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Blaenavon Steam Gala 12th - 14th September

Dieses Thema im Forum 'Galas and Events' wurde von Paul.Uni gestartet, 12 August 2025.

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    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    According to Facebook, the first visiting loco will be announced at 7pm.

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    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Newstead is the first visitor.

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    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Clue for the second loco is that is a loco class that has never visited Wales.

    EDIT: The post has changed to never steamed in Wales.

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    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Latest clue on Facebook:
    In 1964 Dr Beeching played a role in saving this locomotive.

    Given how yesterdays clue was slightly changed, I'm thinking Fenchurch.
     
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    I saw that. Someone must have realised one lived at Pwllheli for a few years.
     
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    malc Part of the furniture

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    Ironically, I suspect Dr Beeching indirectly played a role in saving a lot of locos. Had he not closed the lines, many heritage railways would not exist and have no need for locos.
     
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    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    Fenchurch from the Bluebell Railway announced

    [​IMG] LBSCR Terrier No. 72 ‘Fenchurch’ confirmed for this years Steam Gala! [​IMG]
    We are delighted to announce Fenchurch will be visiting us this September, courtesy of theBluebell Railway.
    The locomotive is 153 years old, having been built in 1872 at Brighton Works. Originally built for the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway it worked out of London Bridge and London Victoria on suburban services. In its first seven years of service the engine had already clocked up a whopping 279,000 miles.
    The locomotive worked for the Newhaven Harbour Company from 1898. In May 1963 the locomotive was transferred to Eastleigh but in fact it went to Fratton to supplement the other A1X class engines, working the Hayling Island branch. The Branch closed in November and the all of the members of the class were withdrawn from service.
    Following withdrawal from service it was sold to the Bluebell Railway for £750. It has lived at the Bluebell since and has had many overhauls undertaken.
    We believe this will be the first Terrier to ever steam in Wales, making its visit somewhat significant! It is also one of the oldest operational locomotives in Britain.
    It is planned to haul smaller services and demonstration freight workings over the duration of the three day event. We are very grateful to the Bluebell Railway for allowing us to hire this iconic locomotive.
    Fenchurch joins visiting locomotives Hunslet ‘Newstead’ and Hudswell Clarke No.1208 ‘Illingworth’, all working alongside another two home fleet locomotives. We hope to also have some of our out of service locomotives on display.
    [​IMG] 12th - 14th September 2025
    [​IMG] www.bhrailway.co.uk
    [​IMG] Win a footplate ride at the event - see our pinned posts for more details!
     
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    Timetables are now up. Always a good event this, with the gradients making entertaining running mandatory! Platform 2 at High level will be in use for the first time too so unlike previous galas there will two passenger sets running the whole line. ANNUAL STEAM GALA | Blaenavon Railway
     
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    Brilliant afternoon at Blaenavon yesterday after a morning at the DFR Diesel Gala. I love how intense its galas timetables are, I love the dramatic location, the gradients are superb and everyone involved in running the line always seems to be enjoying it and taking such a pride in it, which you don't always feel at the larger lines in the same way. This gala has become an annual must-visit for me regardless of the line-up. Fenchurch looked great there and both double-headers were very entertaining but I think the loudest run of the afternoon might have been a Jessie solo effort up towards Furnace Sidings.

    Really keen to make it for some diesel running there now as the 31 and 37 (or 37s plural when more of them work) must sound incredible up those hills.
     
    OldSchoolTrains2, 14 September 2025
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    Another superb gala at the PBR, a good atmosphere and loads of action from 5 locos that all did their work really well.
    Full marks to the driver on Newstead this morning for getting the coaches out of the carriage shed line on a slippery rail.
     
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    My efforts from the Saturday of a top show from all involved. One of my favourite lines to film at, with so many different locations all within walking distance of the car park. I hope you enjoy the video :)
     
    KristianGWR, 16 September 2025
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