West Somerset Railway - 2025 Diesel Gala

The West Somerset Railway 2025 Diesel Gala operated between Thursday 6th June 2025

8th June 2025 Number 578 (ROF 1) is one of a pair of diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotives that were introduced to the Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) in Puriton, near Bridgwater in 1972 as replacements for existing lower-powered locomotives that were unable to haul works trains over the gradients associated with the bridge that had been built over the brand new M5 motorway, just north of junction 23. Both locomotives were loaned to the WSR by ROF parent company BAE Systems when the works closed in the ‘90s, with the formal ownership transferring to the WSR as recently in 2019. ROF1 is pictured at Williton Depot on the 8th June 2025, which is now used as the depot shunter. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Resident Class 14 No.D9526 pilots new built Saint Class 4-6-0 No. 2999 'Lady of Legend' with WSR Class 115 DMU into Crowcombe Heathfield with train service 08:45 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard on Sunday 8th June 2025, the final day of the West Somerset Railway 2025 Diesel Festival; a mixed traffic diesel/steam running day. (Photo: S A Ginn)

8th June 2025 DEPG Class 14 No.D9526 passes through the cutting at Woolsten Moor on Sunday 8th June 2025 with the WSR Class 115 DMU in tow. The loco was operating shuttle services between Bishops Lydeard and Williton for most of the day, this service being the 12:52 Bishops Lydeard - Williton. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 DEPG Class 14 No.D9526 arrives into Williton on the 8th June 2025 while operating the 10:40 Bishops Lydeard - Williton shuttle service. Once at Williton the loco was uncoupled, ran around the Class 117 DMU and departed back to Bishops Lydeard at 11:55. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Sunday 8th June saw DEPG Class 14 No.D9526 operating shuttles to Williton from Bishops Lydeard towing the WSR Class 115 DMU. No.D9226 is pictured departing from Crowcombe operating the 10:40 Bishops Lydeard - Williton. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 The restoration of former National Coal Board liveried Class 14 No.D9518 continues at Williton Depot with the current progress displayed on the 8th June 2025.The loco arrived on the line in 2012 and have been under restoration 13 years by the DEPG group. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Resident Class 03 No.D2133 0-6-0 shunter arrives back into Platform 2 at Minehead with the first of two out and back light freight working from Blue Anchor on the 8th June 2025. This makes for an interesting comparison to the Andrew Barclay Class 0-4-0 industrial shunter also visible in this view recorded on Day 4 of the West Somerset Railway 2025 Diesel Festival. (Photo: S A Ginn)

8th June 2025 Visiting Western Class locomotive opens up at Kentsford Crossing on the 8th June 2025. No. D1015 'Western Champion' climbs the grade heading for Minehead with train service 11:43 Norton Fitzwarren to Minehead on Sunday 8th June 2025, the final day of the West Somerset Railway 2025 Diesel Festival. (Photo: S A Ginn)

8th June 2025 British Rail Blue Western No. D1015 'Western Champion' arrives into Williton Station on Sunday 8th June 2025 during the last day of the Summer Diesel Festival. The loco was operating the 11:43 Norton Fitzwarren - Minehead service. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Former British Rail 'Western' No. D1010 'Western Campaigner' is pictured in Williton Yard on stands minus its bogies and engines during a long overhaul of the locomotive by the DEPG group. It's hoped a return to regular service in years to come. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Visiting Class 50 No. 50015 'Valiant' departs from Williton on the 8th June 2025 operating the 12:00 Minehead - Norton Fitzwarren service on the last day of the West Somerset Railway Summer Diesel Festival. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Rail Adventure powercar No.43484 is pictured stabled at Williton Depot on the 8th June 2025 with partner No.43465 during the WSR Summer Diesel Festival. The powercars from Rail Adventure transported the visiting locos from Kidderminster and were made available for cab visits during the event. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Perhaps this may be a little too large for the model railway at home, Rail Adventure powercar No.43484 is pictured stabled at Williton Depot on the 8th June 2025 during the WSR Summer Diesel Festival. The powercars from Rail Adventure transported the visiting locos from Kidderminster and were made available for cab visits during the event. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Rail Adventure powercar No.43484 is pictured stabled at Williton Depot on the 8th June 2025 during the WSR Summer Diesel Festival. The powercars from Rail Adventure transported the visiting locos from Kidderminster and were made available for cab visits during the event. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 A busy scene at Williton Station on Sunday 8th June 2025 during the Summer Diesel Festival. DEPG Class 14 No.D9526 runs around the WSR Class 115 DMU in preparation to return to Bishops Lydeard at 11:55. Stabled on shed are Rail Adventure powercars No.43465 and No.43484 (previously used to bring visiting locos to the Diesel Gala, and stabled at Williton for the weekend for cab visits). In the background DEPG Western No. D1010 'Western Campaigner' sits on support stands minus bogies under overhaul. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th June 2025 Rail Adventure powercar No.43465 is pictured stabled at Williton Depot with partner No.43484 on the 8th June 2025 during the WSR Summer Diesel Festival. The powercars from Rail Adventure transported the visiting locos from Kidderminster and were made available for cab visits during the event. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

7th June 2025 After a summer downpour of rain British Rail large logo Class 50 No. 50015 'Valiant' is pictured at Minehead on Saturday 7th June 2025. No. 50015 'Valiant' was operating the 12:40 Minehead - Norton Fitzwarren service during the 2025 Summer Diesel Festival. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

6th June 2025 Day 2 of the West Somerset Railway 2025 Diesel Festival, Friday 6th June 2025, captured resident Hymek No.D7018 and guest loco D1015 preparing for a double-headed departure. The duo will depart Minehead with the 15:26 Minehead to Norton Fitzwarren. (Photo: S A Ginn)

6th June 2025 DEPG Hymek No.D7018 and visiting DTG Western No. D1015 'Western Champion' slowly roll through Combe Flory descending to Bishops Lydeard on Friday 6th June 2025. The pair were operating the 15:26 Minehead - Bishops Lydeard service during the Summer Diesel Festival. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

6th June 2025 Guest loco to the West Somerset Railway for their 2025 Diesel Festival, Class 50 No. 50015 'Valiant' is pictured alongside the Bristol Channel on departure from Blue Anchor with train service 13:35 Norton Fitzwarren to Minehead via Bishops Lydeard. Image recorded on Day 2 of the four-day event, Friday 6th June 2025. (Photo: S A Ginn)

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