Our own Branch Line Gala returned again for 2024, this year taking on a Western Region theme. Visiting from the Severn Valley Railway were GWR Kerr Stuart Pannier No. 7714 and GWR Manor No.7812 'Erlestoke Manor'. The third and final visiting locomotive was GWR Collett Pannier No. 1369. Alongside the visitors was the home fleet of SECR O1 No. 65, LBSCR Terrier No. 72 'Fenchurch', BR Standard Class 4MT No. 80151 (Running as 80100 for the gala) and on loan GWR Modified Hall No. 6989 'Wightwick Hall

Branchline Gala Begins Today! The day we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! Our Branchline Gala kicks off today, promising a weekend packed with the sights, sounds, smells and nostalgia of heritage rail travel. Join us for a special moment: Commencing the festivities is a rededication service at 9:45am at Llangollen Station. Witness the return of the iconic GWR Pannier Tank No 7754 and GWR Heavy Freight 3802 as we celebrate their heritage and legacy. Can't make it today? The excitement

Step back in time with us at the Bluebell Railway’s 2025 Branch Line Gala, a weekend packed with heritage atmosphere, immersive branch line operations, and a brilliant line-up of locomotives both visiting and home-based. This year’s gala welcomed two special visitors: 🔹Ivatt 2MT No. 41313 – visiting from the Isle Of Wight Steam Railway 🔹Hunslet Austerity No. 68067 – visiting from the Great Central Railway While 41313 performed beautifully across the weekend, sadly 68067 failed its pre-gala FTR

🚆 Network Rail has installed a new bridge over the Newquay to Par railway branch line as part of our Newquay Strategic Route (NSR) project. In this video the team explains how sections for the 25m bridge were lifted into place. Expected to open next summer, the NSR will benefit residents by reducing traffic in residential areas, supporting the local and wider economy and transport links, and will enable the building of new homes. | Cornwall Council

Branchline Standard 4 The workhorse of many a railway like the Bluebell Railway in her mainline days. No80151 continues to rack up thousands of miles in preservation, an impressive 5,980 in 2024 alone. No80151 is seen here at Freshfield Bank on the Bluebell Railway for a Santas Special back in early December. #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #heritagerailway #railways #bluebellrailway | Sharpthorne Steam

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