The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is to host an exclusive evening of diesel photography at its Toddington locomotive shed on Friday 12 July.

This event will run from 19:30 until 22:00, and is limited to thirty participants. Access is from 19:00 onwards, by ticket only. Tickets are available to buy from the Railway’s website.

The event takes place on the first evening of the Railway’s summer heritage diesel gala, which runs from Friday 12 until Sunday 14 July.

Ticket-holders will be able to photograph an impressive lineup of the railway’s home diesel locomotive fleet, plus visiting Sulzer Type 2 / British Rail Class 26 No. 5310, on loan from the Llangollen Railway.

The Railway describes it as “a real feast of historic BR diesel traction”.

Additional lighting will illuminate the locomotives in the dark, and some diesel locomotives will run idle ‘on-shed’ to enhance the atmosphere.

The Railway points out that:

• drones are not permitted
• the locomotive shed area presents several trip hazards not limited to trackwork and rough, uneven surfaces and may be unsuitable for people with restricted mobility
• attendees must be 18 years of age or above
• bookings must be made in advance via the website
• the railway will not be able to accommodate anyone who turns up on the night without a booking.
• tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis due to high anticipated interest
• all locomotives are subject to availability.

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is a volunteer-run heritage railway which runs for around fourteen miles along the border between the counties of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire in the Cotswolds.

It operates steam and diesel services between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway, following part of the route of the former Great Western main line between Birmingham and Cheltenham.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to capture stunning night shots of the diesel fleet in a unique setting!

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway