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WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by GWR7812, Jan 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM.

  1. GWR7812

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    Not exactly a guest locomotive announcement, but 7802 will stay at the West Somerset between the end of April until November 2026.

    So (hopefully) there will be three Manors at the Spring Steam Gala: 7802, 7812 and 7828.
     
    GWR7812, Jan 6, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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    Whoopee doo! Three identical engines plus Mk1 coaches.
     
    brennan, Jan 7, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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    Yes excellent for a late steam Cambrian vibe, especially as all three made it into 1965.
     
    Pete Thornhill, Jan 7, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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    You must have missed the last few Galas then where we've had locos from the LNWR, LBSCR, LSWR, LNER, PTR, L&Y, SR, Caley, LMS, Furness, Hudswell Clark, Hunslet, Andrew Barclay, Hawthorn Leslie and of course GWR?

    If that's not variety I don't know what is??!

    Edit - Whoops, forgot the Furness Rly!! Hope the FRT can forgive me there..!
     
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    SebWelsh, Jan 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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    No complaints here, three Manors together is basically the closest we can get to heaven on Earth anyway :p
     
    silversteellady, Jan 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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    The only reason my wife drags me down to the Glos Warwicks is for 'Make More Noise Manor' Sadly quite for a short spell. :D
     
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