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SUMMARY:Railway 200 Derby (WLA Present with Sales Stand)
DESCRIPTION:As part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations\, Alstom’s historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works will be front and centre\, as its host the largest temporary gathering of trains and rail-related exhibits in a generation – The Greatest Gathering. \nThis three-day festival will feature more than 50 iconic vehicles from the past\, present and future of the railways\, and marks the first time in over 50 years that the train factory has been open to the general public.\nDerby Litchurch Lane is one of the world’s largest rolling stock factories\, and the only UK facility that designs\, engineers\, builds and tests trains for domestic and export markets. The factory was opened by the Midland Railway in 1876 and the city of Derby has been building trains continually since 1839. In 2022\, Derby was chosen by the Government as the home of Great British Railways following a vote by the public between contender cities. \nWhat is Railway 200?\nThe Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) opened on September 27\, 1825\, connecting places\, people\, communities and ideas\, and ultimately transforming the world. Railway 200 is a year-long nationwide partnership-led campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway and inspire a new generation of young pioneering talent to choose a career in rail. \nThe first locomotive to run on the S&DR – Locomotion No. 1 – was built by the Newcastle upon Tyne-based Robert Stephenson and Company. It was the first company in the world created specifically to build railway engines and later manufactured several of the first locomotives for other countries. Through successive mergers\, Robert Stephenson and Company became part of Alstom in 1989\, giving the company a direct link to the dawn of the railways and making it the custodian of a unique legacy. \nAlthough born in Great Britain\, rail quickly spread across the globe. Railway 200 will showcase how the railway shaped and continues to shape our lives. A wide variety of activities and events – across the UK and around the world – are being planned to celebrate rail’s remarkable past\, its role today and its importance to a sustainable future.
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/25110/
LOCATION:Derby\, Litchurch Lane Works\, Derby\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Class 52 Driver Footplate Experience Course (PM only)
DESCRIPTION: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 of your favourite Class on our full day Experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives\, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge. \nWhat’s included: \n\nSafety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley\nTour of the locomotive engine room\, including a start-up procedure demonstration.\nTravel 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.\nTravelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel\, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.\nTour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot\nOnly 4 participants per experience.\nBring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.\nOpportunities for photographs.\nA presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.\n\nDiesel Footplate Experience\, £625.00: \n\n6 June – Class 37\n13 June – Class 42\n27 June – Class 50\n4 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n11 July – Class 37\n18 July – Class 50\n25 July – Class 52 – (postponed to 11 Aug)\n8 Aug - Class 50\n11 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked AM only)\n12 Sep - Class 50\n22 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked PM only)\n15 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked)\n26 Sep - Class 52 - (fully booked)\n10 Oct - Class 40\n17 Oct - Class 46\n\nDiesel Footplate Experiences 2025 \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine \nSecondman: TBA
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/class-52-driver-footplate-experience-course-2/
LOCATION:Bewdley\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY12 1DP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable B (one round trip)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25B.pdf \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine \nSecondman: Mark Taylor
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-25/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable B (one round trip)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25B.pdf \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine \nSecondman: Mark Taylor
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-26/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable B (one round trip)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25B.pdf \nDriver: TBA \nSecondman: Mark Taylor
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-27/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:D1062 Driver Footplate Experience Course
DESCRIPTION: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 of your favourite Class on our full day Experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives\, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge. \nWhat’s included: \n\nSafety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley\nTour of the locomotive engine room\, including a start-up procedure demonstration.\nTravel 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.\nTravelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel\, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.\nTour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot\nOnly 4 participants per experience.\nBring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.\nOpportunities for photographs.\nA presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.\n\nDiesel Footplate Experience\, £625.00: \n\n6 June – Class 37\n13 June – Class 42\n27 June – Class 50\n4 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n11 July – Class 37\n18 July – Class 50\n25 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n15 Aug - Class 52\n26 Sep - Class 52\n\nDiesel Footplate Experiences 2025 \nDriver: Roger Smith (AM)\nSecondmand: Mark Taylor (AM) \nDriver: TBA (PM)\nSecondman: TBA (PM)
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-driver-footplate-experience-course-3/
LOCATION:Bewdley\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY12 1DP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable D (two round trips)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable D \nDriver: Roger Smith \nSecondman: Alan Coley
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-d-two-round-trips/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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UID:25125-1755388800-1755475199@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable B (one round trip)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \nDriver: Roger Smith \nSecondman: Joshua Eaton
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-28/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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SUMMARY:Class 52 Driver Footplate Experience Course
DESCRIPTION: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 of your favourite Class on our full day Experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives\, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge. \nWhat’s included: \n\nSafety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley\nTour of the locomotive engine room\, including a start-up procedure demonstration.\nTravel 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.\nTravelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel\, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.\nTour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot\nOnly 4 participants per experience.\nBring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.\nOpportunities for photographs.\nA presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.\n\nDiesel Footplate Experience\, £625.00: \n\n6 June – Class 37\n13 June – Class 42\n27 June – Class 50\n4 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n11 July – Class 37\n18 July – Class 50\n25 July – Class 52 – (postponed to 11 Aug)\n8 Aug - Class 50\n11 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked AM only)\n12 Sep - Class 50\n22 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked PM only)\n15 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked)\n26 Sep - Class 52 - (fully booked)\n10 Oct - Class 40\n17 Oct - Class 46\n\nDiesel Footplate Experiences 2025 \nDriver: Alan Berck-May; Secondman: Mark Taylor (AM) \nTBA (PM)
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/class-52-driver-footplate-experience-course-pm-only/
LOCATION:Bewdley\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY12 1DP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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