Diesel Gala
Three days of intensive diesel-hauled services!
Our popular August Diesel Gala is back and not to be missed. Join us for a full weekend of heritage diesel traction, rare mileage behind our fleet of diesel locomotives, and plenty to enjoy for railway enthusiasts and families alike.
Timetables
Locomotive Line-Up
Our confirmed locomotives for this year's Diesel Gala include:
27001 (Subject to successful test run)
D5314
D5370
13059
YEC 1382
For the latest locomotive roster and operating information, please visit the Caledonian Railway Diesel Group Facebook page.
During Your Visit
Brake Van Rides
Brake Van Rides will operate from Platform 1 at Bridge of Dun Station on Friday and Saturday
Free Classic Bus Service
A free heritage bus service will run between Bridge of Dun Station and Montrose Railway Station during the event.
A downloadable timetable is available here.
Travelling by Public Transport
If you're arriving by train, you can also use Stagecoach Service 30 from Montrose Railway Station.
The service stops at:
House of Dun Road End (approximately a 10-minute walk to Bridge of Dun Station)
Brechin St Ninian's Square (adjacent to Brechin Station)
Please note that this bus service is operated by Stagecoach and not by the Caledonian Railway. For service enquiries, please contact the operator directly.
Important Information
There is no public access to storage or maintenance sheds, railway tracks, or lineside areas.
There is no public access to non-operational locomotives.
Visitors must remain within designated public areas at all times.
All locomotives are subject to availability.
Caledonian Railway Brechin Ltd reserves the right to alter or curtail services without notice.
