Event Dates for 2026


Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th April 2026

Children’s Event at BGRA

Supporting Midland Railway TUGs Weekend


Sunday 18th May 2026

Mainly Manuals

Normal Running Day but emphasis on Manual Operated locos (Berties/Peggies/Millies etc).


Saturday 27th June 2026

East Midlands Group Early Summer Running Event

Supporting East Midlands Group with a venue to run and not affecting BGRA members

NB: Saturday Meeting


Sunday 5th July 2026

Loco (Driver) Olympics

Event for members to pit locos and drivers against each other of series of events.

Same day as Jinty 100 Weekend so plenty of public.


Saturday 10th October 2026

East Midlands Group Autumn Running Event

Supporting East Midlands Group with a venue to run and not affecting BGRA members

NB: Saturday Meeting


Wednesday 31st October 2026

Equinox Evening Run with Fish & Chips

More details nearer the date.


Weekend 28th and 29th November 2026 to Christmas Eve

Santa Specials

Supporting Midland Railway with BGRA members running Christmas themed trains.


Sunday 13th December 2026

BGRA Christmas Party

More details nearer the date.


Event days may be added or moved when official MRT events become known.