Transport Events Diary

Below is a list of Transport Related Events taking place in or around London with a London connection.

LTMf provide this information for our members in good faith, however we are not responsible for any of these events. Please check with the event organiser before attending.

If you have any suggestions for eventts to be included in this list or spot any errors, please let us know at: events@ltmuseumfriends.co.uk

Updated: 22nd December


24th - 25th December:

NORAD - Santa Tracker

A rare chance to track Santa’s progress across London and around the world. This service is provided by the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which is responsible for keeping an eye on airspace activity - so who better to look out for Santa and his reindeer?

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26th - 30th January 2026:

Railway 200 - Upminster Station

A special exhibition train will be touring the country this year and next, as part of the national celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway (Railway200).

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8th February 2026:

Routemaster Association - route 2 run

RMOOA 70th anniversary roadrun over route 2 to commemorate the first day of RM1 in public service on Thu 9th Feb 1956. Today running from the Ace Cafe via Golders Green to Crystal Palace - details to follow ...

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25th - 26th February 2026:

Railway 200 - Kingston Station

A special exhibition train will be touring the country this year and next, as part of the national celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway (Railway200).

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9th - 11th March 2026:

Railway 200 - Tattenham Corner Station

A special exhibition train will be touring the country this year and next, as part of the national celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway (Railway200).

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14th March 2026:

London Bus Museum - Route 38 Heritage Day

Route 38 (Victoria to Clapton Pond). Further details in due course ...

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20th - 22nd March 2026:

Bluebell Railway - Spring Steam Gala

Further details in due course ...

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29th March 2026:

Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Watford Bus Running Day

Commenorating 60 years of the 724 with a special Green Line focused event, with some other routes too!

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9th - 12th April 2026:

Acton Depot Open Days:

Our Depot Open days take place three times a year. With talks, activities, tours and fun for all the family. Further details in due course ...

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11th April 2026:

South East Bus Festival:

The annual South East Bus Festival takes place at Kent Showground, alongside the A249 near Maidstone. The event brings together a huge number of buses and coaches, old and new, from across the South East and beyond.

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17th - 19th April 2026:

Epping Ongar Railway - Spring Steam Gala

The home fleet of steam locomotives, along with visiting locomotives, come out to be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation.

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19th April 2026:

London Bus Museum - Spring Gathering

Further details in due course ...

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10th May 2026:

Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Windsor Bus Running Day

We're returning to Windsor for an exciting joint venture in partnership with the Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust.

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13th June 2026:

London Bus Museum - Route 213 Heritage Day

Route 213 (Kingston to Sutton Garage). Also route 293 (North Cheam to Epsom) for non-ULEZ-exempt buses. Further details in due course ...

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28th June 2026:

London Bus Museum - Summer Festival

Further details in due course ...

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3rd - 5th July 2026:

Acton Depot Open Days:

Our Depot Open days take place three times a year. With talks, activities, tours and fun for all the family. Further details in due course ...

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19th July 2026:

Alton Bus Rally & Running Day:

Network of FREE Bus Services operating from Alton College to Alton Town Centre, Alton Railway Station and through the beautiful Hampshire countryside to surrounding villages and towns.

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26th July 2026:

Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Oxted Bus Running Day

Our south-of-the-river event takes us back to Oxted, Weserham and the tranquil East Surrey countryside.

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7th - 9th August 2026:

Spa Valley Railway - Diesel Gala:

Step back to the days when diesel power was the mainstay of our country’s railways! Join us for three days of heritage diesel action between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge!

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4th - 6th September 2026:

Bluebell Railway - Diesel Gala

Further details in due course ...

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18th - 20th September 2026:

Acton Depot Open Days:

Our Depot Open days take place three times a year. With talks, activities, tours and fun for all the family. Further details in due course ...

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25th - 27th September 2026:

Epping Ongar Railway - Autumn Diesel Gala

The home fleet, including our shunting locomotives, along with some interesting visiting locomotives will be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation.

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27th September 2026:

Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Chesham Bus Running Day

Sticking with the last Sunday in September, our final event of the year is the annual Chesham running day to round off the year.

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3rd October 2026:

London Bus Museum - Route 106 Heritage Day

Route 106 (Finsbury Park to Ash Grove and beyond). Further details in due course ...

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16th - 18th October 2026:

Bluebell Railway - Giants of Steam

Further details in due course ...

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18th October 2026:

London Bus Museum - Transportfest

Further details in due course ...

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