Ben Jenden's Recent Activity
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Ben Jenden replied to the thread SVR Summer Gala - 18&19 July.
Gala line up altered - Class 07 D2996 shown as potentially running at the gala barring any unforeseen issues, 20048 now no longer listed and now a further two guests TBA rather than three.
May 25, 2026 at 2:45 PM -
Ben Jenden posted a new thread.
ELR | Autumn Steam Gala | 16th-18th October 2026
First guest announced via Facebook - 7828 "Odney Manor" (from West Somerset Railway)
Forum: Galas and Events
May 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Didcot Railway Centre.
Hope the result of this "hiccup" means a fresh ten year ticket
May 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM -
Ben Jenden liked Jonnie's post in the thread Spa Valley Railway - Latest News.
The following is a copy of an email I have just sent to our volunteers, and is a great piece of news from the Spa Valley Railway. "Good evening, everyone, I have some extremely good news that I am delighted to pass on. I've just got off the...
May 24, 2026 at 10:28 PM -
Ben Jenden liked Martin's post in the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Currently nothing moving at Winchcombe, and zero information. The railway doesn't seem to have learnt from yesterday.
May 24, 2026 at 3:38 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread Swanage Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September.
60163 "Tornado" announced
May 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
45110 announced officially
May 20, 2026 at 9:58 PM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
Being launched at ESR this same weekend - so no
May 19, 2026 at 6:22 AM -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
No chance - its broken!!!
May 18, 2026 -
Ben Jenden replied to the thread GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026.
I've came to the reasonable assumption that "this secret guest" is likely something that has recently been under overhaul and is more or less down to the wire over whether it is able to participate in its appearance at the gala. Can't assume what...
May 18, 2026