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WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by GWR7812, Jan 6, 2026.

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  1. GWR7812

    GWR7812 New Member

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    Does anyone have an idea what the last guest loco might be, and when the timetables will be published? There are only two weeks left until the gala.
     
    GWR7812, Apr 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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    Britfoamer Part of the furniture

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    Hotel booked, rover tickets booked, looking forward to the event as usual.
    We attend a large number of galas in a year and have done so for a long time, however, I would have to say the WSR online booking for the said tickets is the most baffling/difficult/confusing one when compared to other railways/ticketed events. Even though I followed the instructions I still ended up with more tickets in my basket than I had requested. I am no doddering old technophobe, I have been using all types of computer and systems for over 50 years! It needs simplifying!
     
    Britfoamer, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Newstead.

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1J6ncYeLzE/

    Interesting choice of double header.
     
    5944, Apr 17, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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    Yes we are pleased to confirm that 'Newstead - The Lost Engine' is our final visiting engine.

    We always find a way to slot in an unusual little and large Double Headed combination. We've done 'Jessie' and 'Mayflower', and 'Fenchurch' and 7812. The younger generation seem to love such a thing and it is vitally important we appeal to them if these events are to have a future.

    The event timetable should be available in the early part of next week.
     
    SebWelsh, Apr 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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    "We always find a way to slot in an unusual little and large Double Headed combination. We've done 'Jessie' and 'Mayflower', and 'Fenchurch' and 7812. The younger generation seem to love such a thing and it is vitally important we appeal to them if these events are to have a future."

    - not my cup of tea, but I'm sure there are some who will like it. The timetable should allow me to navigate around it :D
     
    Britfoamer, Apr 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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