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GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, Jan 22, 2026.

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  1. Jdwitts

    Jdwitts New Member

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    Will footplate rides be on offer this year? And if so are they also likely to go on sale next week too please? Haven't quite decided on attendance but it's likely I'll be along for at least one of the days, this has become a bit of a 'go to' the last few years!
     
    Jdwitts, May 4, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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    Good afternoon, does anyone know which way Marston is facing please. Many thanks and best regards.
     
    46240, May 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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    Chimney first towards Broadway
     
    mattspencer, May 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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    Many thanks Matt, much appreciated.
     
    46240, May 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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  5. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Part of the furniture

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    Hotel booked, rover tickets booked, just the timetable to plan the wonderful weekend to come!
     
    Britfoamer, May 6, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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  6. flying scotsman123

    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    We're holding off publishing until we can announce our final guest, hopefully end of this week/this weekend. But the TT is essentially ready to go. It should be worth the wait!
     
    flying scotsman123, May 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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    Its gonna be UP 4014 isn't it, just awaiting the results as to whether Stanway viaduct will take the weight.... ;)

    Whilst I'm on my yearly trip down in the vicinity, I won't be able to make it this year, hope everyone has a fine old time at this lovely line.
     
    GWR4707, May 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Dammit, the secret's out! :D
     
    flying scotsman123, May 6, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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    Manston in the sun on her first day in traffic last Saturday....

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    kieranhardy, May 7, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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    Will the other platform at Broadway be accessible for the weekend? Thanks.
     
    Britfoamer, May 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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    Getting a bit late in the day for a shuttle bus service to be announced between the 2 stations in Cheltenham, also as cheap fares from Yorkshire tend to get dearer nearer the date, I haven’t booked yet, it’s a case of as I am disabled ‘no shuttle bus’ and I will be unable to attend, which is a pity as I have been the last 3 years and enjoyed my time there
     
    neildimmer, May 9, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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    +1 for this, or even the Evesham-Broadway link again.

    Frustratingly I live about 55mins by car from Broadway but as a non-driver, the poor public transport provision means my only option is train to Birmingham, then Cheltenham, and then bus from there!

    Has the option of stopping the D & E buses outside Cheltenham Racecourse station ever been discussed with Stagecoach? It seems daft that they pass right by the entrance on the Evesham Road, but don't actually stop there!
     
    LittleRedTrain, May 9, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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