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GCR | Last Hurrah Steam Gala | 14th-15th November 2026

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by Ben Jenden, Oct 12, 2026.

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  1. waterbucket

    waterbucket New Member

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    There is a restriction on trains operating between Nunckley Hill & Mountsorrel which requires the coaches to be fitted with window bars or restrictors due to the very limited clearance of the overbridge at Nunckley Hill. Iris has windows with restricted opening so can go all the way to Mountsorrel. The suburban coaches are not so fitted so the loco hauled services will terminate at Nunckley Hill on this occasion.

    As regards Butler Henderson I'm not sure what the food offering will be I'm afraid. I've not been in for a fair while, apologies.

    Some good news in that 92134 has now arrived at the railway so we're hopeful it should be able to be ready for it's first working at 1405 on Saturday afternoon.
     
    waterbucket, Nov 12, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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    Bit of a daft question but is it not a bit strange to have a gala featuring both an 8F and a 9F as well as a tanker freight service yet use neither for this work - largely a Class 14 instead?
     
    Trevor Beglin, Nov 14, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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    Mainly because it frees up the steam locos (with steam heat) to work the main passenger services. You could probably ask the same question in regards to Ann hauling the DMU around.

    So no specific reason other than it's a gala and we're trying to provide lots of (warm) trains for people to see and ride on. Not everything on offer will be to everyone's tastes but hopefully there's enough variety for those that are visiting to have a decent time :)
     
    waterbucket, Nov 14, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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