Diesels on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
22nd December 2005

The KWVR is primarily known for it's steam trains, but it also has a small, but interesting diesel collection, which sees frequent use. It also holds Diesel Galas and these have invariably have been excellent events. Pictures of normal service trains and shots taken at galas both feature here.

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08266 stabled in Haworth Yard on the 15th October 2006.
08266 stabled in Haworth Yard on the 15th October 2006.
 08788 is seen on Keighley Bank with a shuttle to Ingrow West. 1/8/99.
08788 is seen on Keighley Bank with a shuttle to Ingrow West. 1/8/99.
 20031 descends Keighley Bank with a Santa Special on the 17th December 2006.
20031 descends Keighley Bank with a Santa Special on the 17th December 2006.
 20031 glints in the late afternoon sun at Globe Curve. 17/12/06.
20031 glints in the late afternoon sun at Globe Curve. 17/12/06.
20031 pilots D5209 away from Haworth on the 28th June 1992.
20031 pilots D5209 away from Haworth on the 28th June 1992.
 20031 poses under the lights of Haworth Yard on the 7th December 1991.
20031 poses under the lights of Haworth Yard on the 7th December 1991.
 20031 pulls a Santa Special towards Haworth on the 17th December 2006.
20031 pulls a Santa Special towards Haworth on the 17th December 2006.
 20031 stands inside Haworth Shed on the 15th October 2006.
20031 stands inside Haworth Shed on the 15th October 2006.
20031, at the time recently repainted in BR blue, rests in Haworth Yard on the 18th August 1991.
20031, at the time recently repainted in BR blue, rests in Haworth Yard on the 18th August 1991.
 20303 & D8031 leave Oxenhope with the 10.45 to Keighley on the 5th August 2001.
20303 & D8031 leave Oxenhope with the 10.45 to Keighley on the 5th August 2001.
 20303 & D8031 roll along GN Straight with the 10.45 Oxenhope to Keighley, on the 3rd August 2002.
20303 & D8031 roll along GN Straight with the 10.45 Oxenhope to Keighley, on the 3rd August 2002.
 20308, 20311 and the Worth Valley's own Chopper, D8031, leave Keighley with the 18.15 to Oxenhope on the 2nd August 1998.
20308, 20311 and the Worth Valley's own Chopper, D8031, leave Keighley with the 18.15 to Oxenhope on the 2nd August 1998.
20902 & 20903 climb the bank out of Keighley on 31st July 1999. It looks like it was a very good gala, this one, although I can't really remember it to be honest.
20902 & 20903 climb the bank out of Keighley on 31st July 1999. It looks like it was a very good gala, this one, although I can't really remember it to be honest.
 20902 & 20903 had just been bought from Hunslet/Barclay by DRS and were present at the KWVR's 1999 Diesel Gala. Here they are on G N Straight with the 10.30 from Keighley. 31/7/99.
20902 & 20903 had just been bought from Hunslet/Barclay by DRS and were present at the KWVR's 1999 Diesel Gala. Here they are on G N Straight with the 10.30 from Keighley. 31/7/99.
 20903 & 20902 are pictured on Globe Curve. 31/7/99.
20903 & 20902 are pictured on Globe Curve. 31/7/99.
 25059 charges along GN Straight on the gala weekend of the 19th May 2002.
25059 charges along GN Straight on the gala weekend of the 19th May 2002.
25059 is adjacent to Haworth Loop with a Santa ECS on 7th December 2003.
25059 is adjacent to Haworth Loop with a Santa ECS on 7th December 2003.
25235 leaves Oakworth with the 17.40 from Oxenhope. 5/8/01.
25235 leaves Oakworth with the 17.40 from Oxenhope. 5/8/01.
 26004 gets to the top of Keighley Bank with the 11.15 to Oxenhope. 31/7/99.
26004 gets to the top of Keighley Bank with the 11.15 to Oxenhope. 31/7/99.
 26004, visiting from the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, rounds Globe Curve on the 31st July 1999.
26004, visiting from the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, rounds Globe Curve on the 31st July 1999.
27001 roars down GN Straight, near Keighley on the 31st July 1999.
27001 roars down GN Straight, near Keighley on the 31st July 1999.
 33025 & 20308 round Globe Curve during the gala weekend of the 3rd to 4th August 2002.
33025 & 20308 round Globe Curve during the gala weekend of the 3rd to 4th August 2002.
 33201 & 33025 roar round the bend from Damems Loop with the 14.30 Keighley to Oxenhope. 3/8/02.
33201 & 33025 roar round the bend from Damems Loop with the 14.30 Keighley to Oxenhope. 3/8/02.
 37069 is stabled in Haworth Yard while visiting the Worth Valley for brake force tests on the 26th April 2004.
37069 is stabled in Haworth Yard while visiting the Worth Valley for brake force tests on the 26th April 2004.
37190 leads 50007 away from Oakworth on the 3rd August 2002.
37190 leads 50007 away from Oakworth on the 3rd August 2002.
 37604 & 37612 pass Haworth Top Field, en route to Keighley. 31/7/99.
37604 & 37612 pass Haworth Top Field, en route to Keighley. 31/7/99.
 37604 and 37612 leave Oakworth for Keighley on the 31st July 1999.
37604 and 37612 leave Oakworth for Keighley on the 31st July 1999.
 37604 is in tandem with 5580 near Oakworth on the 1st August 1999.
37604 is in tandem with 5580 near Oakworth on the 1st August 1999.
37609 & 37029 approach Oakworth with the 15.15 from Keighley on the 2nd August 1998.
37609 & 37029 approach Oakworth with the 15.15 from Keighley on the 2nd August 1998.
 37609 & 37029 climb out of Keighley on the 2nd August 1998.
37609 & 37029 climb out of Keighley on the 2nd August 1998.
 37609 in Haworth Yard on the 2nd August 1998.
37609 in Haworth Yard on the 2nd August 1998.
 37612 & 37604 are seen en route to Oxenhope near Haworth Top Field. 31/7/99.
37612 & 37604 are seen en route to Oxenhope near Haworth Top Field. 31/7/99.
37612 & 37604 growl towards Oakworth on the 31st July 1999.
37612 & 37604 growl towards Oakworth on the 31st July 1999.
 37612 descends Keighley Bank with the 12.45 from Oxenhope. 1/8/99.
37612 descends Keighley Bank with the 12.45 from Oxenhope. 1/8/99.
 37612 leaves Keighley with the 13.30 to Oxenhope. 1/8/99.
37612 leaves Keighley with the 13.30 to Oxenhope. 1/8/99.
 47643 emerges from the shadows at the end of GN Straight on the 5th August 2001. Looks like I didn't quite get to my intended phot spot!
47643 emerges from the shadows at the end of GN Straight on the 5th August 2001. Looks like I didn't quite get to my intended phot spot!
47643 makes a fine sight as it
47643 makes a fine sight as it "Inter-Cities" between Keighley and Oxenhope on the 31st July 1999.
 50007
50007 "Sir Edward Elgar" approaches Oakworth with the 13.45 from Keighley on the 3rd August 2002. Who would have ever imagined that "Sir Edward" would eventually grace Worth Valley metals!
 50007
50007 "Sir Edward Elgar", normally based at the Midland Railway Centre, arrives at Oxenhope on the 3rd August 2002.
 50007 & 37190 pass Haworth Top Field with the 15.15 Keighley to Oxenhope. 3rd August 2002.
50007 & 37190 pass Haworth Top Field with the 15.15 Keighley to Oxenhope. 3rd August 2002.
5209 heads downhill into Haworth with the 11.45 from Oxenhope on the 27th March 1988.
5209 heads downhill into Haworth with the 11.45 from Oxenhope on the 27th March 1988.
5209 stands at Oxenhope with a Santa. 12/12/1987.
5209 stands at Oxenhope with a Santa. 12/12/1987.
 5580 climbs Keighley Bank on the 31st July 1999.
5580 climbs Keighley Bank on the 31st July 1999.
 5580 passes Haworth Top Field with the sun not co-operating on the 31st July 1999.
5580 passes Haworth Top Field with the sun not co-operating on the 31st July 1999.
5580, visiting from the Midland Centre, passes Oakworth Mound with the 15.00 from Oxenhope. 31/7/99.
5580, visiting from the Midland Centre, passes Oakworth Mound with the 15.00 from Oxenhope. 31/7/99.
 56088 stands in Haworth Yard on the 3rd August 2002.
56088 stands in Haworth Yard on the 3rd August 2002.
 Class 31 5580 leads EPS liveried 37604 round the curve into Oakworth. 1/8/99.
Class 31 5580 leads EPS liveried 37604 round the curve into Oakworth. 1/8/99.
 D1041
D1041 "Western Prince" waits between turns at Keighley, on the 6th November 1988.
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