Severn Valley Railway - Spring Steam Gala 2024 - April 19th & 21st

From April 18th - 21st, the Severn Valley Railway held their annual Spring Steam Gala event. The event had 9 locomotives in traffic supplemented by various members of the home fleet and 3 guest locomotives. Visiting for the weekend were A1 Terrier no. 72 Fenchurch from the Bluebell Railway, joined by Lambton Colliery Railway 0-6-2T no.29 from NYMR and GWR 1366 Class no. 1369, the latter was a substitute guest for 6880 Betton Grange, which was originally going to attend, but was unable to do so in the end.
Throughout the weekend there was full line services, with local and goods trains also running. For several years now I've attended the Spring Gala without fail. I usually only do the 1 day of the event, this year we ended up going on the Friday and Sunday. I was filming at Eardington Bank, taking advantage of the various spots to film there and Highley.
Locomotives featured:
- LB&SCR A1 Class Terrier no. 72 'Fenchurch' (Courtesy of Bluebell Railway)
- LMS Stanier Mogul no. 13268 (first appearance in LMS lined Black)
- GWR 57XX Pannier Tank no. 7714
- BR Standard Class 4MT no. 75069
- Lambton Colliery Railway 0-6-2T no. 29 (Courtesy of NYMR)
- ex SR Rebuilt West Country Class no. 21C127 (34027) 'Taw Valley'
- GWR 7800 Manor Class no. 7812 'Erlestoke Manor'
- GWR 1366 Class Pannier Tank no. 1369 (Courtesy of South Devon Railway)
- GWR 4900 Hall Class no. 4930 'Hagley Hall'
60532 Blue Peter was also on static display at Kidderminster, it doesn't feature. But it is featured in other films on my channel. The DMU was also running but also doesn't feature.
A great weekend and the weather was great as well throughout the weekend for the most part. Well done to everyone at Severn Valley for hosting another great show. I look forward to the next one.
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[@davidstrains4910]

Excellent video here Peter, great variety of trains from the look of it, hope you had a great time.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

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[@bryantan863]

It is very nice to Fenchurch back in service once again and seeing it being painted back in its improve Stroudley engine green with its original number 72 from the LBSCR. I hope Stepney will be back in service soon.

[@alexfarrell5533]

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[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I was here twice first on the 19th and again on the 20th

[@joelightrailway2362]

Excellent video of the action took place at the SVR Spring Steam Gala 👍👍 Are you glad to see Fenchurch in action during the event?

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

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