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Didcot: Heritage in Motion Gala 23-25 May

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Paul.Uni, Jan 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM.

  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    Beachy Head from Bluebell is visiting.

    Info from Didcot's Facebook Page:

    HERITAGE IN MOTION: 23 – 25 MAY 2026
    We are excited to announce that LBSCR H2-class Atlantic No 32424 ‘Beachy Head’ will join us for our May gala on loan from the Bluebell Railway Trust. Tickets are not on sale yet, but we will let you know when they are.
    This will be the first time the engine has appeared at another heritage railway since she returned to service in August 2024.
    This magnificent locomotive is the result of a project to reconstruct a Brighton H2 Atlantic (4-4-2) from the SR/BR period. She is based around a suitable boiler and includes various other original H2 components which have been given to the project, including the locomotive’s original regulator handle and whistle, and a class identification plate. The locomotive was launched into service on the Bluebell Railway on 18 August 2024, the culmination of 24 years’ work by a dedicated team of engineers, fundraisers and supporters.
    With our 'Heritage in Motion' theme, we also hope to have lots more gems of preservation to excite you, and if it moves, we want you to see it moving! Whilst we can’t guarantee all of these, a mix of the following will be available on each day:-
    * Shunting demonstrations
    * Wickham trolley
    * Pump trolley
    * Demonstration of our wheel drop in action
    * Demonstration of our 50 ton hoist
    * Use of the coal stage
    * Use of our traverser
    * Use of our turntable
    * The chance to see inside our travelling post office at close range​
     
    Paul.Uni, Jan 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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  2. Drewry Car

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    Have the issues with 1466 been resolved please? Or likely to be in time for this event?
     
    Drewry Car, Jan 23, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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    Yes the issues have been resolved with 1466, I think it was running in the run up to Christmas. At the moment no details of locos other than 32424 have been announced.
     
    Dan Hill, Jan 23, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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