substitution is likely.
Your railway or DMU missing? Feel free to submit your running dates.