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55019 update
Progress report. July 2026. Work on 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier is now well underway for its 2026 overhaul. As explained previously the scale of the task has increased and mainline kit installation has been delayed due to the condition of the electrical equipment on the loco. The main focus of work has been electrical. Some significant issues have been found as the overhaul has progressed but these have been rectified as they have been identified. A considerable amount of w
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D9015 weekend. More round trips added!
Return Of The Racehorse weekend just got even better! The originally planned 3 round trips per day on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd has been increased to 6 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. Timetable and ticketing details on the GCR website. https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/visit/events/20260801-d9015-tulyar-weekend/ Coupled with the DPS members day on Friday 31st July this is going to be an event not to be missed! https://www.thedps.co.uk/product-page/dps-member-ticket-31st-july
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Return Of The Racehorse 1st/2nd August at the GCR
RETURN OF THE RACEHORSE WEEKEND Following on from the DPS members day on Friday 31st July at the GCR, https://www.thedps.co.uk/product-page/dps-member-ticket-31st-july On Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd of August, D9015 Tulyar will work the 3 normal service trains with an extended rake of stock. Loughborough departures at 11:15. 12:45 & 15:00. The DPS sales stand will be in attendance all weekend.
Jul 51 min read


D9015 MEMBERS DAY 31/7/26
We are delighted to announce the details for the return to traffic of D9015 Tulyar. Friday 31st July. DPS members day. The loco will work 6 round trips between Loughborough and Leicester North. These will not be calling at Quorn or Rothley. Departure times from Loughborough are 12-00, 13-45, 15-15, 17-00, 18-30 and 20-00. Tickets are £20 for the day and are available from the DPS website. https://www.thedps.co.uk/product-page/dps-member-ticket-31st-july Members can also reser
Jul 41 min read
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