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The Six of the Best! Gala

A BIG thank you to everyone who visited our August 2025 'Six of the Best!' gala. We really appreciate your support and hope that you enjoyed seeing what we consider to be the finest collection of ex-British Railways shunters in preservation.

A shout out to the volunteers too, who helped to make the day happen. Without them we would not be able to open to the public.

We had many kind compliments for which we are grateful, and many questions as to when then next gala will take place? Well, if you liked what you saw why not check out our membership page and consider joining us - it'll help to make the next gala come around more quickly.

And for those who were unable to make it, here's a few shots from the day that will hopefully whet your appetite for next time....

02 D2854, 03 099, 04 D2289 (still in its Italian steelworks livery), and 01 D2953 on the brakevan shuttle

01 D2953 with 02 D2854 on the brakevan shuttle

01 D2953, 06003, and 05 D2587 await their turn on the brakevan shuttle