Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026

A celebration of southern railway heritage and the last chance to see Terrier ‘Knowle’ before her impending overhaul

This exciting two-day event will showcase the rich history and development of Southern Railway motive power, bringing together a varied fleet to operate an intensive timetable of passenger, freight and mixed train services along the line.

The gala will also serve as a special occasion to experience the historic Terrier ‘Knowle’ in action before her withdrawal from service pending a major overhaul.

Confirmed participants for the weekend currently include:

A1X Terrier No. 2678 ‘Knowle’

Class 205 DEMU No. 1118

Austerity 0-6-0ST No. 68032

Further announcements will be made in the coming weeks, including news of additional locomotives representing different eras of Southern Railway history

Advance purchase tickets and more information coming soon!