The
Midland Diesel Group is the modern traction section of the Midland Railway -
Butterley at Ripley in Derbyshire, U.K.
The group collectively owns
what is probably the finest collection of mainline diesel locomotives in the
whole of the U.K. The group also includes owners of electric locomotives.
Individual Locomotive Groups
The locomotives operate regularly on special event weekends which
are either all diesel, or alternating with steam locomotives. Occasionally
diesels will operate as part of "Thomas the Tank Engine" events. Operation
of all locomotives is subject to availability on the day.
| 21/22 June | - | Class 40 Appeal Weekend |
| Sat 5th July | - | Diesel & Steam Weekend |
| Sun 6th July | - | Diesel & Steam Weekend, Class 40 or 50 |
| 19/20 July | - | Anything Goes Weekend |
| 18/22 August | - | Anniversary Week |
| 23/25 August | - | Recreation of Derby Works Open Day |
| 6/7 Septmber | - | Diesel Gala |
| 27/28 September | - | Diesel & Steam Weekend |
tbc: to be confirmed
All locos subject to availability
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