Diesel Running Day

Diesel Running Day

Class 14 & Iris Day

Join us for one of our special Diesel Running Days, featuring visiting Class 14 D9525 and Iris, the railcar, operating across the railway. Enjoy an intensive timetable with plenty of mileage to experience, dedicated to these unique heritage diesel vehicles – all included within our standard fares.

Visiting Class 14 D9525 will be operating on our A Set coaches throughout the day, with food and beverages available on board so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Meanwhile, Iris will be running shuttle services along the Mountsorrel Branch, offering the perfect opportunity to explore Nunckley Hill and enjoy a different side of the railway.

Guest Locomotives

Class 14 D9525

Class 14 D9525

Joining us for the 2026 season, this will be the first opportunity to enjoy D9525 on GC metals – a first-time visitor to the line. Appearing with thanks to D9525 Ltd. 

GCR Home Fleet

79900 Iris

Transmission

Mechanical via Wilson epicyclic gearbox and final drive on bogie axle

Engine

Two AEC 220 engines, each ~150 bhp

Max Speed

~70 mph

What to Expect

Rack Up Miles

It’s going to be an amazing running day where you can rack up plenty of miles with Class 14 D9525 and experience the Mountsorrel Branch Line.

On Board Refreshments

We’ll be keeping you well-fed and refreshed throughout the day! Join us bright and early to enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast from our Griddle Car – the perfect way to start your diesel day out.

Standard Fares

This event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a busy timetable dedicated to Class 14 and Iris.

Stations Information

When purchasing a runabout ticket, you will have access to travel on all our standard passenger trains throughout the day, allowing you to hop on and off to explore all our historic stations.

Diesel Running Day

GCR Reviews

Loughborough Central

Quorn & Woodhouse

Rothley Station

Leicester North