Diesel Gala at the Bluebell Railway

An annual three-day diesel gala on the Bluebell Railway, usually held in early September with Horsted Keynes as the main hub for displays and visiting main-line diesel locomotives. The 2026 gala ran 4-6 September; exact 2027 dates had not been published as of September 2026.

What’s on

• Visiting main-line diesel locomotives
• Horsted Keynes as the main display hub
• Annual early-September fixture

The next date has not been confirmed by the organiser yet. This event usually runs in September. We check weekly and will publish the date as soon as it is announced.