The Tanfield Railway are holding their Spring Gala Weekend this weekend, on the 9th and 10th May 2026, and will feature the largest gathering of steam locomotives in the railway’s history.

The full working collection will be in operation, with six steam locomotives and three diesel locomotives operating an intensive timetable across both days.

Freight trains, shunting displays and shuttle services will feature across the weekend alongside eleven visiting road steam engines from Northern Miniature Road Locomotive Society and friends.

Tickets and timetables can be found on the Tanfield Railway’s website.

“Winning Railway of the Year was a proud moment for our volunteers. This Spring Gala is our way of celebrating that achievement. By bringing together our full home fleet alongside a record number of road steam engines, we are creating a truly historic spectacle that honours the North East’s engineering legacy.

David Watchman, General Manager