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Britfoamer liked Ben Jenden's post in the thread NYMR | Autumn Steam Gala | 24-27 September 2026.

annual_steam_gala_2026_tt_allocations_v1.pdf Loco allocations now live

Britfoamer replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.

Don't worry, I won't be freeloading/linesiding, I can do that at Bury with our Spancan if I feel the need, I was merely trying to inject some mirth into what has been a very difficult season. My money goes into heritage railways/rover tickets, I...

Britfoamer replied to the thread WCR Rail Tours.

Well that's unusual :rolleyes: !

Britfoamer attached a file to the thread Railways and People.

Busy day on the W&L[ATTACH]

Britfoamer liked Devonbelle's post in the thread Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Autumn Gala 4 - 6 Sept 2026.

Gosh that delay you reference escalated from when I left at 1410 from Welshpool. 1st train left 20L from Llanfair this morning the Welshpool station staff advised me when I collected my wristband. That train arrived under 20 late at Welshpool,...

Britfoamer liked City_Steam's post in the thread Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Autumn Gala 4 - 6 Sept 2026.

Just spent 2 days at the gala, which despite issues, was very enjoyable. Fridays double header to Welshpool was great fun. These are mostly from Friday, which seemed to offer more opportunities to both ride and photo. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...

Britfoamer liked Sidmouth's post in the thread Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Autumn Gala 4 - 6 Sept 2026.

[MEDIA] my eldests footage from Sunday . Torrential rain to glorious sunshine and heat . Timetable did slip a little but an enjoyable day

Britfoamer attached a file to the thread Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Autumn Gala 4 - 6 Sept 2026.

We went Sunday and had a ride all day, as said timetable ran about 10 - 20 minutes late until late afternoon. My contribution of shots at stations. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]

Britfoamer liked black5's post in the thread ELR Autumn Diesel Gala 18 - 20 Sept 2026.

Timetables for the weekend

Britfoamer replied to the thread North Norfolk Railway Autumn Steam Gala - 24th & 25th October 2026.

Hotel and rover tickets booked!

Britfoamer replied to the thread Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Autumn Gala 4 - 6 Sept 2026.

Sounds like a typical gala, we'll see tomorrow, making the long drive down nice and early. Hope things don't run too late, booked a meal on the way home!

Britfoamer replied to the thread Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Autumn Gala 4 - 6 Sept 2026.

The Zillertal loco has disappeared from the line up, leaving 3 steam.

Britfoamer replied to the thread Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Autumn Gala 4 - 6 Sept 2026.

Version 3 of the timetable has appeared today with most of the diesel piloting gone, I guess as a result of local authority reducing the fire risks?

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ELR Autumn Diesel Gala 18 - 20 Sept 2026

https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/autumn-diesel-gala/ Details of up and coming autumn diesel bash at Bury, 9 loco's listed (3 subject to repairs completion), no timetables yet

Forum: Galas and Events

Britfoamer posted a new thread.

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Autumn Gala 4 - 6 Sept 2026

Event up on their website, timetables with loco/stock allocations. Most trains double headed steam + diesel in line with fire risk (their statement not mine): https://wllr.org.uk/events/steam-gala/

Forum: Galas and Events