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2027 Events

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  1. Paul.Uni

    Paul.Uni Well-Known Member

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    As with previous years this is a thread to list enthusiast events in 2027.

    If possible please provide links to event info from official sources.

    If you want to discuss specific events, please do not use this thread.

    Flying Scotsman events will be listed on https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/flying-scotsman/events

    January
    1-3 South Devon Winter Steam Gala https://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/your-visit/timetable-and-fares/
    2-3 Severn Valley Winter Steam Gala https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/winter-steam-gala/
    2-3 Swanage Winter Warm Up https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events

    10 Nene Valley Winter Warmer (with Pendennis Castle) https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/361/Winter-Warmers

    23-24 Watercress 41312 Farewell Weekend https://watercressline.co.uk/special-days/ivatt-farewell-weekend/

    28-31 Great Central Winter Gala https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/visit/events/20260122-winter-steam-gala/

    March
    13-14 Nene Valley Mixed Traction Gala https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/805/Mixed-Traction-Gala

    18-21 Keighley & Worth Valley The Steam Gala https://kwvr.co.uk/events/thesteamgala/

    April
    9-11 Whistlestop Valley Home Fleet Gala Celebration of the Sisters. Info from offical social media.

    May
    6-9 Swanage Diesel Gala https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events

    June
    17-20 Keighley & Worth Valley Diesel Gala https://kwvr.co.uk/events/dieselgala/
    18-20 Ffestiniog Victorian Weekend. Info from offical social media.
    19-20 Bluebell End of Southern Steam Event. Info from offical social media.

    July
    9-11 Swanage The End of Southern Steam Weekend - 60 Years On https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/events

    24-25 Nene Valley Diesel Gala https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/451/Diesel-Gala

    October
    9-10 Nene Valley Steam Gala https://nvr.org.uk/product.php/708/Steam-Gala
     
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    As per @2857Harry on SVR gala thread:

    Next years Severn Valley events list -
    - Branchline Gala 6/7 March
    - Spring Steam Gala 15-18 April
    - Mixed Traction/Open House Event 12/13 June
    - Autumn Steam Gala 16-19 Sept
     
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  5. Paul.Uni

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    East Lancs events (info from gala booklet):
    L&Y running days 20 Feb, 10 Apr, 11 Sep & 6 Nov
    Winter warmer diesel running day 6 Feb
    Roch Valley L&Y Pug Railtour Anniversary - 19 Feb
    Spring Steam Gala - 12-14 Mar
    Summer Diesel Gala - 1-4 Jul
    40th Anniversary of the ELR Gala - 23-25 Jul
    Autumn Diesel Gala - 24-26 Sep
    Autumn Steam Gala - 15-17 Oct

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    The Strathspey Railway will be holding a gala on August the 6th, 7th and 8th.
     

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