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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. Britfoamer

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    The timetables have been updated to V1.2, but still don't see one of the maneuvers on Saturday.
    2807 arrives Toddington 14.16 freight, then advertised as working 14.37 passenger north from Wincombe. Really?
     
    Britfoamer, May 21, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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    flying scotsman123 Resident of Nat Pres

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    Yes, really! :) A LE movement between the 2 not shown on the public TT.
     
    flying scotsman123, May 21, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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    Looking forward to this weekend, we should be there Saturday & Sunday. Quick question, is it an early morning ECS run to Cheltenham, or is it light engine with stock left there overnight? Might have time Monday morning to head over first thing before we leave. Thanks in advance!
     
    alts1985, May 22, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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    Hope you all have a fantastic and successful weekend, gutted not to be making this - this looks to be the event of the year. Look forward to the videos and photos from the event.

    If 45110 has another running day will try and get over, would love to reacquaint with an old friend!
     
    acorb, May 22, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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    Okay I will go with your assertion, thanks, see you there.
     
    Britfoamer, May 22, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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    That and 45025 are the only preserved ones with dome less boilers.
     
    peckett, May 22, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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    Not sure if it has been asked or stated somewhere already, are there any plans for a queuing system or similar for getting on the railcar? From first hand experience at the East Somerset gala, unless you happened to be stood in the exact right place when it came in, your chances of getting on ranged from guaranteed to nil! Aware it states it's "limited capacity" on the timetable, and pre-booking for every journey isn't really feasible due to peoples plans changing on the day, but if there is a hard limit on numbers that are able to board, it would be good to know before the train comes in whether you're actually going to get on or not, rather than fighting your way on or being disappointed after waiting for x amount of time.
     
    theonlyadsrulz, May 22, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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    5000 in the NRM also (also once operational on the SVR)
     
    odc, May 22, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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    hopefully the railcar will not be to overcrowded as has been running the last few weeks when i travelled to Cheltenham it was comfortable and the shuttle to broadway
     
    MAPLE CHRIS, May 22, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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    An ECS to ensure when the train arrives at CRC it has capacity available for the large volumes that commence their day from that end of the line.
     
    Mike S, May 22, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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    The 9am departure is on a 'a free ticket' basis to try and help numbers. When you book your advance ticket online you can request a ticket for the railcar: GWR Diesel Railcar No 22 at Toddington Station « Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway plc

    There are currently 3 seats left on Saturday, 10 to 15 Sun/Mon

    All other No.22 services are on a first come first basis.
     
    Mike S, May 22, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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