The Greatest Gathering

11/05/2026

This Thursday, join us on the Severn Valley Railway for an exclusive presentation by the Volunteer Organisers of The Greatest Gathering.

The evening event will be hosted by SVR managing director Gus Dunster, who played a key role on the organising committee for the Greatest Gathering. He will be joined by a distinguished panel representing a wide cross-section of the modern railway:

• Tim Shoveller, Chair, Heavy Haul Rail
• Richard Corser, Charters and Special Traffic Manager, DB Cargo UK
• Mike Lamport, Railway 200 Steering Group
• Bronnie Clarke, Head of Control, East Midlands Route, Network Rail
• Matthew Thompson, Fleet Manager, Rail Operations Group
• James Shuttleworth, West Coast Railways
• Andrew Skinner, Head of Engineering, Great Western Railway

The panel discussion will be moderated by Richard Bowker CBE of Green Signals Productions and this one-off event is not to be missed!

The evening also includes an illustrated talk featuring Gus Dunster, James Dobson, Richard Stanton, Simon Turner, Andy Doyle and Jason Nash of the core volunteer organising team, the session will revisit the planning and delivery of the Greatest Gathering, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective on how the record-breaking event was brought to life.

Tickets are £25pp, including train travel from Kidderminster to Highley and return and entry to The Engine House for the presentation and panel session. Food and drink will be available at The Engine House (additional charges apply), alongside a selection of bespoke Greatest Gathering merchandise. The return train arrives back at Kidderminster at 10pm.

Proceeds will be divided between the Greatest Gathering Charities and Volunteer organisations, and Severn Valley Railway.

Get tickets here 👉🏼 https://svr.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/73669?catID=69058&

Online sales close at 6pm on Wednesday.

09/05/2026

This Thursday!

Exclusive legacy event presentation on The Greatest Gathering, by the Volunteer Organisation Team.

Join us on the Severn Valley Railway, at the Engine House in Highley with a special train from Kidderminster (departing at 5:30pm) to Highley, and returning non stop to Kidderminster by 10pm.

Refreshments available to purchase at the event.

Tickets available here 👉🏼 https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/the-greatest-gathering-presentation/

04/05/2026

23/04/2026

Learn about the planning and delivery of The Greatest Gathering in special presentation, at The Severn Valley Railway.

On Thursday 14 May this legacy event will see the volunteer organisation team deliver a unique presentation with special guests, a private train from Kidderminster to Highley and back, and the chance to ask questions about the behind the scenes work.

Tickets on sale now!
👉🏼 https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/the-greatest-gathering-presentation/

21/04/2026

A special evening examining the future of Britain’s rail industry will take place at the Engine House on Thursday, 14 May, as part of the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival. The event will bring together senior figures from across the sector to consider the long-term legacy of the Greate...

04/04/2026

On Thursday 14 May, we will be joined by the Greatest Gathering team, for an illustrated talk at The Engine House, Highley. 👀

Learn how they planned and delivered the largest ever railway event in the UK in Derby in August 2025, to celebrate Railway200. 🙂

Find out more and book at: https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/the-greatest-gathering-presentation/

The Greatest Gathering

06/03/2026

📣 We’re delighted to share that The Greatest Gathering has been awarded a prestigious Golden Whistle Special Award at today’s industry celebration event in London.

The award recognises the tremendous work of the organising team, including volunteers Jonathan “Gus” Dunster, James Dobson, Simon Turner, Richard Stanton, Andy Doyle and Jason Nash, alongside Alstom colleagues Ben Goodwin, Kathryn Lancaster and Joey Lam.

Of course, this achievement reflects the efforts of many more industry partners, volunteers and heritage organisations who played a vital role. Thank you to everyone who supported our record-breaking event celebrating Railway 200.

22/02/2026

🎉 Join us for an exclusive event on the evening of Thursday 14 May at the Severn Valley Railway.

We’re delighted to be hosting an illustrated talk at The Engine House on how the largest ever railway event in the UK was planned and delivered, in August 2025, celebrating Railway 200.

There’ll be a meet and greet at Kidderminster Station with the organising team before departure at 5.30pm, as well as access to the locomotive cabs. The special train will be hauled by a Class 57 to Highley, returning with a Class 50.

Tickets are £25pp, including train travel from Kidderminster to Highley and return and entry to The Engine House for the presentation and panel session, hosted by Richard Bowker from “Green Signals”. Food and drink will be available at The Engine House (additional charges apply), alongside a selection of Greatest Gathering merchandise. The return train arrives back at Kidderminster at 10pm.

👉🏼 Book here: https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/the-greatest-gathering-presentation/

Proceeds will be divided between the Greatest Gathering Charities and the Severn Valley Railway.

12/02/2026

⭐️ Tickets available now! ⭐

Join us at Severn Valley Railway on 14th May, with a special train leaving Kidderminster Town at 5:30pm, to The Engine House in Highley. Food and Drinks available to purchase at the event. Special train returns to Kidderminster arriving at 10pm.

Tickets & Info 👉🏼 https://svr.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/73669?catID=69058&

09/02/2026

🚂✨ Exciting news from The Greatest Gathering! ✨🚂

On Thursday 14 May, The Greatest Gathering comes to the Severn Valley Railway for a special Legacy Event at The Engine House, Highley.

Join members of The Greatest Gathering organising team for an illustrated talk sharing the story behind planning and delivering the largest railway event ever held in the UK, created to celebrate Railway 200 in Derby last summer.

Expect behind-the-scenes insights, incredible images, and reflections on the people, partnerships and passion that made it happen — all in a truly fitting railway setting.

This will include a live panel session of industry figures and some of those who assisted in delivering the event, hosted by Richard Bowker CBE of “Green Signals”.

Exclusive access to some of the organisers will also be available to answer any questions you have.

🎟️ A must-attend evening for rail enthusiasts, volunteers and industry colleagues alike. £25 per person, including train travel. Food and beverages on sale at the event.

More details and booking info here 👉 https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/the-greatest-gathering-presentation/

Hope to see plenty of familiar faces there 👋