WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026

The Spring Steam Spectacular is the last chance to see / travel behind Victor on the WSR for the foreseeable future.

 

Have already enjoyed plotting my moves for this gala so much even before it's started - full day planned on Friday then will see how work develops on Saturday and Monday mornings with a view to nipping back for a bit more if I can. And then back again on Wednesday for the cl.33 turn!

Last year there was a very handy timetable of gala preps moves for the Thursday posted on the gala planning team Facebook page that morning. Avidly looking out for that - or any hints from the organisers here - as I'd love to catch any interesting pre-gala workings tomorrow as well.

 

Thanks for the gen on Super Bagnall Victor, looking forward to Fridays Gala and travelling behind Victor and the Hunslet Saddle Tank.

Liked the website for advance ticket purchase, was very straightforward, and being able to interpose where to collect the ticket.

 

Thank you for the reminder - I ought to do a Facebook post with details on for tomorrow's moves.

As per image below. Be aware that as non passenger moves, they may run early, or more likely late!

Expect to see shunting at MD and BL as well although happily I'm ahead of my plan for that side of things !

 

Thanks Seb! That's a fun morning plan sorted for me before work tomorrow.

 

Website showing as sold out Fri/Sat & Monday

 

You can buy tickets for all days again.

 

Thanks so much Seb Walsh for the prep day timetable - that allowed a very enjoyable morning chasing that quirky trio of industrials around on the way to pick up my Friday ticket from Minehead, and my first ever experience of seeing a Fireless actually operating. Very much looking forward to Friday and hopefully a bit of Saturday and Monday too.