The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala is always a highlight of the Gala season, and we are delighted to announce a special charter service to the heart of Bronte country to support this year's event.
This charter will feature Class 37 37418 and Class 50 50008 operating top 'n tail with comfortable, air-conditioned Mark 3 coaching stock. The charter will feature the much sought after main line connection to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in both directions. The Class 37 is expected to lead from Sheffield on the outbound journey at the Standard Class end of the train.
There will be a charity raffle, with all proceeds donated to Railway Children.
Our friends from Keighley and Worth Valley Railway will join the train and will sell Gala Rover tickets as required.
All times and routing are indicative until confirmed by Network Rail. Final routing and timings are usually confirmed by Network Rail five days before travel and will be enclosed with your e-ticket.
Derby P6 (PU 07.17) - Long Eaton P1 (PU 07.31) - Alfreton (PU 07.56) - Chesterfield P3 (PU 08.12) - Beighton Jn - Sheffield P5 (PU 08.47 / RM) - Thrybergh Jn - Doncaster P8 (PU 09.17) - Hare Park Jn - Wakefield Westgate - Whitehall Jn - Leeds P6 (PU 10.19 / RM) - Shipley - Bradford Forster Square P2 (PU 11.00 / RM) - Keighley Station Jn (RM) - Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (SD 11:37)
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (PU 18:23) - Keighley Station Jn (RM) - Shipley P1 (SD 18.48) - Whitehall Curve - Methley Jn - Calder Bridge Jn - Pontefract Monkhill - Doncaster P4 (SD 20.33) - Thrybergh Jn - Beighton Jn - Chesterfield P3 (SD 21.23) - Alfreton (SD 21.40) - Long Eaton P2 (SD 22.16) - Derby P6 (SD 22.30)
PLEASE STATE WHERE YOU INTEND TO JOIN AND ALIGHT (this is for coach stewarding purposes and can be changed subsequently by notification).
FARES:
First Class, Non-Dining, at a guaranteed table for two £100.00
First Class, Non-Dining £75.00
Standard Class £50.00
There is no surcharge for not being a Branch Line Society member on this fixture.
Accompanied under 18s benefit from a £25.00 reduction in all fares.
Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from under 18s unless accompanied by an adult.
Children under five years of age may accompany fare-paying adult passengers free of charge. However, children under five years of age who are travelling free may only occupy a seat which is not required by a fare-paying passenger.
All queries should be directed to the Bookings Officer, by email bookings.officer@branchline.uk
Please do NOT email the Bookings Officer to try and book or save spaces on our fixtures. Bookings CANNOT be made by email and must be booked online via the website.
Note that tickets are NOT transferable and smoking/vaping is not permitted on the train. The Society will not accept any liability arising from changes imposed by any third parties (either before or on the day) or any consequences of any late running that may occur. Please be cautious about connections and buying advance train tickets. Please note no refunds will be entertained on cancellations within seven days of the fixture. Tickets will be sent out approximately five days before the fixture – where possible this will be an e-ticket. Standard Branch Line Society Terms and Conditions apply to all participants (these can be viewed from the online booking form).