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GWSR | Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala | 23-25 May 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, Jan 22, 2026.

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  1. William Fletcher

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    I like industrial locos, try opening your mind - or even vist the Toddington Narrow Gauge ;) I quite often go places and hope it's something a bit more interesting than a Black 5/8F/Prairie/Bulleid.

    That's what I love about our hobby, people moan whereas in reality I'm surprised people aren't just pleasaed that locos still exist...
     
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  2. flying scotsman123

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    I think it'll be a bit of a surprise when it turns up and everyone sees what it is, but the cloak and dagger will all make sense! Something with a bit of celebrity, rarity and nostalgia...

    In other news, 78022 is currently being loaded at Ingrow West and should be with us tomorrow.
     
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  3. Kje7812

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    Interesting.
    I have a question. Is there much difference in the online ticket price and on-the-day?
     
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    I'm amazed it hasn't descended into Numberwang where we're all taking guesses on whats turning up.
     
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    The hall that thinks it is a post box? (6989)

    Andrew
     
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    No chance - its broken!!!
     
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    How about Prairie 4150 - just missed the SVR gala but maybe in with a shout at G&WSR?
     
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  8. Kje7812

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    Yet to move under its own steam.
     
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    I've seen suggestions that it could be something from Carnforth...
     
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  10. GWR4707

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    34073??

    Based on clues possibly 45110??
     
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  11. flying scotsman123

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    It's usually £2-3 more, sorry I've not got the exact figures to hand.
     
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    If I was a betting man, 45110 was going to be the horse I backed.
     
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    2409 King George as an 0-6-0ST rather than 0-6-0T?
     
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    Some of their volunteers have been using words/phrases like “5-star” and “Takes two to Tango” online so I think it’s a fairly safe bet it’s a Class 5 and one which was involved in 1-Tango-57 really. Unless I’m just way wide of the mark with those assumptions.
     
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    That narrows it down to 2.
    Didn't someone say 44871 stayed at Leicester on Saturday instead of going back to 10A?
    https://www.national-preservation.com/index.php?posts/2981206
     
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  16. Sidmouth

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    apart from it not having steamed I'm sure the SVR would like to have the the debut gala appearance
     
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    We would certainly like that as the gala group!
     
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    A quote for a move with a big engine from as far a field as that, navigating the Midlands with all the potential police escort issues and costs is the sort of thing that would turn our finance director a funny colour....!
     
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    Any more insults like that and I'll see you in the field at Toddington Saturday, if I can find someone to hold my crutches. :D. How do you know if I've ever visited the narrow gauge? You obviously don't follow me on this forum. Are you going to argue for a diesel next!!!! LOL!
    Beachy Head would be nice.
     
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    Didcot would be unhappy though.
     
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