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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. neildimmer

    neildimmer Resident of Nat Pres

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    try doing it with osteoarthritis in both knees and age 69, now you know why I will not be going!!
     
    neildimmer, May 15, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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    Impossible for me
     
    gricerdon, May 16, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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    Yes a good service if it went to the station which it doesn’t. I have mobility issues and can walk but not far. So for me it’s taxi or don’t go. I am age 81
     
    gricerdon, May 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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  4. Pete Thornhill

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    For those worrying about getting there it’s just been confirmed on the GWSR facebook page the bus link will be running from Cheltenham Spa station to Cheltenham Racecourse station during the gala.
     
    Pete Thornhill, May 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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    Ben Jenden, May 16, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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    That’s great. The timetable doesn’t say Spa Station though
     
    gricerdon, May 16, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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    It doesn’t but the Tesco express in the timetable is literally across the road from the station. Just take the platform 2 exit, cross the road and that is where the bus runs from.
     
    Pete Thornhill, May 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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    Queens Road tesco express is the bus stop opposite Cheltenham Spa station. Sorry it's taken so long to get out, various complicated reasons I won't go into here, hope that makes some people's days a bit more viable the little blue coffeepot has landed today, it's going to be a busy week on the unloading road, including the arrival of TBC!

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    flying scotsman123, May 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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    Would the 8:30 bus wait a little for passengers who are on the 8:30 arrival from Swindon on the Saturday?
     
    Ben Jenden, May 16, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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    Looks like I'm still walking on the Monday morning then. Might get the bus back in the evening.
     
    Kje7812, May 16, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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    Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala Announcement!

    ''We’re delighted to share that our Signal & Telegraph team will be at Broadway Signal Box during the gala, offering visitors an exclusive opportunity to explore inside.
    Take a closer look at the lever frame and even venture underneath into the locking room—a rare behind-the-scenes experience. With the signal box soon to be commissioned for operational use, it’s the perfect time to discover how it all works and watch the trains pass by from a unique vantage point''.

    Join us from 23rd–25th May to find out more!

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    free2grice, May 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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    Interesting and good to hear the Box will be in use soon. Still planned to be Acceptance lever?
     
    Kje7812, May 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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  13. flying scotsman123

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    I believe so - I understand discussion has been had with SVR colleagues to talk about Bewdley South - Kidderminster as a comparison.
     
    flying scotsman123, May 16, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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    Opening end of the season, I heard. Needs testing in the low season.
     
    Breva, May 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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