Cotswold Mainline Diesel Group

06/10/2026

45149 22-01-1983 departs Sheffield Midland hauling 1M14, the 09:05 for St Pancras.

Photo: Stephen Dance

06/10/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉

James Powell, Paul McTigue, David Willoughby, Stuart Gregory, Stephen Evans, Doug McIntire, David Wallace, Joe Gorolini, David Nicholas, Alan Jenkins, Andy Beeley, Les Cork, Graham Wykes, Lee Marshall, Lorraine Beardwell, Rupert St Leger-Chambers, Stephen Ashby, Cheryl Whitehead, Paul Sheehan, Paul Dawkins, Peter Bartlett, Alex Harvey, Alan Perryman, Paul Lockyer, Gareth Dodd, Mark Agnew, Ian Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Richard Ashby, Katie Pickersgill

04/10/2026

45149 03-10-2026 as the 2026 running season draws to a close the sun begins setting at Cheltenham Racecourse. Next week is of course the Mixed Traffic Gala at the GWSR featuring 45149 on the Sunday.

03/10/2026

45149 03-10-2026 Toddington Shed

01/10/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to our weekly engagement list! 🎉

Paul Dawkins, James Powell, David Wallace, Paul McTigue, David Willoughby, Stephen Ashby, Stephen Evans, Doug McIntire, Ian Morgan, Joe Gorolini, Paul Sheehan, Alan Jenkins, Andy Beeley, Graham Wykes, Les Cork, Lee Marshall, Lorraine Beardwell, Rupert St Leger-Chambers, Gareth Dodd, Cheryl Whitehead, Peter Bartlett, Alex Harvey, Mark Agnew, Alan Perryman, Paul Lockyer, Matthew Palmer, Zain Shewhorak, Stuart Gregory, Richard Ashby, Malcolm Isaac, Katie Pickersgill

01/10/2026

45149 01-10-2026 Photo curtesy of Stephen Gandy.

29/09/2026

Hi All,

45149 will be operating the PINK timetable on Thursday 1st October and the Purple Timetable on Saturday 3rd October at the GWSR, also the CMDG will be holding their AGM at Toddington Goods Shed at 11am which is open to all shareholders, hope to see you there!

26/09/2026

2 photos taken by Simon Townsend of the class 26 at the Epping & Ongar 26 September 2026. Nice one Mr Chairman.

25/09/2026

Our 26 enjoys the sun ☀️ this morning at the Epping & Ongar railway Diesel gala . ( pictured by Simon Townsend)

24/09/2026

Please support if you can the Epping Ongar Diesel Gala featuring our very own 26043!

🚂🍺 DIESEL + REAL ALE = THE PERFECT AUTUMN WEEKEND! 🍺🚂

The Autumn Diesel Gala is almost here! 🎉

From Friday 25th to Sunday 27th September, we'll have an intensive three train service featuring an incredible line up of diesel locomotives, blue & grey coaching stock, shuttle trains into Epping Forest and plenty of action over our challenging gradients 🚂💨

And if you're joining us on Friday 25th or Saturday 26th, don't rush home when the sun goes down 🍻

🍺 OUR EVENING REAL ALE TRAINS ARE RUNNING!

Step aboard for an evening of railway atmosphere, countryside views and a fantastic selection of real ales, ciders and other drinks from our onboard bar.

On Friday 25th, you can even add a curry supper to your evening, while on Saturday 26th, there’s the option to pre-book fish & chips to enjoy during your journey 🍛🐟🍟

So whether you're here for the locomotives, the atmosphere, the beer… or all three, there's plenty to enjoy! 🍺🚂

📅 25-27 September
🍻 Real Ale Trains: 25 & 26 September
🎟️ Book your tickets now:
https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-gala/