North Yorkshire Moors Railway recently held their eagerly awaited Annual Diesel Gala, which was held from the 12th to 15th June.

Diesel power flew through the Moors with their remarkable locomotive line and amazing atmosphere.

The gala exceeded expectations and proved to be a huge success, with projected sales being 10% higher.

Locomotives that attended the Gala included:

• Class 50 No. 50021 Rodney, from the 50021 Owners Ltd
• Class 55 Deltic No. 55009 Alycidon, courtesy of The Deltic Preservation Society Ltd
• Class 37/6 No. 37688 “Great Rocks”, from D05 Preservation Ltd
• Class 33/2 No. 33202 “Dennis G. Robinson”, courtesy of S. Robinson
• Class 37 No. 37418, a last-minute addition, courtesy of Steve Beniston, Loram and Rail Adventure.

These extraordinary locomotives were joined by North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s home fleet, including Class 31 No. 31128 Charybdis and Class 37 No. 37264.

The day event had a unique character and a buzzing atmosphere from first-time visitors to railway enthusiasts.

Following its success, the railway is already looking into next year’s gala, but until then, they will be reminiscing for weeks to come.

“Behind the scenes, the event was made possible through months of preparation by NYMR’s dedicated staff, volunteers, and locomotive owners. From meticulous engine prep to top-tier customer service and seamless logistics, every detail was handled with care and professionalism. Despite a few locomotive issues along the way, the Diesel Team at Grosmont MPD, supported by visiting crews, rose to the challenge and ensured an exceptional visitor experience.”

Paul Middleton, Director of Mechanical Engineering