SVR Spring Steam Gala 16-19 April 2026

So presumably no problem coming in from the M5 via the A456 ?

 

Not in Kidderminster.

 

So the weather forecast for the gala is mostly dry Thursday and Sunday (both BBC and Met Office). Sunshine and showers Friday (again both BBC and Met Office). For Saturday, BBC reckons some showers in the afternoon while Met Office reckons dry.
I'll leave it to readers to decide which forecast they prefer.

 

So we are all set up…..Bit of a long day with lots happening late on but all is ready!

As a reminder…..

Loco Directions
North - 75069, 7714, 813, 1450, Pug
South - 71000, 7802, 4930, 13268, Judy

Sets GW(4) and M(2) have no wheelchair access, the rest are all accessible.

Well documented on various threads but lots of roadworks around the SVR. Anyone driving on the Wyre Forest route to Highley and so on mind the potholes as they are everywhere.

And please enjoy it! It should be great fun.

 

Hi Harry
Well done. Hope to be there for the day on Saturday. I note the references to GW(4) and M(2) - are the carriage sets published anywhere - can’t see them.
Best wishes / good luck for the event.
Julian

 

Oh I thought we had noted them, sorry. M(2) is the set that works the Bridgnorth local most of the weekend, GW(4) is one of the two south end locals

 

7714 has issues this morning so please note -

7714 will now take 2N01 (0800 service) Kidderminster and will swap at Bridgnorth for 13268 which will work 2K18, 1N15, 1K34 & 1N33.

75069 will work 2H03 (0815 service) 2B12/2K14, 2N11, 2L28 & 2N19.

Further changes will communicated later today if needed.

 

Are they using P1 at Bewdley for all trains to Bridgnorth?, wouldn't P3 be longer?

 

Mix of P1 and 3. Whilst 3 is longer, signalling wise it is more awkward to use thus P1 (Down Main) is preferred.

 

Coupling issue between Pug and 75069 has meant the triple header has been altered and the pair of small tanks has gone LE

 

Thanks

 

Hi, Harry.
Just ridden behind 7714. What problems does it have?

 

The grate needs attention so it was a 1 trip wonder to get it to Bridgnorth

 

Due to unforeseen issues with the coupling arrangements between the L&Y Pug and mainline locomotives the following changes will apply for the remainder of the Spring Steam Gala -

Thursday - The 1735 ex KDR will be hauled by the Pug and Judy ‘Top and Tailed’

Friday - The 0855 ex BDY will be doubleheaded by Judy and 813. The Pug will be on the tail of the train.

Saturday - The 0855 ex BDY will be doubleheaded by Judy and 1450. The Pug will be on the tail of the train.

Sunday - The 0850 ex BDY will be doubleheaded by Judy and 71000. The Pug will be on the tail of the train.

We apologise the Triple Headed workings cannot take place, but for Safety Purposes we must amend these workings.