Journey through the Cotswolds on the GWSR! A volunteer run heritage railway operating steam and diesel trains year-round, with special events & stunning scenery
Our Cotswold Diesel Gala is fast approaching on 24-26 July and our first visitor has arrived.
27056 arrived last night after an event-filled journey from the @GcrGreat so we took the opportunity to pose 3 of the small Sulzers together!
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Our 2nd @GWSR Cotswold Diesel Gala 2026 visitor, D7018, has arrived courtesy of our friends at the @wsrdepg
HoD, Dave Stanton couldn't resist evoking a 1960s WR scene, posing the 'Hymek' with our own D6948.
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Our Cotswold Diesel Gala is fast approaching on 24–26 July, and after lots of requests we're delighted to announce that we've produced a limited run of official event merchandise!
Limited Edition Gala T-Shirts – £20
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We can now confirm the bus shuttle and Cotswold Diesel Gala timetables for our three day event on the 24–26 July.
View and download the timetables here: https://t.co/dMzOnC1MP9
We look forward to welcoming you for three fantastic days of heritage diesel traction.
Behind the scenes we have a fantastic team who look after our stations, from pressure washing the platforms, to planting flowers.
We are always on the look out for extra help, so if you fancy becoming a volunteer, do get in touch with us via our website https://t.co/iyx8u6t1p2
20137 & 20228 are rostered to work in multiple on this coming Sundays (28/06/26) @GWSR pink timetable 65 mile diesel turn. Details and tickets here,
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Please check the GWSR website for the latest updates.
We have taken the difficult decision to suspend all train services until Saturday due to the exceptionally high temperatures forecast across the region this week. ☀️☀️
Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest updates.
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Running dates in July
Sat 11th July - Red Timetable
Sun 12th July - Pink Timetable
Both locos will be out at the Diesel gala from 24-26 July. Details here https://t.co/XQSLXs6241
We are delighted to announce that it has been agreed with West Coast Railway Co that BR Black 5 No. 45110 will stay in The Cotswolds for a further six months.
Keep an eye on our loco roster https://t.co/H5egTt9jbf for running dates.
📸 John Lewis
If you love history, old trains and the Cotswolds why not visit the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway it’s a fabulous day out! I may even be working in the office ❤️❤️