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Steam Gala events - Sep 2026

Fri 04 Sep 2026 Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Steam & Diesel Gala (plus Garden Railway Show) Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026 Our annual celebration of all things steam. Intensive train timetable, road steam, vintage vehicles, model railway exhibition, and lots more to explore. Includes Garden Railway Show at Llanfair Leisure Centre on Saturday 5 September. Special visitor this year: 'Premier'. For the first in 60 years, see 'Monarch', 'Conqueror', 'Premier' and 'Manning Wardle 1877' all together in the same place. Ample photo ops! Our annual celebration. Intensive train timetable, road steam, vintage vehicles, model railway exhibition, and lots more to explore. Includes Garden Railway Show at Llanfair Leisure Centre More info and tickets coming soon.

Sat 05 Sep 2026 Moors Valley Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- September Steam Spectacular 5th & 6th September 2026 Our new September Steam Spectacular features intensive passenger and freight services, 8 locomotives in steam (subject to availability), behind the scenes tours and much more. Buy your Gala Rover on the day to enjoy all attractions (excludes Driver for a Fiver).

Sat 05 Sep 2026 Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Steam & Diesel Gala (plus Garden Railway Show) Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026 Our annual celebration of all things steam. Intensive train timetable, road steam, vintage vehicles, model railway exhibition, and lots more to explore. Includes Garden Railway Show at Llanfair Leisure Centre on Saturday 5 September. Special visitor this year: 'Premier'. For the first in 60 years, see 'Monarch', 'Conqueror', 'Premier' and 'Manning Wardle 1877' all together in the same place. Ample photo ops! Our annual celebration. Intensive train timetable, road steam, vintage vehicles, model railway exhibition, and lots more to explore. Includes Garden Railway Show at Llanfair Leisure Centre More info and tickets coming soon.

Sun 06 Sep 2026 Moors Valley Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- September Steam Spectacular 5th & 6th September 2026 Our new September Steam Spectacular features intensive passenger and freight services, 8 locomotives in steam (subject to availability), behind the scenes tours and much more. Buy your Gala Rover on the day to enjoy all attractions (excludes Driver for a Fiver).

Sun 06 Sep 2026 Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Steam & Diesel Gala (plus Garden Railway Show) Friday 4 September to Sunday 6 September 2026 Our annual celebration of all things steam. Intensive train timetable, road steam, vintage vehicles, model railway exhibition, and lots more to explore. Includes Garden Railway Show at Llanfair Leisure Centre on Saturday 5 September. Special visitor this year: 'Premier'. For the first in 60 years, see 'Monarch', 'Conqueror', 'Premier' and 'Manning Wardle 1877' all together in the same place. Ample photo ops! Our annual celebration. Intensive train timetable, road steam, vintage vehicles, model railway exhibition, and lots more to explore. Includes Garden Railway Show at Llanfair Leisure Centre More info and tickets coming soon.

Fri 11 Sep 2026 Didcot Railway Centre (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September 2026 Join us for a multi engine event, with tours of some of our normally closed areas We are pleased to announce that the visiting engine for our annual steam gala this year will be 229, The 'Coffee Pot' on loan from The Flour Mill. 229 is a Great Eastern Railway 0-4-0 tank engine built by Neilsons in Glasgow in 1876 and sold by the GER for use in the National Shipyard in Chepstow during the First World War, where it remained until sold by Fairfield Mabey in 1982. After cosmetic restoration it was on display at the North Woolwich Old Station Museum in East London from 1984 until 2008. Upon the shameful closure of the museum by Newham Council the locomotive was returned to the Flour Mill, where it is planned to start a full overhaul to working order in 2013. This fabulous little engine is among the oldest steam locomotives in working order - and one of the smallest, weighing just 21 tons. The name 'Coffee Pot', or 'Flat-Top', is thanks to its unusual flat-shaped water tank and it is Great Eastern Railway '209' class 0-4-0ST no. 229. A truly delightful locomotive, it has been meticulously returned to working order for the first time in nearly 70 years by owner Bill Parker and his team at the Flour Mill workshops in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Join us for an exciting weekend and celebrate steam with this multi-engine event. See autotrain operations, freight trains, shunting demonstrations, plus tours of our workshop areas, usually closed to the public. See some of the features of our site in operation, including our signal box, traverser, turntable and coal stage. This is a great way to travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 24-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. Steam trains will be operating on both demonstration lines, allowing you to take unlimited rides. Check our Locomotive Roster to see what we expect to be running on the date of your visit.

Fri 11 Sep 2026 Swanage Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026 Locomotive Lineup 31806 U Class 31806 Based at the Swanage Railway 34070 Battle of Britain Class 34070 "Manston" Based at the Swanage Railway 563 LSWR T3 Class 563 Based at the Swanage Railway 60163 A1 Class 60163 "Tornado" Owned by The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust First locomotive to reach 100mph since the end of steam on the mainline! 34072 Battle of Britain Class 34072 "257 Squadron" Based at the Swanage Railway

Fri 11 Sep 2026 Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (Steam Gala) More...
- Super Power Weekend Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026

Sat 12 Sep 2026 Didcot Railway Centre (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September 2026 Join us for a multi engine event, with tours of some of our normally closed areas We are pleased to announce that the visiting engine for our annual steam gala this year will be 229, The 'Coffee Pot' on loan from The Flour Mill. 229 is a Great Eastern Railway 0-4-0 tank engine built by Neilsons in Glasgow in 1876 and sold by the GER for use in the National Shipyard in Chepstow during the First World War, where it remained until sold by Fairfield Mabey in 1982. After cosmetic restoration it was on display at the North Woolwich Old Station Museum in East London from 1984 until 2008. Upon the shameful closure of the museum by Newham Council the locomotive was returned to the Flour Mill, where it is planned to start a full overhaul to working order in 2013. This fabulous little engine is among the oldest steam locomotives in working order - and one of the smallest, weighing just 21 tons. The name 'Coffee Pot', or 'Flat-Top', is thanks to its unusual flat-shaped water tank and it is Great Eastern Railway '209' class 0-4-0ST no. 229. A truly delightful locomotive, it has been meticulously returned to working order for the first time in nearly 70 years by owner Bill Parker and his team at the Flour Mill workshops in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Join us for an exciting weekend and celebrate steam with this multi-engine event. See autotrain operations, freight trains, shunting demonstrations, plus tours of our workshop areas, usually closed to the public. See some of the features of our site in operation, including our signal box, traverser, turntable and coal stage. This is a great way to travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 24-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. Steam trains will be operating on both demonstration lines, allowing you to take unlimited rides. Check our Locomotive Roster to see what we expect to be running on the date of your visit.

Sat 12 Sep 2026 Swanage Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026 Locomotive Lineup 31806 U Class 31806 Based at the Swanage Railway 34070 Battle of Britain Class 34070 "Manston" Based at the Swanage Railway 563 LSWR T3 Class 563 Based at the Swanage Railway 60163 A1 Class 60163 "Tornado" Owned by The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust First locomotive to reach 100mph since the end of steam on the mainline! 34072 Battle of Britain Class 34072 "257 Squadron" Based at the Swanage Railway

Sat 12 Sep 2026 Leighton Buzzard Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026

Sat 12 Sep 2026 Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (Steam Gala) More...
- Super Power Weekend Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026

Sun 13 Sep 2026 Didcot Railway Centre (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala 11-13 September 2026 Join us for a multi engine event, with tours of some of our normally closed areas We are pleased to announce that the visiting engine for our annual steam gala this year will be 229, The 'Coffee Pot' on loan from The Flour Mill. 229 is a Great Eastern Railway 0-4-0 tank engine built by Neilsons in Glasgow in 1876 and sold by the GER for use in the National Shipyard in Chepstow during the First World War, where it remained until sold by Fairfield Mabey in 1982. After cosmetic restoration it was on display at the North Woolwich Old Station Museum in East London from 1984 until 2008. Upon the shameful closure of the museum by Newham Council the locomotive was returned to the Flour Mill, where it is planned to start a full overhaul to working order in 2013. This fabulous little engine is among the oldest steam locomotives in working order - and one of the smallest, weighing just 21 tons. The name 'Coffee Pot', or 'Flat-Top', is thanks to its unusual flat-shaped water tank and it is Great Eastern Railway '209' class 0-4-0ST no. 229. A truly delightful locomotive, it has been meticulously returned to working order for the first time in nearly 70 years by owner Bill Parker and his team at the Flour Mill workshops in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Join us for an exciting weekend and celebrate steam with this multi-engine event. See autotrain operations, freight trains, shunting demonstrations, plus tours of our workshop areas, usually closed to the public. See some of the features of our site in operation, including our signal box, traverser, turntable and coal stage. This is a great way to travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 24-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. Steam trains will be operating on both demonstration lines, allowing you to take unlimited rides. Check our Locomotive Roster to see what we expect to be running on the date of your visit.

Sun 13 Sep 2026 Swanage Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026 Locomotive Lineup 31806 U Class 31806 Based at the Swanage Railway 34070 Battle of Britain Class 34070 "Manston" Based at the Swanage Railway 563 LSWR T3 Class 563 Based at the Swanage Railway 60163 A1 Class 60163 "Tornado" Owned by The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust First locomotive to reach 100mph since the end of steam on the mainline! 34072 Battle of Britain Class 34072 "257 Squadron" Based at the Swanage Railway

Sun 13 Sep 2026 Leighton Buzzard Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026

Sun 13 Sep 2026 Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (Steam Gala) More...
- Super Power Weekend Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September 2026

Thu 17 Sep 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 September 2026 The annual Autumn Steam Gala returns in September! What to expect at the Autumn Steam Gala? Our four day festival of steam will feature both guest and home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. If you love steam, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day, or sample the finest real-ales in our pubs, as you experience the Severn Valley at its steamiest! We have our fingers crossed for the anticipated gala debut of newly restored Prairie tank GWR No 4150. Joining the line-up will be Ivatt Class 2 tank locomotive No 41313, appearing courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The visit marks several notable milestones, including the locomotive's first-ever appearance at the Severn Valley Railway and the first visit by an Isle of Wight-based locomotive to the line. It will also become only the third member of the Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 tank family to visit the SVR in preservation. We're pleased that BR(W) Pannier Tank 9681 will also be joining us for the Autumn Steam Gala (17-20 September). With the chance to pair up with our own BR Pannier Tank 7714, we are sure that 9681 is going to be a real draw for our passengers. We are grateful to the Dean Forest Locomotive Group for the hire of their locomotive, and to Dean Forest Railway for making the locomotive available. The third guest locomotive for the Autumn Steam Gala is GWR Small Prairie No 5526. The 45xx and 4575 class Prairie tanks were synonymous with branch line operations across much of the Great Western Railway network, making No 5526 an ideal addition to the gala. It will be the second time the locomotive has visited the SVR and our thanks go to South Devon Railway for the loan of locomotive. Our fourth guest will be BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097, thanks to East Lancashire Railway. Thursday timetable Friday timetable Saturday timetable Sunday timetable We have a small selection of Autumn Steam Gala Merchandise available from our online store for this event. All Gala items can be pre-ordered for collection from Kidderminster Shop during the event, or for home delivery. You can view the collection on our online store. Every purchase helps towards the upkeep of our railway. +D1 Stars of the show: LMS 41313 - first ever appearance at the SVR BR(W) Pannier Tank 9681 GWR Small Prairie No 5526 BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097 GWR 813 GWR 4150 GWR 1450 GWR 7714 LMS 13268 BR 75069

Fri 18 Sep 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 September 2026 The annual Autumn Steam Gala returns in September! What to expect at the Autumn Steam Gala? Our four day festival of steam will feature both guest and home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. If you love steam, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day, or sample the finest real-ales in our pubs, as you experience the Severn Valley at its steamiest! We have our fingers crossed for the anticipated gala debut of newly restored Prairie tank GWR No 4150. Joining the line-up will be Ivatt Class 2 tank locomotive No 41313, appearing courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The visit marks several notable milestones, including the locomotive's first-ever appearance at the Severn Valley Railway and the first visit by an Isle of Wight-based locomotive to the line. It will also become only the third member of the Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 tank family to visit the SVR in preservation. We're pleased that BR(W) Pannier Tank 9681 will also be joining us for the Autumn Steam Gala (17-20 September). With the chance to pair up with our own BR Pannier Tank 7714, we are sure that 9681 is going to be a real draw for our passengers. We are grateful to the Dean Forest Locomotive Group for the hire of their locomotive, and to Dean Forest Railway for making the locomotive available. The third guest locomotive for the Autumn Steam Gala is GWR Small Prairie No 5526. The 45xx and 4575 class Prairie tanks were synonymous with branch line operations across much of the Great Western Railway network, making No 5526 an ideal addition to the gala. It will be the second time the locomotive has visited the SVR and our thanks go to South Devon Railway for the loan of locomotive. Our fourth guest will be BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097, thanks to East Lancashire Railway. Thursday timetable Friday timetable Saturday timetable Sunday timetable We have a small selection of Autumn Steam Gala Merchandise available from our online store for this event. All Gala items can be pre-ordered for collection from Kidderminster Shop during the event, or for home delivery. You can view the collection on our online store. Every purchase helps towards the upkeep of our railway. Stars of the show: LMS 41313 - first ever appearance at the SVR BR(W) Pannier Tank 9681 GWR Small Prairie No 5526 BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097 GWR 813 GWR 4150 GWR 1450 GWR 7714 LMS 13268 BR 75069

Sat 19 Sep 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 September 2026 The annual Autumn Steam Gala returns in September! What to expect at the Autumn Steam Gala? Our four day festival of steam will feature both guest and home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. If you love steam, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day, or sample the finest real-ales in our pubs, as you experience the Severn Valley at its steamiest! We have our fingers crossed for the anticipated gala debut of newly restored Prairie tank GWR No 4150. Joining the line-up will be Ivatt Class 2 tank locomotive No 41313, appearing courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The visit marks several notable milestones, including the locomotive's first-ever appearance at the Severn Valley Railway and the first visit by an Isle of Wight-based locomotive to the line. It will also become only the third member of the Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 tank family to visit the SVR in preservation. We're pleased that BR(W) Pannier Tank 9681 will also be joining us for the Autumn Steam Gala (17-20 September). With the chance to pair up with our own BR Pannier Tank 7714, we are sure that 9681 is going to be a real draw for our passengers. We are grateful to the Dean Forest Locomotive Group for the hire of their locomotive, and to Dean Forest Railway for making the locomotive available. The third guest locomotive for the Autumn Steam Gala is GWR Small Prairie No 5526. The 45xx and 4575 class Prairie tanks were synonymous with branch line operations across much of the Great Western Railway network, making No 5526 an ideal addition to the gala. It will be the second time the locomotive has visited the SVR and our thanks go to South Devon Railway for the loan of locomotive. Our fourth guest will be BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097, thanks to East Lancashire Railway. Thursday timetable Friday timetable Saturday timetable Sunday timetable We have a small selection of Autumn Steam Gala Merchandise available from our online store for this event. All Gala items can be pre-ordered for collection from Kidderminster Shop during the event, or for home delivery. You can view the collection on our online store. Every purchase helps towards the upkeep of our railway. Stars of the show: LMS 41313 - first ever appearance at the SVR BR(W) Pannier Tank 9681 GWR Small Prairie No 5526 BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097 GWR 813 GWR 4150 GWR 1450 GWR 7714 LMS 13268 BR 75069

Sat 19 Sep 2026 Apedale Valley Light Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- September Railway Gala September 19th @ 11:30 am - September 20th 2026 @ 4:00 pm Our traditional autumn railway gala, with the usual format for an Apedale Gala - lots of steam, lots of movements, lots to see! Full details will be announced later in 2026 - but just mark this one in your diary! HRA passes will not be valid. Trains will run from 1130 until 1600 on both days.

Sun 20 Sep 2026 Severn Valley Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Thursday 17 - Sunday 20 September 2026 The annual Autumn Steam Gala returns in September! What to expect at the Autumn Steam Gala? Our four day festival of steam will feature both guest and home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. If you love steam, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day, or sample the finest real-ales in our pubs, as you experience the Severn Valley at its steamiest! We have our fingers crossed for the anticipated gala debut of newly restored Prairie tank GWR No 4150. Joining the line-up will be Ivatt Class 2 tank locomotive No 41313, appearing courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The visit marks several notable milestones, including the locomotive's first-ever appearance at the Severn Valley Railway and the first visit by an Isle of Wight-based locomotive to the line. It will also become only the third member of the Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 tank family to visit the SVR in preservation. We're pleased that BR(W) Pannier Tank 9681 will also be joining us for the Autumn Steam Gala (17-20 September). With the chance to pair up with our own BR Pannier Tank 7714, we are sure that 9681 is going to be a real draw for our passengers. We are grateful to the Dean Forest Locomotive Group for the hire of their locomotive, and to Dean Forest Railway for making the locomotive available. The third guest locomotive for the Autumn Steam Gala is GWR Small Prairie No 5526. The 45xx and 4575 class Prairie tanks were synonymous with branch line operations across much of the Great Western Railway network, making No 5526 an ideal addition to the gala. It will be the second time the locomotive has visited the SVR and our thanks go to South Devon Railway for the loan of locomotive. Our fourth guest will be BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097, thanks to East Lancashire Railway. Thursday timetable Friday timetable Saturday timetable Sunday timetable We have a small selection of Autumn Steam Gala Merchandise available from our online store for this event. All Gala items can be pre-ordered for collection from Kidderminster Shop during the event, or for home delivery. You can view the collection on our online store. Every purchase helps towards the upkeep of our railway. Stars of the show: LMS 41313 - first ever appearance at the SVR BR(W) Pannier Tank 9681 GWR Small Prairie No 5526 BR Standard Class 4 Tank No 80097 GWR 813 GWR 4150 GWR 1450 GWR 7714 LMS 13268 BR 75069

Sun 20 Sep 2026 Apedale Valley Light Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- September Railway Gala September 19th @ 11:30 am - September 20th 2026 @ 4:00 pm Our traditional autumn railway gala, with the usual format for an Apedale Gala - lots of steam, lots of movements, lots to see! Full details will be announced later in 2026 - but just mark this one in your diary! HRA passes will not be valid. Trains will run from 1130 until 1600 on both days.

Thu 24 Sep 2026 North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Thursday 24 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026

Fri 25 Sep 2026 North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Thursday 24 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026

Fri 25 Sep 2026 West Somerset Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Weekend Friday 25th September - Sunday 27th September 2026 Join us as the much-loved Autumn Steam Weekend returns to mark a special milestone â?? 50 years of the WSR in preservation. We're delighted to welcome an exciting lineup of visiting and home fleet locomotives, making this a must-see event for steam enthusiasts and families alike. Visiting locomotives include Ivatt 2MT 41313 courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Across all three days, an intensive timetable will keep the action moving, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore our beautifully preserved stations, ride behind iconic engines, and take in the stunning autumn scenery along England's longest heritage railway. From the rolling Quantock Hills to the Somerset coast, trains will be running from early morning into the evening. The whole railway comes alive for the weekend, with museums, heritage displays, and model railways open throughout â?? perfect for visitors of all ages. And with steam engines against a backdrop of autumn colour, don't forget your camera! Ticket information: Advance ticket sales close at 10am the day before travel to allow time for preparations. After this point, tickets will need to be purchased on the day at one of our booking offices.

Fri 25 Sep 2026 Blaenavon's Heritage Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Industrial Steam of South Wales II Gala Friday 25th / Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th September 2026 Our Steam Gala returns for 2026. The only steam gala in South Wales this year. This year sees our second Industrial Steam of South Wales Gala, the last having taken place 15 years ago in 2011. Join us for three incredible days of steam power in the Eastern Valley of Wales, at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expect to hear the engines working hard as they power up our steep gradients. An intensive timetable will be in operation with both passenger and demonstration freight trains operating. â??This year's line up will feature locomotives that originally worked in South Wales. Visiting Locomotive Announcement. We are delighted to announce the first visiting locomotive for the gala - GWR Pannier Tank No 7754. Built by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow for the GWR in 1930, 7754 was allocated to Reading, Old Oak Common and finally Wellington (Shropshire). Following withdrawal from service in January 1959, the locomotive was sold to the National Coal Board, where it first worked at Talywain Colliery, approximately just 3 miles down the valley from our railway A few months later 7754 was transferred to Mountain Ash, travelling their over BR metals in a freight train. It worked alongside our recently overhauled locomotive No. 2074 'Llantarnam Abbey' and stored locomotive No. 1680 'Sir John'. 7754 was the last surviving 5700 class locomotive in industrial service and was later donated by the NCB to National Museum Wales, who placed it on permanent loan to the Llangollen Railway. The locomotive is now owned by the Llangollen Railway Trust. We still have TWO more former South Wales locomotives to announce - subject to agreements and availability. Details will be announced shortly.

Sat 26 Sep 2026 North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Thursday 24 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026

Sat 26 Sep 2026 West Somerset Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Weekend Friday 25th September - Sunday 27th September 2026 Join us as the much-loved Autumn Steam Weekend returns to mark a special milestone â?? 50 years of the WSR in preservation. We're delighted to welcome an exciting lineup of visiting and home fleet locomotives, making this a must-see event for steam enthusiasts and families alike. Visiting locomotives include Ivatt 2MT 41313 courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Across all three days, an intensive timetable will keep the action moving, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore our beautifully preserved stations, ride behind iconic engines, and take in the stunning autumn scenery along England's longest heritage railway. From the rolling Quantock Hills to the Somerset coast, trains will be running from early morning into the evening. The whole railway comes alive for the weekend, with museums, heritage displays, and model railways open throughout â?? perfect for visitors of all ages. And with steam engines against a backdrop of autumn colour, don't forget your camera! Ticket information: Advance ticket sales close at 10am the day before travel to allow time for preparations. After this point, tickets will need to be purchased on the day at one of our booking offices.

Sat 26 Sep 2026 Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Gala Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September 2026

Sat 26 Sep 2026 Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Gala Weekend Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September 2026

Sat 26 Sep 2026 Blaenavon's Heritage Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Industrial Steam of South Wales II Gala Friday 25th / Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th September 2026 Our Steam Gala returns for 2026. The only steam gala in South Wales this year. This year sees our second Industrial Steam of South Wales Gala, the last having taken place 15 years ago in 2011. Join us for three incredible days of steam power in the Eastern Valley of Wales, at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expect to hear the engines working hard as they power up our steep gradients. An intensive timetable will be in operation with both passenger and demonstration freight trains operating. â??This year's line up will feature locomotives that originally worked in South Wales. Visiting Locomotive Announcement. We are delighted to announce the first visiting locomotive for the gala - GWR Pannier Tank No 7754. Built by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow for the GWR in 1930, 7754 was allocated to Reading, Old Oak Common and finally Wellington (Shropshire). Following withdrawal from service in January 1959, the locomotive was sold to the National Coal Board, where it first worked at Talywain Colliery, approximately just 3 miles down the valley from our railway A few months later 7754 was transferred to Mountain Ash, travelling their over BR metals in a freight train. It worked alongside our recently overhauled locomotive No. 2074 'Llantarnam Abbey' and stored locomotive No. 1680 'Sir John'. 7754 was the last surviving 5700 class locomotive in industrial service and was later donated by the NCB to National Museum Wales, who placed it on permanent loan to the Llangollen Railway. The locomotive is now owned by the Llangollen Railway Trust. We still have TWO more former South Wales locomotives to announce - subject to agreements and availability. Details will be announced shortly.

Sun 27 Sep 2026 North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Gala Thursday 24 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026

Sun 27 Sep 2026 West Somerset Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Steam Weekend Friday 25th September - Sunday 27th September 2026 Join us as the much-loved Autumn Steam Weekend returns to mark a special milestone â?? 50 years of the WSR in preservation. We're delighted to welcome an exciting lineup of visiting and home fleet locomotives, making this a must-see event for steam enthusiasts and families alike. Visiting locomotives include Ivatt 2MT 41313 courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Across all three days, an intensive timetable will keep the action moving, giving you plenty of opportunities to explore our beautifully preserved stations, ride behind iconic engines, and take in the stunning autumn scenery along England's longest heritage railway. From the rolling Quantock Hills to the Somerset coast, trains will be running from early morning into the evening. The whole railway comes alive for the weekend, with museums, heritage displays, and model railways open throughout â?? perfect for visitors of all ages. And with steam engines against a backdrop of autumn colour, don't forget your camera! Ticket information: Advance ticket sales close at 10am the day before travel to allow time for preparations. After this point, tickets will need to be purchased on the day at one of our booking offices.

Sun 27 Sep 2026 Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Autumn Gala Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September 2026

Sun 27 Sep 2026 Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Gala Weekend Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September 2026

Sun 27 Sep 2026 Blaenavon's Heritage Railway (Steam Gala) More...
- Industrial Steam of South Wales II Gala Friday 25th / Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th September 2026 Our Steam Gala returns for 2026. The only steam gala in South Wales this year. This year sees our second Industrial Steam of South Wales Gala, the last having taken place 15 years ago in 2011. Join us for three incredible days of steam power in the Eastern Valley of Wales, at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expect to hear the engines working hard as they power up our steep gradients. An intensive timetable will be in operation with both passenger and demonstration freight trains operating. â??This year's line up will feature locomotives that originally worked in South Wales. Visiting Locomotive Announcement. We are delighted to announce the first visiting locomotive for the gala - GWR Pannier Tank No 7754. Built by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow for the GWR in 1930, 7754 was allocated to Reading, Old Oak Common and finally Wellington (Shropshire). Following withdrawal from service in January 1959, the locomotive was sold to the National Coal Board, where it first worked at Talywain Colliery, approximately just 3 miles down the valley from our railway A few months later 7754 was transferred to Mountain Ash, travelling their over BR metals in a freight train. It worked alongside our recently overhauled locomotive No. 2074 'Llantarnam Abbey' and stored locomotive No. 1680 'Sir John'. 7754 was the last surviving 5700 class locomotive in industrial service and was later donated by the NCB to National Museum Wales, who placed it on permanent loan to the Llangollen Railway. The locomotive is now owned by the Llangollen Railway Trust. We still have TWO more former South Wales locomotives to announce - subject to agreements and availability. Details will be announced shortly.