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WSR Autumn Steam Gala: 25th - 27th September 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Mick45305, Jul 13, 2026.

  1. Mick45305

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    Couldn’t see an existing thread but 41313 has been announced as the first guest.
     
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    Latest news from the WSR. <BJ>

    FIRST GUEST IS MICKEY MOUSE TANK FOR AUTUMN STEAM WEEKEND

    ''We are delighted to announce the first visiting engine for the 25th – 27th September Autumn Steam Weekend 2026.
    Making her first ever visit to the WSR as part of her 2026 UK tour, Ivatt Class 2MT Tank No. 41313 courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

    Further announcements will be revealed in the coming weeks. Look forward to three days of autumnal steam in our 50th anniversary year — don’t miss it!''

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    4110 announced as guest 2
     
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    When the WSR sold 4110 to the DSR the arrangement was that 4110 be available at the WSR for an unspecified time. Has this already happened? Or is this a fulfillment of the deal.
     
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    4110 has not yet ran on the WSR in preservation, presumably this weekend covers the sale agreement and no better timing in my opinion!
     
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    LNWR Coal Tank No. 1054 has been announced as the third visitor. Returning after its first visit in 2024
     
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    Less than 2 weeks from day one and no announcements as to guest number 4. Gonna give it a miss this year and visit another railway as the loco line up is lacking any reason to visit.
     
    AnthonyTrains2017, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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    In terms of securing a final visitor, the Gloucester Warwick were in the same situation in May for their steam gala. By the skin of their teeth the railway managed to secure Black '5' 45110. The gala was superb.

    If I were you I would wait until the final visitor is announced. Patience often pays off ;). <BJ>
     
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    The WSR is the WSR though. The gala will be great fun, as it is every time down there.
     
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    Think I might give it a miss planning the thing next year with the unfortunate expectations people have. Engines are few and far between at the moment, we have tried to secure some cost effective visiting locos sharing transport with other railways but some people are unfortunately never happy.
    We will still have an array of attractions and have done the best we can under the circumstances.
     
    SebWelsh, Sep 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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    I wouldn't take any comments on here as being indicative of the opinion of the general enthusiast community. Planning a gala is not an easy job. It's always easy to throw stones.
     
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    If you consider the comments made regarding WSR galas since you started with the planning team, may I suggest that you ignore the 1% of negative comments and think of the 99% of positive comments. Over the years, WSR galas have been among the best in the country. With your help they will continue as such. [BJ]
     
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