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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. misspentyouth62

    misspentyouth62 Well-Known Member

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    if we're into wild guessing - how's about 46464 from Aviemore - very black and not been south in many years!
     
    misspentyouth62, May 20, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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    I think the thing to bear in mind is how secretive this has been. If it was an engine thats been running for a while, why would the GWSR keep it so secret, unless it was something akin to a Blue Peter, SNG, etc to keep the suspense?

    Its all guesswork until it lands at Toddington. But I highly doubt they'd keep something a Hall, Ivatt or whatever it may be that's been running for years or months such a closely guarded secret.

    Rumors have ran for some time that 45110 is heading to a heritage railway, it was even reported by Trackside recently. Plus with the chatter that its close/is finished, and the hints dropped by the GWSR guys, I don't think its a huge stretch to say that it is that loco.

    Its an engine that hasn't ran since 2008 and not seen since at least 2023/2022, and given the 1T57 status it holds, it is a bit of a celebrity. It might 'only' be a Black 5, but its one of the most famous, and it would be nostalgic to see running given 1968, and how many of us may have seen it at the SVR all those years ago.
     
    kelsh002, May 20, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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    Yes please , I would even go to Aviemore to see from the East Midlands ,but they say its not possible to say what engines are running until it pass the booking office on the day.
     
    peckett, May 20, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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    If Carnforth is too expensive a move (Big If) then Aviemore will be a far higher cost.
     
    Paul Grant, May 20, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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    kelsh002, May 20, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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    Britfoamer Part of the furniture

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    Pseudo industrial :D !
     
    Britfoamer, May 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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    26D_M Part of the furniture

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    No, pseudo J94. Actually HC1752/44 'Robert' of Rainhill 1980 fame. Not sure why a false livery is seen as being more suitable than the one it wore for that notable occasion.
     
    26D_M, May 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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