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New Years Steam Up Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 Celebrate the start of 2027 in style! Welcome in the new year with the Bluebell Railway's New Year's Day Steam Up ? a special mini-gala event to mark the start of the 2027 season in true steam-powered fashion! Enjoy a full day of heritage trains, atmosphere, and festive fun as we steam into another exciting year on the Bluebell. Locomotives We're planning a strong and varied line-up for this year's Steam Up, featuring: 72 Fenchurch 32424 'Beachy Head' Ivatt 41313 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' All locomotives, rolling stock, and listed activities are subject to availability or last-minute change. Please be aware that our gala will only take place between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes due to engineering work. Celebrate the start of 2027 surrounded by steam, history, and heritage charm. Whether you're joining for the day or just stopping by to soak up the atmosphere, the New Year's Day Steam Up is the perfect way to begin the year.
Winter Steam Gala Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 January 2027 The Winter Steam Gala returns on the first weekend in January 2027 care of the SVR home-fleet. What to expect at the Winter Steam Gala? Our two day festival of steam will feature home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Our heritage carriages will be steam heated and the engines are sure to be working hard! If you and your family love steam, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day, and sample the finest real-ales in our pubs. The gift shops, cafes and kiosks will also be open selling food and drinks, and The Engine House is open from 10.45am-4.30pm (last entry 4.00pm). We will be adding more detailed information a bit closer to the date.
New Years Steam Up Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 Celebrate the start of 2027 in style! Welcome in the new year with the Bluebell Railway's New Year's Day Steam Up ? a special mini-gala event to mark the start of the 2027 season in true steam-powered fashion! Enjoy a full day of heritage trains, atmosphere, and festive fun as we steam into another exciting year on the Bluebell. Locomotives We're planning a strong and varied line-up for this year's Steam Up, featuring: 72 Fenchurch 32424 'Beachy Head' Ivatt 41313 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' All locomotives, rolling stock, and listed activities are subject to availability or last-minute change. Please be aware that our gala will only take place between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes due to engineering work. Celebrate the start of 2027 surrounded by steam, history, and heritage charm. Whether you're joining for the day or just stopping by to soak up the atmosphere, the New Year's Day Steam Up is the perfect way to begin the year.
Winter Steam Gala Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 January 2027 The Winter Steam Gala returns on the first weekend in January 2027 care of the SVR home-fleet. What to expect at the Winter Steam Gala? Our two day festival of steam will feature home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Our heritage carriages will be steam heated and the engines are sure to be working hard! If you and your family love steam, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day, and sample the finest real-ales in our pubs. The gift shops, cafes and kiosks will also be open selling food and drinks, and The Engine House is open from 10.45am-4.30pm (last entry 4.00pm). We will be adding more detailed information a bit closer to the date.
New Years Steam Up Friday 1 January to Sunday 3 January 2027 Celebrate the start of 2027 in style! Welcome in the new year with the Bluebell Railway's New Year's Day Steam Up ? a special mini-gala event to mark the start of the 2027 season in true steam-powered fashion! Enjoy a full day of heritage trains, atmosphere, and festive fun as we steam into another exciting year on the Bluebell. Locomotives We're planning a strong and varied line-up for this year's Steam Up, featuring: 72 Fenchurch 32424 'Beachy Head' Ivatt 41313 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair' All locomotives, rolling stock, and listed activities are subject to availability or last-minute change. Please be aware that our gala will only take place between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes due to engineering work. Celebrate the start of 2027 surrounded by steam, history, and heritage charm. Whether you're joining for the day or just stopping by to soak up the atmosphere, the New Year's Day Steam Up is the perfect way to begin the year.
Winter Steam Gala Thursday 28 January to Sunday 31 January 2027 Kickstart the New Year with our Annual Winter Steam Gala! Running from 28-31 January, this action-packed four-day event features an intensive timetable of both passenger and goods trains, plus a line-up of special guest locomotives. T3 No. 563 will be a visiting locomotive courtesy of the Swanage Railway 563 Locomotive Group.
Winter Steam Gala Thursday 28 January to Sunday 31 January 2027 Kickstart the New Year with our Annual Winter Steam Gala! Running from 28-31 January, this action-packed four-day event features an intensive timetable of both passenger and goods trains, plus a line-up of special guest locomotives. T3 No. 563 will be a visiting locomotive courtesy of the Swanage Railway 563 Locomotive Group.
Winter Steam Gala Thursday 28 January to Sunday 31 January 2027 Kickstart the New Year with our Annual Winter Steam Gala! Running from 28-31 January, this action-packed four-day event features an intensive timetable of both passenger and goods trains, plus a line-up of special guest locomotives. T3 No. 563 will be a visiting locomotive courtesy of the Swanage Railway 563 Locomotive Group.
Winter Steam Gala Thursday 28 January to Sunday 31 January 2027 Kickstart the New Year with our Annual Winter Steam Gala! Running from 28-31 January, this action-packed four-day event features an intensive timetable of both passenger and goods trains, plus a line-up of special guest locomotives. T3 No. 563 will be a visiting locomotive courtesy of the Swanage Railway 563 Locomotive Group.
The Steam Gala 18-21 March 2027 The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala returns in 2027, bringing together home fleet favourites, visiting locomotives, intensive timetables, goods trains, photo opportunities and plenty of steam along the five-mile branch line. For now, save the date and keep an eye out?
The Steam Gala 18-21 March 2027 The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala returns in 2027, bringing together home fleet favourites, visiting locomotives, intensive timetables, goods trains, photo opportunities and plenty of steam along the five-mile branch line. For now, save the date and keep an eye out?
The Steam Gala 18-21 March 2027 The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala returns in 2027, bringing together home fleet favourites, visiting locomotives, intensive timetables, goods trains, photo opportunities and plenty of steam along the five-mile branch line. For now, save the date and keep an eye out?
The Steam Gala 18-21 March 2027 The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Steam Gala returns in 2027, bringing together home fleet favourites, visiting locomotives, intensive timetables, goods trains, photo opportunities and plenty of steam along the five-mile branch line. For now, save the date and keep an eye out?
End of Season Steam Gala Weekend Saturday 25 September and Sunday 26 September 2027 We're hoping for something spectacular!
End of Season Steam Gala Weekend Saturday 25 September and Sunday 26 September 2027 We're hoping for something spectacular!