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More progress on Tulyar
After the rough running on the second engine had been sorted, we were able to give 9015 a few runs on the branch at Barrow Hill as part...
Sep 20, 20251 min read


A weekend in the woods
All finished for the weekend after a fabulous Dean Forest Diesel Gala. Thanks to everyone at the host railway for their hospitality and...
Sep 14, 20251 min read
55009 move to Dean Forest
Thursdays path for 55009 move from Barrow Hill to the Dean Forest Railway https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R12979/2025-09-1...
Sep 10, 20251 min read


Rail 200 at Barrow Hill
October 10-12th sees Barrow Hill Roundhouse hosting its very own Rail 200 event. It promises to be a fantastic event, and the DPS depot...
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Dean Forest Gala Visit
The timetable has been published for the Dean Forest Diesel Gala next weekend with 55009. We expect the loco to transit there on Thursday...
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Lest we forget.
The DPS was honoured to host a visit today, VJ Day, of 17 people-from Flowers for the Fallen including Ken Cooke, a World War 2...
Aug 15, 20251 min read


Railways At Work Gala
This weekend 16/17th August 55019 will be appearing at the GCR as part of the Railways At Work Gala. Full timetable details are on the...
Aug 14, 20251 min read


55019 back on GCR rails
55019 is now back at the GCR. Next scheduled workings are over the “Railways At Work Weekend”on 16/17th August. Timetable will be...
Aug 8, 20251 min read


The Greatest Gathering
As the dust settles after an amazing three days it’s time to relax a little today and reflect on the biggest railway event most of us...
Aug 4, 20252 min read


YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A ONE OFF COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE
GREATEST GATHERING SAT & SUN 2nd & 3rd AUGUST At 13:00 on Saturday 2nd August DPS President Neville G Davies will unveil a special...
Aug 1, 20251 min read


Mainline Deltics
After a 24 hour delay, Alycidon and Tulyar made the move down the mainline on July 30th from Barrow Hill to Derby to join 55019 and the...
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Depot Report 26/7/25
Depot Report 26/7/25. The last working party before our locos depart Barrow Hill to join 55019 for exhibition at The Greatest Gathering. ...
Jul 26, 20251 min read


Membership Matters
Could I please ask that if you change any account information on the website, such as address or gift aid eligibility, that you also...
Jul 23, 20251 min read


DPS Model show 2025
Final preparations are underway for the 2025 DPS model show next weekend, 12/13th July. You may remember last year 55009 Alycidon was on...
Jul 6, 20251 min read


Depot report 1/7/25
Depot report. 1/7/25 Investigations into the low power from No.1 engine (408) in Alycidon continued today at Barrow Hill.Most people at...
Jul 2, 20251 min read


Depot report 28/6/25
Depot Report 28/6/25 A scorching summer day at Barrow Hill saw 7 volunteers undertaking a variety of tasks. 55009 is receiving some...
Jun 29, 20251 min read


DPS model show 2025
Two weeks to go until the 2025 DPS Model Railway show on the 12/13th of July. As well as the layouts and traders, Barrow Hill Roundhouse...
Jun 29, 20251 min read


Running days 28/29th June
In addition to the previously announced running of 55019 on Saturday 28th June at the GCR the loco will also be in traffic on Sunday...
Jun 26, 20251 min read


Gala round up
An extremely busy couple of weeks draws to a close and 55009 is now ready for its return to base. Thank you to the KWVR and NYMR for...
Jun 23, 20251 min read
DPS Model Show 2025
The DPS Model Show returns on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July 2025. There will be a minimum of 12 quality layouts with trade support,...
Jun 16, 20251 min read
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