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Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 5944, May 19, 2026.

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  1. Gladiator 5076

    Gladiator 5076 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Good to have a full preview day, but somewhat annoying when you have three appointments that day only one of which you can probably move.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Aug 27, 2026
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    Ben Jenden, Aug 28, 2026
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    Tornado is booked to arrive by rail on Tuesday 8th September - RTT link here.

    Will be diesel hauled down from Tyseley, but whether it goes in steam or not will probably be dependent on Network Rail lifting their steam ban. There’s been talk of it coming down ‘rods off’.
     
    WorkingPressure225, Aug 30, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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    its still stuck at the NYMR any idea when it will leave Grosmont?
     
    neildimmer, Aug 30, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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    Looks like it’s due to leave in the very early hours of Monday 7th - RTT link here.
     
    WorkingPressure225, Aug 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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    It is not "stuck" at Grosmont but is undergoing some pre-planned maintenance there. It never was planned to leave until early September and as far as I can see it is going to schedule.

    Peter
     
    torgormaig, Aug 31, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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    Preview day on the Thursday (10th) looks exciting. It appears to be the only day where three trains are hauled by double-headed Spamcans (Swanage to Norden).
    Memories of the S&D Midsomer Norton back in March, 1966 for me. <BJ>

    autumn_steam_gala_preview_day.jpeg (1755×1241)
     
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  8. Gladiator 5076

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    I read it as Swanage to Norden for the double headed part.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Aug 31, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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    In case anyone is interested, the diesel(s) starts its/ their movement from Tees Yard [ Tees New Yard to NYMR Grosmont: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service...7/detailed]
    Not sure which TOC has next week's movement contract although DB's 66017 towed it to the NYMR in the first place.
     
    buzby2, Sep 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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    Although that was shown as a Vintage Trains move.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Sep 4, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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    Perhaps Vintage Trains didn't have anyone passed on the route so sub-contracted the move to DB?
    Still, will be interesting to see what turns up at Norden Gates and whether 60163 will be towed with rods off [out of steam] or rods on [light steam].
     
    buzby2, Sep 4, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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    It does look sort of DB with a Q path back to Eastleigh in the evening.
    If it is rods off I guess at 45 it is going to have trouble keeping to the planned timings.
    But if the SNG guys think they are hauling the Saphos trip ex Poole tomorrow from Taunton who knows what the NR fire risk status is down from the Midlands to Swanage.
     
    Gladiator 5076, Sep 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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