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Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala - 17 to 20 Sept

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by 2857Harry, Jun 7, 2026.

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  1. Collett Goods

    Collett Goods New Member

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    Timetable suggests 1450 will be ready as all four days show Auto trains. 5526 is auto fitted but Harry2857 says its Bewdley based which wouldn't work with the 21.20 departure from KDR terminating at Bridgnorth on Saturday and starting from Bridgnorth on Sunday at 07.45. All good fun trying to work things out but all will be revealed soon as timetable is updated with loco allocations.
     
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  2. Robert Heath No.6

    Robert Heath No.6 Well-Known Member

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    Could be anything (well, anything vac fitted!) if the loco's leading
     
    Robert Heath No.6, Aug 23, 2026
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  3. Ben Jenden

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    1450 has since been re-added to the loco line up on the webpage
     
    Ben Jenden, Aug 23, 2026
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  4. penny steam

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    Any news on facing?
     
    penny steam, Sep 2, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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  5. David likes trains

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    Looking at Thursday's timetable I see the trial commuter services are on there. The two in the morning are down as Auto, the first evening one of the other sets terminating at Bewdley and the second a local set which continues to Bridgnorth.
     
    David likes trains, Sep 2, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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  6. 2857Harry

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    All will become clear in the fullness of time just one or two little hiccups presenting themselves to us. When they ar made public hopefully all will be understood. We are working hard on it as a team and the info will be out as soon as we can.
     
    2857Harry, Sep 2, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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  7. D7076

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    Well a loco owner has gone public on one hiccup .
     
    D7076, Sep 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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  8. 2857Harry

    2857Harry Well-Known Member

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    Good job they haven’t gone public with the solution then isn’t it! As usual gossip too hot in this hobby.
     
    2857Harry, Sep 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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  9. Collett Goods

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    Standing by with timetable for all four days to start planning moves but loco allocations awaited. Has the blip been overcome?
     
    Collett Goods, Sep 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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  10. maureen

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    When is the locomotive allocations for the steam gala being published?
     
    maureen, Sep 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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  11. 2857Harry

    2857Harry Well-Known Member

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    Very very soon. I promise when you all find out exactly why it’s been delayed you’ll understand! It’s been a battle this week but we are there!
     
    2857Harry, Sep 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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  12. Sidmouth

    Sidmouth Resident of Nat Pres Staff Member Moderator

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    Please be patient . The Gala team really are having to confront a number of unexpected challenges . It will be worth it
     
    Sidmouth, Sep 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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    "Which will they be facing?"


    EDIT: Sorry, I though it was time for Gala Bingo.
     
    Dead Sheep, Sep 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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    From the SVR Facebook

    AUTUMN STEAM GALA NEWS

    Our Autumn Steam Gala (17-20 September) has had a few ups and downs during the past few days. Our team have worked tirelessly to produce the event and we issue the following update.

    It is with great regret that we have had to cancel the visit of both BR Standard Tank 80097, and GWR Small Prairie 5526, for our Autumn Steam Gala. Unforeseen circumstances have led to both engines being removed from the lineup. We are grateful to the East Lancs Railway, Bury Steam Loco Group, and South Devon Railway, for their efforts in trying to bring these engines to the SVR, and we are sorry it hasn't work out this time.

    HOWEVER.....

    We are thrilled to announce the visit of LMS 'Royal Scot' 46115 Scots Guardsman and GWR '2884' 3850. We are incredibly grateful to West Coast Railways, the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway, and Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd for arranging these short notice visits. We are astounded by the kindness and generosity shown towards us during the last few days.

    We will aim to get the updated timetables on the website as soon as possible, with full locomotive allocations. We ask that you are patient with us, as you can imagine we've had quite a busy week with all of the above going on!
     
    Njones, Sep 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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    Huge thankyou to everyone for their patience. The updated timetbale with locos will be going online within the next 24 hours. It promises to be such a good event!

    Also a big thankyou to West Coast, Glos Warks, and Dinmore Manor Loco for their help and support.

    I can safely say the number of grey hairs has increased!
     
    2857Harry, Sep 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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    Thank you for your efforts Harry & co. Sounds like you've had a hell of a week trying to pull rabbits out of hats. I'm sure it'll be a great event as usual. And always good to remind everyone how good it is to have a GW 2-8-0 on the valley...!
     
    Andy2857, Sep 7, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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  17. banburysaint

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    Great replacement locos. I have waited since 1985 - when I first saw (4) 6115 at Dinting outside the exhibition shed - for a ride behind her so thank you! 3850 will also sound good on the SVR and be a draw.

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    banburysaint, Sep 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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  18. Alex Productions

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    That was a quick return for Scots Guardman!

    Thought it was rumoured to be under overhaul.
     
    Alex Productions, Sep 7, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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  19. Kje7812

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    I don't think it's been mentioned yet on this thread:
    There are planned to be roadworks in Bridgnorth next week (Monday to Friday). The road between the Low Town bridge and the Oldbury road (B4363) will be shut so access will have to be via the Bypass.
     
    Kje7812, Sep 7, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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