D1062 - Table B
2026-06-14 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
All aboard for a great day out!

Timetable B is running on this day, with one steam locomotive, one heritage diesel locomotive and our scenic diesel railcar in service. Trains operate between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
There’s so much to see, do and discover on a day out at the Severn Valley Railway, including FREE ENTRY to The Engine House Visitor Centre (open 10.45am – 4.30pm, last entry 4pm). Alight at Highley Station and then its just a short walk to The Engine House where you can get close to some very special locomotives, including ‘Gordon’ the blue engine, and take a peek through the windows of King George VI’s royal carriage. There’s a café, gift shop and plenty to keep everyone occupied.
The trains stop at all of our intermediate stations, so you can get off to explore Bewdley, Arley, Highley and Hampton Loade. Find out more about our stations and what to do. At Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, the trains take a short break, so you can see the locomotives up close.

Driver Footplate Experience Course - D1062
2026-06-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Kidderminster Town Station, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER
There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls on our full day experience, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!
Taking place throughout the year, you can experience the challenge of driving a diesel electric or diesel hydraulic locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages in which your 10 guests can travel free of charge. Running over the whole length of the line, you will power through Bewdley Tunnel, glide across Victoria Bridge and storm up Eardington Bank.
Our fleet of historic locomotives that are used on Diesel Footplate Experiences include: Class 42 D821 Greyhound, Class 50s (50033 Glorious or 50035 Ark Royal), Class 52s (D1015 Western Champion or D1062 Western Courier) and new for 2026 Class 55 ‘Deltic’ 55009 Alycidon.
What’s included:

Travel in the cab; driving for 8 miles, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used), with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.
Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
Safety briefing before the session commences at Kidderminster.
Tour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot and locomotive engine room, including a start-up procedure demonstration.
Only 4 participants per experience. Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.
Opportunities for photographs.
A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.

There is one level of Diesel Footplate Experience in 2026, priced at £650 per participant. Tickets now available (locomotives are subject to availability):

Class 55 55009 – 12 June
Class 50 – 10 July, 31 July, 21 August, 9 October
Class 52 – 26 June D1062 (sold out), 3 July D1062, 14 August D1062, 4 September D1015
Class 42 D821 – 7 August

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Timetable for DFE 2026
DFE Notes for Staff 2026

D1062 to star at 1940's Event!
2026-06-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
German V12 engines will be heard at the SVR's 1940's event this weekend with D1062 deputising for a steam turn on Saturday, 27th June 2026 with two round trips from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth...!
Kidderminster dep: 09.20
Bridgnorth arr: 10.35
Bridgnorth dep: 11.55
Kidderminster arr: 13.25
Kidderminster dep: 14.20
Bridgnorth arr: 15.35
Bridgnorth dep: 16.55
Kidderminster arr: 18.20
https://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/291_Timetables-2026_Step-Back-to-the-1940s-Saturday_web.pdf
Step Back to the 1940s

Driver Footplate Experience Course - D1062
2026-07-03 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Kidderminster Town Station, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls on our full day experience, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!
Taking place throughout the year, you can experience the challenge of driving a diesel electric or diesel hydraulic locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages in which your 10 guests can travel free of charge. Running over the whole length of the line, you will power through Bewdley Tunnel, glide across Victoria Bridge and storm up Eardington Bank.
Our fleet of historic locomotives that are used on Diesel Footplate Experiences include: Class 42 D821 Greyhound, Class 50s (50033 Glorious or 50035 Ark Royal), Class 52s (D1015 Western Champion or D1062 Western Courier) and new for 2026 Class 55 ‘Deltic’ 55009 Alycidon.
What’s included:

Travel in the cab; driving for 8 miles, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used), with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.
Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
Safety briefing before the session commences at Kidderminster.
Tour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot and locomotive engine room, including a start-up procedure demonstration.
Only 4 participants per experience. Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.
Opportunities for photographs.
A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.

There is one level of Diesel Footplate Experience in 2026, priced at £650 per participant. Tickets now available (locomotives are subject to availability):

Class 55 55009 – 12 June
Class 50 – 10 July, 31 July, 21 August, 9 October
Class 52 – 26 June D1062 (sold out), 3 July D1062, 14 August D1062, 4 September D1015
Class 42 D821 – 7 August

Realise your lifelong ambition at the Severn Valley Railway - CLICK HERE!
Timetable for DFE 2026
DFE Notes for Staff 2026

WLA Board Meeting by Zoom
2026-07-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom

Committee Meeting at Kidderminster (TBC)
2026-07-11 12:30 - 16:00, 2026-10-10 12:30 - 16:00 | SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom

D1062 - Table C
2026-07-21 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-07-22 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-07-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-12 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-16 00:00 - 23:59 and 5 more dates | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
All aboard for a great day out!

Timetable C is running on this day, with two steam locomotives, one diesel locomotive and our scenic diesel railcar in service. Trains operate between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
There’s so much to see, do and discover on a day out at the Severn Valley Railway, including FREE ENTRY to The Engine House Visitor Centre (open 10.45am – 4.30pm, last entry 4pm). Alight at Highley Station and then its just a short walk to The Engine House where you can get close to some very special locomotives, including ‘Gordon’ the blue engine, and take a peek through the windows of King George VI’s royal carriage. There’s an outdoor play area, café, gift shop and plenty to keep everyone occupied.
The trains stop at all of our intermediate stations, so you can get off to explore Bewdley, Arley, Highley and Hampton Loade. Find out more about our stations and what to do. At Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, the trains take a short break, so you can see the locomotives up close.

D1062 - Table D (Two Return Trips)
2026-07-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
All aboard for a great day out!

Timetable D is running on this day, with three steam locomotives and one diesel locomotive. Trains operate between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
There’s so much to see, do and discover on a day out at the Severn Valley Railway, including FREE ENTRY to The Engine House Visitor Centre (open 10.45am – 4.30pm, last entry 4pm). Alight at Highley Station and then its just a short walk to The Engine House where you can get close to some very special locomotives, including ‘Gordon’ the blue engine, and take a peek through the windows of King George VI’s royal carriage. There’s an outdoor play area, café, gift shop and plenty to keep everyone occupied.
The trains stop at all of our intermediate stations, so you can get off to explore Bewdley, Arley, Highley and Hampton Loade. Find out more about our stations and what to do. At Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, the trains take a short break, so you can see the locomotives up close.

Vintage Transport Extravaganza Weekend
2026-08-08 00:00 - 2026-08-09 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom

D1062 - Table D (Two round trips)
2026-08-15 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-08-29 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom

Autumn Diesel Bash
2026-10-01 00:00 - 2026-10-04 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Thursday 1 – Sunday 4 October

The annual Autumn Diesel Bash returns in October!
What to expect at the Autumn Diesel Bash? Our four day diesel festival will feature both guest and home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. If you love diesel, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day, or sample the finest real-ales in our pubs, as you experience the Severn Valley at its loudest!

O Gauge Get Together Weekend
2026-10-17 00:00 - 2026-10-18 23:59 | Highley Engine House, The Engine House, Higley, Shropshire, WV16 6NZ, United Kingdom

Annual General Meeting
2026-11-14 12:30 - 17:00 | SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Notice of WLA 52nd AGM 2026
14th November 2026
Kidderminster Railway Museum
Station Approach, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster, Worcs. DY10 1QX
AGM Commences: 12:30 in the Royal Star Room
The Western Locomotive Association Annual General Meeting will be held at Kidderminster Railway Museum on 14th November 2026. The venue is a short walk from Kidderminster Station. The meeting will start at 12:30 in the Royal Star Room. This will be our 52nd AGM. After formal proceedings are completed there is also scope for slide/film shows or presentations. If anyone is interested in presenting anything to Members and those present after the formalities then please let the Secretary know at ian_c_clayton@yahoo.co.uk .
As a Company Limited by guarantee and a registered charity we are bound to holding an AGM every year and it is an important part of our governance where members can ensure the Association is being run properly. With the success over recent years of recruiting over double the amount of Members comes the need in making sure we have as many Members as possible vote on resolutions put forward by the Board and the Committee. As part of our Articles of Association (our charity and business governing rules) we must have at least 7.5% of Members voting either face to face at the AGM or via Proxy vote to be quorum. Please come along to the AGM to hear about the running of the WLA and our successes/challenges over the course of 2026, and plans for 2027, and of course your opportunity to vote on resolutions put forward. If you cannot attend, as a minimum please can we ask you to vote on the election/re-election of Committee Officers by Proxy vote. This year we are again going to provide a short introduction for all Committee Members standing for re-election/election so you can meet the Team. We will provide Proxy voting forms approximately a month before the AGM. These will be provided by email to those Members who we have a registered email address, or by post to Members who we only have a registered postal address. This will save the WLA costs on printing and postage that can be used elsewhere for our locomotives. If you would like to provide your email address if you haven’t already done so for future use please let us know by contacting us here https://westernlocomotives.com/contact-us/ .
Non-members can come along and hear all about the running of the Association but will not be able to vote on any resolutions. Peter Bamber and the Sales Team will hopefully be bringing along some of the latest sales items on the day and our Membership Secretary will also hopefully be in attendance allowing you to renew your membership for 2026 on the day if you wish. A membership form is included to bring along on the day or return by post if you cannot attend. It should be noted that it is very easy to renew your Membership on our website now using the following website address https://westernlocomotives.com/membership-account/membership-levels/. You can even opt to auto-renew each year, which means you’ll never forget to renew again!!
The Agenda for our AGM is currently as follows below.

Apologies for absence (please forward to the Secretary by post or email ian_c_clayton@yahoo.co.uk)
Minutes of the 2025 AGM
Matters arising (please forward any items including resolutions to the Secretary by email or post no later than 28 days before the meeting)
Chairman’s and Board Report by Roger Smith
Engineering updates on our 3 locomotives D1062, D1013, and D1048 (including the latest engineering assessment of the latter)
Officer Reports
Ordinary Resolution of Election of Officers
Any other business including potential 2027 events
Dates of 2027 meetings and AGM
Close and end of formal proceedings.
Slide/film shows or presentations (TBC).

Hope to see many of you at the AGM and many thanks as always for your continuing support of our Association.
Ian Clayton - Secretary Western Locomotive Association
