Watercress line diesel gala 11-13 July 2025

Just non stop i think, chief.

 

Shame, I am sure the western would do well on 8

 

Either that or you’ve been sat in the Alton Spoons while we’ve been having our discussions!


we nearly had a Hymek a few years ago but that fell through.
it’s on our to do list asap tho.

 

I have been known to spend some time in there!

 

Evening all have found the class 50 arriving

https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U56011/2025-07-10/detailed

Does anyone have an idea of when the SVR lot are arriving? Can’t seem to find them yet on realtimes, any information would be hugely appreciated

Matt

 

But still no news of the final loco attending?

 

I think just give them chance, but remember it wasn’t a definite. I suspect from a couple of texts from the roster clerk earlier they are finalising right now.

 

This move from the Severn Valley also on the 10th July has appeared on RTT:
https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:U58257/2025-07-10/detailed

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Not on the web site

 

Latest news from the Watercress Line:

''We are very excited to announce that another visitor for the July Diesel gala has been confirmed as a Class 66 locomotive*, courtesy of our friends at Freightliner Limited''.

 

''We are thrilled to announce that our latest visitor for the July Diesel gala has been confirmed as a Class 70 locomotive*, courtesy of our friends at Freightliner Ltd''.

 

As far as I can see the Mid Hants July Diesel Gala pages have not been updated for some time. Where is this and the Class 66 information from.? Or do I now have to book my place in a Care Home?

 

Both announced on Facebook

 

It's all on the Watercress Line Facebook page.

Bite the bullet young man. Between all the rubbish, Facebook has it's plus sides. <BJ>

 

Of course it is. I don’t do Facebook now. So I am safe to continue normal gricing for a while then?