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37706 at Cleethorpes platform 3 with our EDF Tracker railtour on 23rd January 2016 with 47786 on the rear of the train out of sight; one of a number of collaborations with West Coast Railways. |
The Branch Line Society
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Fixtures
The Society maintains an active programme of varied outdoor fixtures, and these are run primarily for members. In some cases, especially mainline charter trains, we are pleased to accommodate non-members.
Members receive 24 newsletters per year giving advance notification of events, and benefit from priority booking and discounted fares. You can normally re-coup your membership fee on just one fixture and some fixtures are for members only, so
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If you are not a member and would like to be kept informed about our fixtures, please click here.
Click on a fixture name below for more details, and to book or notify interest.
Please note that although dates are given as far in advance as possible (in order to allow a measure of planning by intending participants to take place), they must be treated as only provisional until an event is actually open for bookings, as changes can and do occur.
| Friday 2nd July 2021 to Monday 5th July 2021 Waiting List | The Summer SyphonsThe Branch Line Society is delighted to announce The Summer Syphons, a four day event raising funds for Martin House Hospice. Operated by DB Cargo using SRPS Mark One coaching stock, our special train will feature across the weekend Class 66s provided by DB Cargo and Class 37s provided by Direct Rail Services.
This fixture is for members only. This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email. |
| Friday 2nd July 2021 Open for booking | The Europort ExplorerFeaturing two DB Cargo Class 66s 'top 'n tail' from Edinburgh to York. From Carlisle two DRS Class 37s will attach and take the train forward to Leeds, with a visit to the much sought after Wakefield Europort freight terminal on the way. |
| Saturday 3rd July 2021 Waiting List | The Sinfin SyphonFeaturing two DRS Class 37s operating in top and tail formation throughout, our journey features many unusual lines, including the Sinfin branch and the recently opened East Midlands Gateway freight terminal.
This fixture is for members only. This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email. |
| Sunday 4th July 2021 Waiting List | The Primary ColoursFeaturing two DRS Class 37s operating in top and tail formation, our journey features Crewe International Electric Maintenance depot, haulage from Doncaster up to Huddersfield via Penistone, and the branch line to Glossop and Hadfield.
This fixture is for members only. This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email. |
| Monday 5th July 2021 Waiting List | The Zuzzy SyphonsFeaturing two DRS Class 37s ‘top ‘n tail’ from York to Carlisle. From Carlisle, two DB Cargo Class 66s operating in top and tail formation will take the train back to Scotland, with a visit to Hartlepool Docks on the way.
This fixture is for members only. This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email. |
| Monday 12th July 2021 Closed | The Andrew Wilson (Brillo) Memorial CharterFixture cancelled due to locomotive failure. All those who have booked will be contacted and refunded in full. Please visit the forum for further details.
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| Monday 12th July 2021 Closed | The East Kent RodsFixture cancelled due to the cancellation of the related Andrew Wilson (Brillo) Memorial Charter. All those who have booked will be contacted and refunded in full. Please visit the forum for further details.
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| Sunday 18th July 2021 Waiting List | The Boaty McBoatface IIBy special arrangement, we will repeat our visit from January 2020 to cover as much track as safely possible, with cab rides and by 4-wheel carriage. Sensible footwear is required.
This fixture is for members only. This fixture is now full. If you wish to be added to the waiting list please click on the tour name and click on the "Join waiting list" button - there is no need to send an email. |
| Monday 19th July 2021 to Wednesday 21st July 2021 Notify interest Pay on the day | The Great Scott TrackerOur member Tom Gilby is kindly leading a sociable group of like minded members on a 3 day service train tracker around central Scotland. This fixture is for members only. |
| Saturday 31st July 2021 Open for booking | The Thanet ThundererA rather special Summer outing to the Kent seaside town of Margate with 50008 Thunderer and friend. This charter will feature a mix of top 'n tail and double-headed English Electric Class 50's. |
| Friday 13th August 2021 to Tuesday 17th August 2021 Open for booking | The BLS Silesian ExplorerIn conjunction with Polish tour operator Turystyka Kolejowa TurKol.pl, the BLS are pleased to offer a five-day railtour around Wrocław as well as rare freight lines in the surrounding area, highlights being the much sought-after Żmigród Test Track located north of the city and freight branches including Jerzmanice Zdrój, Gostyń, Murów and Krapkowice.
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| Monday 30th August 2021 Save the date | Normanby Hall Miniature RailwayNo further details are available at present. This fixture is for members only. |
| Monday 30th August 2021 Save the date | Scunthorpe Summer Steeler No.22Over 100 miles of standard gauge track to choose from; a great way to see a working integrated steel works and 24-hour industrial railway at close quarters in 200 acres totally unspoilt by tourism.
This fixture is for members only. |
| Thursday 16th September 2021 to Sunday 19th September 2021 Save the date | The BLS Niedersachsen ExplorerA four day BLS tour of freight lines of the Osthannoversche Eisenbahn in northern Germany by loco hauled train. |
| Saturday 20th November 2021 to Sunday 21st November 2021 Save the date | 66th Anniversary 2021 AGMWith all the available information at the present time, 20/21 Nov 2021 has been pencilled in as a convenient potential weekend for our next Annual General Meeting, subject, of course, to circumstances nearer the time. The location and venue have yet to be determined. This fixture is for members only. |