SVR Autumn Gala 17-20th September

As it's less than 2 months to go and I couldn't find a previous thread, I thought I would start one.

Currently only 70000 is confirmed so far. Hopefully this will change in the not too distant future.

 

I've mentioned this before, I've booked time off but Im not sure why! About this time last year we knew what to expect!

 

In recent years, the announcements have coincided with the release of the lastest Steam Railway. If it is the case this year, then we might hear something in 3 weeks time...

 

Look like its the Royal Scott so maybe 3205 is coming as there is enough large locos for the gala already

 

Interestingly the website no longer mentions it...might just be a glitch. And from what I've heard, probably not.

 

Oh dear, I was getting rather excited!

 

And me

 

Take a trip down the M5, 3205 is running at SDR practically every day in August.

 

From 'Royal Scots' official Facebook page this morning: "Icons Of Steam and the Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust are pleased to announce the return of Royal Scot at the Severn Valley Railway this September...

You can learn more about travelling with Royal Scot for the first time atwww.iconsofsteam.com/locos/royal-scot/return-to-steam/"

 

Not only that, 46100's running in is taking place at the Valley and the dates will be published in advance closer to the time.

 

Don't forget the diesel gala!

 

This will look good on the LMS set I guess think it can go to 8 or 9 coaches so good chance of a seat.

 

With Royal Scot coach boards perchance ?

 

I should hope so! Just wish the loco was the right colour.

 

9 assuming all available for traffic, currently running as 8 this week.

 

Probably some spoil sport will point out one of the track circuits is too small or something. Would be fantastic though, and also it would make a very popular train a little more roomy.

 

No put it on the maroon Or the crim and cream Mk1 stock, much more prototypical than the LMS stock, can't wait for this, svr then barrow hill charter week after, that's my LMS fix for the next decade done with.

Martyn