Online booking for the DPS charter on June 7th has now closed. If you haven’t got a ticket don’t worry, you can pay on the day at Kidderminster. DPS volunteers will be on hand to assist. As we look forward to three round trips behind 55009 Alycidon, maybe even some two engine running?, why not get in the mood by settling down with your beverage and snacks of choice, turn up the volume and enjoy a trip with 55009 filmed a few weeks ago on the SVR. Multiple camera angles and mi

**** Important announcement ***** Online bookings for the DPS charter on 7/6/26 will close at midday on Friday 5th June. Don’t worry, you can still turn up on the day and purchase a ticket subject to availability. Prior purchase online is recommended to avoid disappointment. We have been advised that the first train of the day, 9.30 from Kidderminster, will pick up at Bewdley at 09.42, and the final departure of the day, 18.30 from Bridgnorth, will set down at Bewdley at 19.1

One week to go before Sunday 7th June and your chance to experience the mighty Alycidon on three round trips between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth for the bargain price of £22 for DPS Members and £30 for non members. Tickets available online in advance or pay on the day. https://www.thedps.co.uk/product-page/dps-member-ticket https://www.thedps.co.uk/product-page/non-member-ticket These will be the last service runs before 55009 departs the SVR for its appearance at the KWVR

Tuesday 26th May 2026 is a date that will become one of the stand out days in the history of the DPS as it saw the first day of testing since D9015 was stopped on April 13th 1997. First, the loco made two round trips between Loughborough and Leicester North on the GCR, alternating between the two power units. Tulyar sits at Leicester North being checked over before returning to Loughborough. After that it was time to couple the loco up to a rake of nine coaches including the