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SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Robin, Dec 27, 2025.

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  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    LMS 11243 & Judy announced

    Sent from my SM-A166B using Tapatalk
     
    Paul.Uni, Feb 25, 2026
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  2. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    Very David & Goliath!!
    Judy or the Pug double heading with 71000!!
     
    neildimmer, Feb 26, 2026
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    LMS2968 Part of the furniture

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    It's already had a go at racing 13268 at Ramsbottom! It didn't win, but I'll give ten out of ten for effort!

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    LMS2968, Feb 26, 2026
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  4. 2857Harry

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    Loco Directions

    North
    813
    7714
    1450
    4150
    Pug

    South
    4930
    7802
    13268
    75069
    Judy

    TBC - Duke of Gloucester.

    Turntable currently not accessible so it’s pretty much everything will face as it currently does, barring 813 which has permission for a quick spin on 27th March to face it North.

    WTT is complete and is being checked.
     
    2857Harry, Mar 13, 2026
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    With 1450 and 4150 running it's just a shame 1054 hasn't been booked for a three-way anagram opportunity
     
    A1X, Mar 13, 2026
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  6. Ben Jenden

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    Excuse the slightly stupid question but it makes the difference for 1 or a 2 day visit in my case. - does the Pug and Judy run on the Thursday of the gala?
     
    Ben Jenden, Mar 13, 2026
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  7. 2857Harry

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    Everything runs every day. Except 13268 which is not out Thursday.
     
    2857Harry, Mar 13, 2026
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  8. Ben Jenden

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    2 days it is... many thanks
     
    Ben Jenden, Mar 13, 2026
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  9. acorb

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    Has 4150 been steamed yet?
     
    acorb, Mar 14, 2026
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  10. 2857Harry

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    As of today no.
     
    2857Harry, Mar 14, 2026
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  11. acorb

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    Latest SVR news states it became obvious early in the new year that 4150 won't be ready for the Spring Gala (despite a big push) and they are now targeting early summer.

    On a selfish note 4110 from the East Somerset would make a nice replacement as I haven't seen that in steam yet! :Happy:
     
    acorb, Mar 22, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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  12. Ben Jenden

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    Website loco line up now updated to reflect 4150 won't be ready.
     

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    Have you been hovering over the webpage?! Only just got updated haha. Only came out of our gala meeting a short time ago!

    Yes sadly it hasn’t been for the want of trying, but an external issue has meant the loco just can’t be done in time. Shame because it’s so close. However that does mean we’ve jsut discussed plans for Autumn to give it a first proper gala and I think those plans will be well loved!

    Back to Spring -
    - Timetable approved and would imagine it will be published this week or early next.
    - Some very interesting loco pairings to look forward to, and perhaps a triple header or two!
    - Further to my post about loco directions a few weeks back I can confirm 71000 will face South; and all the others remain as per the above.
    - We are using almost all of our operational fleet of coaches again, so we are maximising capacity as best we can.
    - Brakevan rides on goods trains should be available Thursday and Sunday.
     
    2857Harry, Mar 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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  14. flying scotsman123

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    Sounds very enticing that! What's the deal there then, pre-booked, first come first served, extra charge? Is it the full loose-coupled set, or a fitted subset?
     
    flying scotsman123, Mar 24, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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  15. 2857Harry

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    Pre-Booked. I’ll try work out when the bookings go live and let people know.

    Will be the GW loose coupled vehicles. Anticipating about 160 tons of train I think
     
    2857Harry, Mar 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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    Please excuse my geographical ignorance but when you say loco direction South is that boiler or tender leading out of Kidderminster?
    Thanks
    Neil
     
    neildimmer, Mar 24, 2026 at 11:53 PM
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    South faces Kidderminster, North faces Bridgnorth
     
    2857Harry, Mar 24, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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    Thank you

    Neil
     
    neildimmer, Mar 25, 2026 at 7:49 AM
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    Looks like the only guest loco to reach Bridgnorth is DOG?
     
    camraman, Mar 25, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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