Swanage Railway - 'Diesel Gala' 10/05/2019

The annual 'Diesel Gala' at the Swanage Railway has become one of the most renowned Diesel events in the UK over the years - and with the variety of locomotives in action this year, it's not hard to see why. For this years rendition, 6 locomotives would make a visit to the Isle of Purbeck, representing a variety of Diesel traction, running alongside the home-fleet pair of Class 33's; D6515 and 33111.

Similar to previous years, the gala held strong links with GB Railfreight, with two locomotives; 59003 and 73119, from their stables in service throughout the event. In addition, the pair was shouldered by 50007 "Hercules", from the Class 50 Alliance, sporting its new GBRf colours.

Class 44 - D4 "Great Gable" had originally been scheduled to attend the event. However, despite tireless hard work from the owning group and volunteers to prepare the locomotive, it failed a matter of days before the event, with no replacement available at such short notice.

Locomotives:
BR Class 25 - D7535
BR Class 33 - D6515 "Lt Jenny Lewis RN"
GB Railfreight Class 50 - 50007 "Hercules" (50014 "Warspite" carried on one side only)
GB Railfreight Class 59 - 59003 "Yeoman Highlander"
GB Railfreight Class 73 - 73119 "Borough of Eastleigh"
BR Class 31 - 97205 (31163)
BR Class 33 - 33111
BR Class 26 - 26007

Class 50 - 50026 "Indomitable" was also in attendance during the Gala, as a static exhibit at Swanage.

All footage filmed on Friday the 10th of May 2019.