The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has unveiled the fourth guest locomotive for the line up of its Annual Diesel Gala which will be held from Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th June 2026.

Joining the previously announced Class 35 ‘Hymek’ No. D7017, BR Class 14 D9553, and Class 20 No. 20166, the NYMR will also welcome:

In addition to these special guests, the NYMR’s own fleet of heritage diesel locomotives will be in action. The NYMR’s home fleet includes; BR Class 37 No. 37264 in the classic 1980s British Rail blue livery and BR Class 37 No. 37688 ‘Great Rocks’, named after a quarry in Derbyshire. Built in 1963 it features an attractive 1980s British Rail Construction sector livery. Plus, No. 47077 Class 47 ‘North Star’ which was built by BR at Crewe Works in 1965; the locomotive carries the distinction of being the last locomotive scheduled to haul a cross-country express service on the UK network on the 19th August 2002.

The 1903 North Eastern Railway (NER) Electric Autocar No. 3170 will be offering a unique glimpse into early electric railway innovation, brake van rides will be available at Levisham Station, and there will also be shuttle services to Whitby.

Ticket prices for the Annual Diesel Gala remain the same as last year. For a single day ticket; Adult £45, Child £12.50, for two days Adult £75, Child £17.50, three days Adult £100, Child £22.50, four days Adult £120, Child £27.50. A 10 per cent Donation Fare is available with a 15 per cent voucher for use in shops and tea rooms. Member prices are also available.

For more information and to book tickets to the Diesel Gala, visit www.nymr.co.uk/dieselgala