9F 92134 is listed for Great Central Railway's Last Hurrah Gala in November. Wonder if they are hiring it again over winter?
Does anyone know if the visiting engines are staying after the gala? Unfortunately I can't make that weekend
The Annual Steam and Diesel Gala will be over 12th and 13th September 2026. There is also a preview day on Friday 11th. This year the home...
Only 4 home fleet engines is pretty disappointing. I remember only a few years ago, there would be approx 7 or 8 GCR engines plus visitors at a...
Unfortunately the vast majority of passengers don't read these forums, or care about what problems are happening in the shed. They just say 'we...
Looking at today's roster seems Tornado is operating solo. But I thought there was a red fire con warning risk? If so this is purely a...
I had no idea 44806 had been sold to Peter Best but still kept at the railway. I wonder what the benefactor who bought it for NYMR a number of...
44806 really is holding the fort at the moment! I'm suprised they haven't looked to hire anything in. Although Tornado's visit is only a few...
I'm assuming these locos will be at the Gala too? SNG always pull in the visitors. But both are cracking engines. Quite clever I must say to...
I visited yesterday too and had a good day. I agree, from Levisham to Goathland there seems to be lots of reduced speed sections. Unsure why....
Thanks for the info. That's a shame, as last year's Steam Gala, with the sheds open etc was very good. There is now indeed an official Facebook...
Any updates on the Embsay gala coming up in June? Theme, visiting engines etc? TIA
Whilst is disappointing to see 76079 leave the railway, it's important to note that since it arrived I think the NYMR have also added another...
I really hope the railway can fully re open soon. But the timescale shown, to have trains running over the bridge by the start of May, seems...
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