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Apedale Gala - 19-20 September

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Paul.Uni, Aug 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM.

  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Visiting loco: Cegin

    Home steam locos:
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    • Jennie
    • Hunslet 1215*
    • Hudswell Clarke 1238*
    *=subject to boiler exams being completed without issue

    Info from https://avlr.org.uk/event/september-railway-gala-avlr15
     
    Paul.Uni, Aug 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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  2. Britfoamer

    Britfoamer Part of the furniture

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    Sounds good, any idea if the extension will be open? Thanks.
     
    Britfoamer, Aug 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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    Extension? Do you mean the field railway?
     
    black5, Aug 10, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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  4. Seraphim

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    The Field Railway will be operating with steam and diesel traction. The passenger railway extension, sadly, remains mired in the hands of Staffordshire County Council's rights-of-way people. As it has done for 10+ years now.
     
    Seraphim, Aug 10, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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    Britfoamer, Aug 10, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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