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2026 Entries/Returnees and Withdrawals

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by Ben Jenden, Dec 9, 2025.

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  1. brennan

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    30075 at Shillingstone is now in working order , ie passed the steam test and has trundled up and down a hundred feet or so of track.. As there's no public running at the site I assume it will go on hire elsewhere in 2026 to earn its keep.
     
    brennan, Dec 13, 2025
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    That's great news - thanks for confirming
     
    misspentyouth62, Dec 13, 2025
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    K.V.W.R. DUB DEE 90733 Re entering traffic at some point in 2026 I've heard off certain members at the worth valley railway and discussed tonight on rail UK forums as well.
     
    Davo, Dec 14, 2025
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    Andrew Barclay 2074 Llantarnam Abbey should see its first stint in preservation working at Blaenavon in 2026.

    Andrew Barclay 2201 Victory is two or three months behind Llantarnam from completion at Williton, so should return in 2026 as well.
     
    Alex G, Dec 23, 2025
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    Stainmore railway have posted there ner 0 6 0 tender engine could be ready for trials at end of 26 if all goes well
     
    dmr, Dec 24, 2025
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    Spitfire, Dec 24, 2025
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    The J21?
     
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    I think one of the magazines mentioned 75014 at Dartmouth Steam Railway being withdrawn in 2026.
     
    Dan Hill, Dec 26, 2025
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    iancawthorne, Dec 27, 2025
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    As announced for the SVR Spring Gala, 4150 is to appear. Usual caveats.
     
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    Although 75014 is out of traffic later in 2026 and has been a remarkable workhorse on the Dartmouth steam railway.
    Is it likely we will see 75079 at the mid hands railway return this year or is there alot of heavy work still to do on building a tender for 75079?
     
    Davo, Dec 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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    75079 has a nearly complete tender,
    But ... ...
    The boiler is a long way from finished.
    Pat
     
    Dunfanaghy Road, Dec 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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    Decauville 'Lily' stated by Richmond Light Railway to be out of traffic after final steaming post Christmas. Surely can't have had the full 10 years?
     
    Jonno854, Dec 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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    13809 didn't quite make it to 2026 as it failed yesterday with a leaking superheater element.
     
    Wagoniester, Dec 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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    Well yes but that does'nt mean that the ex Barry locos which are still to steam in the pres era are abandoned - far from it. A lot is going on below the radar!
     
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