The Severn Valley Railway has announced two diesel locomotives which will be visiting for their Spring Diesel Festival.

57003 is due to visit for all four days of the gala thanks to Locomotive Services Group and a Class 69 will visit on the Saturday and Sunday of the gala thanks to GB Railfreight.

Along with these locos will be a pair of Colas Class 56s, a pair of RailAdventure HST Powercars, a Class 66 and 70 from Freightliner and the home fleet of Classes 17, 20, 33, 37, 40, 42, 46, 50 and 52. 

An intensive timetable is expected to feature throughout the weekend of 15th – 18th May 2025.

Our spring diesel event is always about gathering together examples of the best heritage and modern diesel traction. With today’s announcements, we’re swelling the ranks of both categories, and we’re extremely grateful to LSL and GBRf for their continuing support.’ 

SVR’s managing director, Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster