An Autumn Steam Spectacular
We look forward to welcoming you to our three day ‘steam’ packed Autumn spectacular.
The Autumn Steam Gala event is a chance to enjoy unlimited rides behind visiting locomotives as well as our home-fleet locomotives, running on an enhanced timetable.
Explore all of our heritage stations along the 10-mile line, get up close to some of our locomotives, experience Brake Van rides, find out more about our restoration projects and enjoy talks and various exhibits.
Opening times: 9am – 6pm
First visiting locomotive:
Ivatt Class 2, 41313 is the first locomotive visiting the Autumn Steam Gala, courtesy of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
41313 is an example of the Class 2 2-6-2 tank locomotive designed for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway by George Ivatt. Construction of the class began in 1946 with No. 1200. Ten locomotives were completed before nationalisation of the railways in 1948, the remaining 120 being built by British Railways.
41313 is the sister locomotive to our very own 41312, of which the Autumn gala will be her last gala prior to being withdrawn for overhaul.
Second visiting locomotive:
Heavy Freight GWR tank 4247 will be appearing at the Autumn Steam Gala this October, courtesy of Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway.
We are thrilled to confirm that the heritage steam locomotive 6989 ‘Wightwick Hall’ is the third visiting locomotive attending the Autumn Steam Gala, courtesy of our friends at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.
Steam locomotive Wightwick Hall BR (WR) 4-6-0 5MT 6989 was salvaged from Barry Island scrapyard in January 1978 by Buckinghamshire Railway Centre volunteers. It then went through a meticulous restoration process, spanning over forty years. Having once been bound for scrap metal, this beautiful loco will join us for a steam-packed weekend this October.
Timetable
Please click here to view and download the train timetable for Friday 2nd and Sunday 4th October.
Please click here to view and download the train timetable for Saturday 3rd October.