Diesel Gala

A must-see for all fans of diesel locomotives, the diesel gala returns for 2025! We’re excited to be returning a local diesel workhorse to its former stomping ground - stay tuned for further announcements on our visiting locomotive!

Returning to action after an eight-year absence is unique locomotive Consett No.10, built in-house for use at Consett Steelworks in 1958 using several recycled components from steam locomotives. No.10 returns to service following an extensive re-wire and installation of new batteries by volunteers of the North Tyneside Steam Railway Association.

Completing a line-up of four diesel locomotives will be ex-British Rail stalwarts 03078 and 08915 from the home fleet. An intensive timetable will be operating throughout the weekend with double headers, demonstration freight trains and opportunities to visit the cabs of the locomotives.

You may also like the following events from North Tyneside Steam Railway:

• Next month, 1st June, 11:00 am, North Shields 800: North Shields by Rail Exhibition in North Shields
• This July, 4th July, 05:00 pm, Photographic Evening in North Shields
• This July, 26th July, 10:00 am, Model Railway Weekend 2025 in North Shields