Project Commuter

02/09/2026

🚆 THE DIESEL GALA IS FAST APPROACHING! 🚆

The countdown is on! Our 2026 Diesel Gala is now just around the corner, and preparations are well underway for a fantastic weekend of heritage diesel action. 🔥

If you haven’t booked yet, now’s the time to grab your tickets in advance and get ready for three days of locomotives, special workings and plenty of railway atmosphere across the Bluebell Railway.

📋 The timetable is almost complete! We’re putting the finishing touches to the event timetable and hope to have it ready to share with you very soon, giving you the chance to start planning your weekend.

👀 And there’s still more to come…

We have one more guest visitor to announce, so keep your eyes peeled across our social media channels for the big reveal!

📅 4–6 September 2026

🎟️ Book your tickets and find out more: https://www.bluebell-railway.com/special/diesel-gala/

What are you most looking forward to seeing in action? 👇

02/09/2026

There are only 50 tickets remaining for our exclusive rail tour to celebrate 40 years of Network SouthEast 👇

Our uniquely restored Networker train in the iconic Network SouthEast livery is embarking on a one-off 4-hour journey. The route covers a wide sweep of the Metro and Mainline network, celebrating the legacy of Network SouthEast and the people who made it such an iconic part of Britain's railway history.

📅 12 September 2026, 09:50
🎟️ £45, with all proceeds donated to charity
📍 London Victoria station

Link in bio for the tickets!

Network SouthEast Friends 1753 4CIG (Chris Green OBE) NSERSL

02/09/2026

🚨 STOP PRESS! The Last Guest For The 2026 Diesel Gala! 🚨

We’re delighted to announce that DTC 76048 from British Rail Class 421 4-CIG No. 1753 is the final guest to be announced for our 2026 Diesel Gala!

The driving trailer will be on display throughout the weekend, bringing a fascinating piece of Southern Region and Network SouthEast history to the gala.

Built in 1964–65, 4-CIG units became a familiar sight across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and into London. No. 1753 is now recognised as the only complete and original preserved Phase 1 4-CIG unit, and is currently undergoing an ambitious restoration.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to get up close to a survivor from the electric railway that carried generations of passengers across the South in the form of DTC 76048.

Our thanks go to Neil Bird and the Network SouthEast Railway Friends (NSERSL) for making this unique piece of railway history available for visitors to see.

With an intensive weekend of heritage diesel traction, Network SouthEast displays, and now our final guest visitor, there’s plenty to see and do!

👉 Plan your visit and book your tickets: https://www.bluebell-railway.com/special/diesel-gala/

#1753

02/09/2026

We are now in the week of the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala, this is a great event as part of NSE 40. What are your favourite NSE memories? Did you work on the trains or were you a commuter. Let us know what your best memories are :)

21/06/2026

2026-06-20-Shildon
Saturday 20 June 2026.
Locomotion Network SouthEast 40 event with Chris Green.

21/06/2026

21/06/2026

Chris Green at Locomotion & The Network SouthEast Years NSE40 event.

16/06/2026

Final planning for the NSE40 display for Locomotion this weekend. Hope to see you there.
https://www.networksoutheast.net/

15/06/2026

Thank you Network SouthEast Friends for sharing our event news.

We're pleased to announce that the NSE festivities continue this weekend but this time in the north!
Our friends at Project Commuter are holding an event at Locomotion in Shildon this coming weekend , Saturday 20th June.

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the formation of Network Southeast with table top displays and media to help tell the story of NSE.

There is of course 1-HAP 4308 ( Other coach awaiting restoration) in NSE / Blue & Grey livery present at the museum.

Location - Locomotion Shildon
Nearest Railway Station - Shildon
Car Parking Available
Free Entry - but donations towards Locomotion welcome
Step Free access available.