Jonathan's Gen
Railtours, Preserved Railway Events, Ferries and Service Trains Gen List

50 Years of Preserving Deltics Thursday 5 November 2026 - 19:30. Presentation by Murray Brown, Deltic Preservation Society. The Pavilion on the Recreation Ground, Coventry Road, Lutterworth. LE17 4RB

Weekly Wind-Up #2273 2273 ? 5 November 2026 GRAVESEND (GRV) The Three Pillars, 25 Wrotham Rd, Gravesend, Kent. DA11 0PA A well overdue return to this micropub underneath the Masonic Hall in what was, at one time, the Masonic Hall's own bar. Since our last visit in March 2025 the owner, Kevin, has sadly passed away, but the pub is in the hands of his son, who looks forward to welcoming us. Real ales and ciders are sold from a two tier stillage on gravity dispense from a temperature controlled cellar room, amongst which mild has been requested. Note that the venue is cash only.

Wind Up North #441 Thursday 5 November 2026 The Market Cat, 6 Jubbergate, York. YO1 8RT

Country 'n' Western Evening Friday 6 November 2026 Join us at the King & Castle Kidderminster for an evening of Country and Western. Saddle up and get ready for a boot-scootin', knee-hitchin' evening of country food, music and dance!! Experience the heart and soul of the country vibe starting with an authentic home-made meal, followed by an evening of toe-tappin' live music from Kerry-Anne, with dance steps led by instructor Marie Flint! The evening kicks off at 7pm 'til late and the ticket price includes food. Places are limited, so rope in your friends, kick up your boots and get ready to strut the night away!! Yee-haw!! Menu BBQ ribs Chicken wings Cornbread Coleslaw Corn on the cob Mac 'n' cheese bites Severn Valley Railway

Diesel Gala Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November 2026 Our popular diesel gala returns for 2026! Enjoy a feast of heritage diesel traction, with an intensive train service operating. Our home fleet of preserved diesel locomotives will be operating an intensive timetable, alongside visiting locomotives (to be confirmed). Locomotives confirmed for the event so far are: Class 08 08641 'Pride of Laira' (with massive thanks to Great Western Railway and Laira Depot for their support of our event) Class 09 09010 Class 25 25185 Class 25 25262 Class 33 33002 Class 50 50050 'Fearless' (with massive thanks to Locomotive Services Limited for their support of our event) Class 56 56045 (with massive thanks to DCRail for their support of our event). Class 60 locomotive 60022, freshly rebuilt and outshopped in stunning Midland Railway Crimson Lake livery (with massive thanks to DCRail for their support of our event). Our early bird advance tickets are now on sale - book now to secure great discounts. These are only available until Saturday 31st October 2026. Please note that no discounts (such as members, PRIV, shareholders, HRA, disabled/carer etc) are available. Only ranger tickets are available to purchase - there are 1 and discounted 2 day tickets available. Please note that early bird tickets are not refundable. Both main sets will feature a buffet and bar service. Hot food, including breakfast rolls and pasties, will be available to buy on board during the day. More details coming very soon - check back for all the updates! South Devon Railway

Southern Through the Ages Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026 A celebration of more than a century of Southern Railway history and a fond farewell to A1X Terrier 2678 'Knowle'. The two-day event will bring together locomotives and rolling stock representing different eras of the Southern Railway in operation to create the most exciting and varied weekend of heritage railway transport action, from eras such as Southern Railway, British Railways and Network SouthEast. An intensive timetable of passenger, freight and mixed trains will operate, recreating how the line once operated as part of the national rail network and giving visitors the chance to enjoy unlimited trips on a wide variety of authentic heritage train journeys between Tenterden and Bodiam over the weekend. Timetables for each day can be seen attached Our Gala line-up consists of AIX Terrier No. 2678 'Knowle' Class 205 DEMU 1118 Austerity 0-6-0ST No. 68032 BR Standard 4MT Tank No. 80078 (Masked as 80140) Class S100 USA Tank 0-6-0 DS237 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter 08359 'Cavalier' (Pilot at Tenterden) The gala will give visitors the chance to enjoy one last ride behind 'Knowle', capture photographs of the locomotive in action and celebrate its contribution to the railway. Once the overhaul begins, it is likely to be several years before the locomotive returns to passenger service. Gala tickets offer unlimited trips each day, so visitors don't have to choose just one travel experience. Savings for full weekend and family passes can be bought in advance through the Kent & East Sussex Railway

The Electric Boogaloo Saturday 7 November 2026 Departing from Crewe, Tamworth Low Level, Milton Keynes Central, London Liverpool Street We are pleased to offer a unique day out visiting locations in Essex and West Anglia which have rarely seen electric locomotives - The train is formed of Mark 1 carriages hauled by our Class 86 & 87 locomotives in top & tail mode. The day will start at Crewe with pick-ups at Tamworth Low Level, Milton Keynes Central and London Liverpool Street with the route from Milton Keynes Central as follows: Wembley Central-Willesden Relief Lines-Camden Jn-Camden Road-Navarino Road Jn-Graham Road Curve-London Liverpool Street-Stratford-Forest Gate Jn-Barking-Laindon-Shoeburyness-Ockendon-Barking-Forest Gate Jn-Stratford-Shenfield-Southend Victoria-Shenfield-Stratford-High Meads Jn-Temple Mills East Jn-Coppermill Jn-Brimsdown-Bishops Stortford-Stansted Airport-Cambridge-Bishops Stortford-Cheshunt Jn-Seven Sisters Jn-Coppermill Jn-Temple Mills East Jn-Lea Jn-Camden Road-Camden Jn There will be a short break of around 60 minutes at Southend Victoria. Intercity | The Electric Boogaloo - 7 November 2026 SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE CLASSES OF TRAVEL Intercity | First Class First Class (non-dining) FROM £169 Seating at a private window table for two is available at a supplement of £25 per person. Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with large picture windows, wide seats, and plenty of room for comfort. A buffet car is available for the purchase of hot & cold drinks and light refreshments. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey. Book Intercity | Standard Class Standard Class FROM £129 Seating is at shared tables of 4. A buffet car is available for the purchase of hot & cold drinks and light refreshments. You may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey. Sold Out CONFIRMED TRAVEL TIMINGS Boarding Stations The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey STATION DEPARTS RETURNS Crewe 07.20 23.10 Tamworth Low Level 08.00 22.20 Milton Keynes Central 09.05 21.25 London Liverpool Street 10.35 N/A Dalston Kingsland N/A 20.00

Diesel Gala Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November 2026 Our popular diesel gala returns for 2026! Enjoy a feast of heritage diesel traction, with an intensive train service operating. Our home fleet of preserved diesel locomotives will be operating an intensive timetable, alongside visiting locomotives (to be confirmed). Locomotives confirmed for the event so far are: Class 08 08641 'Pride of Laira' (with massive thanks to Great Western Railway and Laira Depot for their support of our event) Class 09 09010 Class 25 25185 Class 25 25262 Class 33 33002 Class 50 50050 'Fearless' (with massive thanks to Locomotive Services Limited for their support of our event) Class 56 56045 (with massive thanks to DCRail for their support of our event). Class 60 locomotive 60022, freshly rebuilt and outshopped in stunning Midland Railway Crimson Lake livery (with massive thanks to DCRail for their support of our event). Our early bird advance tickets are now on sale - book now to secure great discounts. These are only available until Saturday 31st October 2026. Please note that no discounts (such as members, PRIV, shareholders, HRA, disabled/carer etc) are available. Only ranger tickets are available to purchase - there are 1 and discounted 2 day tickets available. Please note that early bird tickets are not refundable. Both main sets will feature a buffet and bar service. Hot food, including breakfast rolls and pasties, will be available to buy on board during the day. More details coming very soon - check back for all the updates! South Devon Railway

Southern Through the Ages Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026 A celebration of more than a century of Southern Railway history and a fond farewell to A1X Terrier 2678 'Knowle'. The two-day event will bring together locomotives and rolling stock representing different eras of the Southern Railway in operation to create the most exciting and varied weekend of heritage railway transport action, from eras such as Southern Railway, British Railways and Network SouthEast. An intensive timetable of passenger, freight and mixed trains will operate, recreating how the line once operated as part of the national rail network and giving visitors the chance to enjoy unlimited trips on a wide variety of authentic heritage train journeys between Tenterden and Bodiam over the weekend. Timetables for each day can be seen attached Our Gala line-up consists of AIX Terrier No. 2678 'Knowle' Class 205 DEMU 1118 Austerity 0-6-0ST No. 68032 BR Standard 4MT Tank No. 80078 (Masked as 80140) Class S100 USA Tank 0-6-0 DS237 Class 08 Diesel Electric Shunter 08359 'Cavalier' (Pilot at Tenterden) The gala will give visitors the chance to enjoy one last ride behind 'Knowle', capture photographs of the locomotive in action and celebrate its contribution to the railway. Once the overhaul begins, it is likely to be several years before the locomotive returns to passenger service. Gala tickets offer unlimited trips each day, so visitors don't have to choose just one travel experience. Savings for full weekend and family passes can be bought in advance through the Kent & East Sussex Railway

The Cumbrian Mountaineer Wednesday 11 November 2026 Departing From: Crewe Journey Destination: Carlisle Following the sell-out success of our previous three tours you can now enjoy another train specifically run to test the performance of our locomotives with haulage by GWR 6024 'King Edward 1' on its first public main line run following overhaul. This journey offers spectacular views of the Cumbrian mountains and high Pennines as we climb over the Lakeland fells. Saphos Trains

Weekly Wind-Up #2274 2274 ? 12 November 2026 KINGSTON (KNG) Willoughby Arms, 47 Willoughby Rd, Kingston upon Thames. KT2 6LN ?? A fifth visit to the Willoughby Arms, which we last visited just over a year ago. This Victorian back street local is divided into a sports bar with games and a quieter lounge area. There is also a large garden with a number of 'beach huts'. Up to 7 beers are on hand pump, which tend to be sourced from smaller and local breweries and always includes something dark. Pizzas are available, cooked to order.

Wind Up North #442 Thursday 12 November 2026 The Garrison, Leeming Street, Mansfield. NG18 1NA

Weekly Wind-Up #2275 2275 ? 19 November 2026 CARSHALTON The Hope, 48 West Street, Carshalton. SM5 2PR ? Tonight we visit the 'Hope' again, but a week earlier than their beer festival so that we should have more room! This deservedly popular community owned pub is a frequent winner of CAMRA's awards and has previously featured in our list of 'top ten' venues. Up to seven real ales are available on hand pump and 'pot meals' are also offered until 22:00.

Wind Up North #443 Thursday 19 November 2026 Lost Cause Brewing Company, 3a Calder Vale Road, Wakefield. WF1

Weekly Wind-Up #2276 2276 ? 26 November 2026 MAIDSTONE (MDW/MDE) Cellars Alehouse, Buckland Road, Maidstone, Kent. ME16 0DZ A second visit to this 'large micro-pub' (?) in the former barley wine cellar of the old Style & Winch brewery. Lit by small oil lamps on the tables, it has flagstone flooring and vaulted ceilings covered with beer pumpclips, with the walls displaying old brewery and pub signs. Eight cask and eight keg ales as well as over twenty ciders are offered and CAMRA discount applies. No food available, seek local alternatives. Opens 16:00. Nearest station is Maidstone West, but Maidstone East has slightly faster direct trains to London.

Wind Up North #444 Thursday 26 November 2026 The Hilary Step, 199 Upper Chorlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester. M16 0BH (2 minutes from the Firswood tram stop)