Thequornflyer

17/06/2026

Well done England!!!
4-2 against Croatia
Let them Lions Roar

17/06/2026

All ready for Gala.

Looking into Haworth Yard!

The locos are just about lined up, the crews are ready-ish, the kettles will be on in the morning, and after months of planning, there's just one thing left to do...

🚂 Start the Diesel Gala tomorrow morning!

The first passenger train departs from Oxenhope at 08.00. The Old Parcels Office opens at 09.00 for breakfast and The Royal Oak at 17.00 for a pint or two.

// kwvr.co.uk/dieselgala/

17/06/2026

Watching England vs Croatia in the world cup.

Come on England!!!!

17/06/2026

Class 37 No.37218 has arrived safely at the KWVR all ready for the Diesel Gala. Attempting Saturday just got exiting!!!

🧩 The final piece of the Gala jigsaw has arrived!

37218 is now safely on KWVR metals and ready for a busy weekend of diesel action in the Worth Valley.

//kwvr.co.uk

16/06/2026

While TheQuornFlyer may be away taking in the Sight's and Diesel Fumes of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala there is still things happening in the Village.

On the 20th of June the Quorn Village Mid-Summer fete will be on between 10am and 4pm in Stafford Orchard.

From Dog show's to Tug of war and even Fancy dress it looks a event to be amazing.

While TheQuornflyer is away my Partner will be visiting and sure will have to some amazing pictures to share.

16/06/2026

UPDATE!!!

🚨 Diesel Gala Update 🚨

Late last night, we received news from our friends at Bo’ness that Class 37 No. 37025 had unfortunately developed a fault. In the interests of safety, it has been withdrawn from this weekend’s Diesel Gala and will not operate The Keighley Stag railtour, which will now be hauled by 37401 ‘Mary Queen of Scots’.

Not ones to give up easily, our Gala Organiser immediately got to work and, thanks to the fantastic support of our friends at Wensleydale Railway, RailAdventure & Owner Vince Minto, we’re delighted to confirm that Class 37 No. 37250 is expected to arrive today and will take part in this weekend’s Gala.

While we appreciate some visitors may be disappointed not to see 37025, we’ve worked hard behind the scenes to secure a worthy Class 37 replacement at very short notice. 37250 will take 37025 paths, just look at it as the 0 is in the wrong place....

Our sincere thanks go to everyone involved in making this happen, and to all our visitors for their understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a fantastic weekend of diesel traction in the Worth Valley.

// kwvr.co.uk

15/06/2026

The countdown has officially started!!
With only 6 Days to go until TheQuornFlyer visit The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Return of the Diesel Gala on the 20th of June 2026.

With a total of 10 Diesel's in operation over 4 days of roar Horsepower from Class 37's, a Class 50 and a Class 55 Deltic just some of the Horses ready to be unleased.

Being TheQuornFlyer first ever visit to the KWVR, its currently going to be a for the ages.

Looking forward to seeing anyone who is going there!!!

12/06/2026

Its that time of the week again for another .

This time its a very popular video of BR Standard 9F No.92034 on a photo charter back on the 20th of January in run up to the Great Central Railway Winter Steam Gala.

07/06/2026

Well thats my ticket to the Keightley and Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala Day 3 Booked. See you there on the 20th of June 2026 for my first official Visit to a new heritage Railway.

Cant wait and looking forward to seeing all the Diesel Locomotives in Action.

More information on the Gala on the KWVR website below:

https://kwvr.co.uk/events/dieselgala/

See you there!!!!!

07/06/2026

Always love seeing the beautiful flowers in the village.

New flowers seen here at the Farley way Roundabout today, loving the colours!!!