SVR Autumn Steam Gala

Slight error Sunday evening - It’s 813/1450 on the 2nd to last BH-KR trip. 813/49 do KR to BH, but 49 swaps for 1450 there due to positioning move for 1450.

 

Just looked at the allocations and as somebody who has done his fair share of gala planning in the past, I must say they look to be well thought out with a good spread and plenty of variety, so congratulations to those involved for doing all the hard planning work. As much as I'm a fan of Bullied Pacific's the appearance of a "Jinty" on the line after so many years is what has turned this into a must attend event for me personally.

On the coaching stock front any info on what the local sets are - I'm assuming (hoping) one is a four car rake of Carmine & Cream Mk 1's.

Also as a lover of the odd pint, which set/coach will the travelling tavern be in Mk 1, GW, LMS or LNER ?

Off now to sort accommodation for all four days and looking forward to what promises to be a really first class event.

 

Thanks for your kind comments. This year is our first try at mixing locos around to the absolute max so like the Bridgnorth local is a different engine every day and so on.

Coaches -

Firstly it should come as no surprise to anyone that the Blood and Custards set is largely depleted following the issue at Kidderminster last week. So unfortunately a 4 coach rake is not possible.

Secondly, due to said issue at Kidderminster the local and overnight sets are still being decided in full. So I’m afraid I can’t really give you firm detail on those yet. I will share when I can.

Main Sets

Set N (LNER) Teaks - 7 coaches all teaks. This set includes the Travelling Tavern.
Set M (Maroon) - 7 coaches. Does what it says on the tin.
Set GW(8) - 8 GWR Coaches. All shirtbutton livery. All Collett design. Includes the new 9581 Wheelchair Access Buffet. An SVR first to have a uniform 8 Colletts in this livery.
Set TL(7) - 7 GWR Coaches. A mash up of toplights and spare GWR vehicles.

DMU - This should be the Class 101 this time. And if anyone is worried about historical inaccuracy or running a DMU at a steam event - It’s only 12 months younger than 75069/73082 and it’s 3 years older than 35005 in its rebuilt form!!

 

Many thanks for advising on the timetable. Are loco directions expected to be as per your 18 August post please? Tickets and accommodation all booked; first time at an ASG for a few years!
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Absolurely no change there. All locos expecting to face as per that post. I’ll do a summary about a week before so it’s at the top of the thread for everyone.

Thanks for booking tickets. You’ve joined the masses that’s for sure as we are nearly 250 up on this point for last years ASG which is amazing.