Severn Valley promises spectacular line up for 2012 Spring Gala

During its record breaking visit to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in February 2010, Gresley N2 No.1744 climbs the bank just outside Oakworth station



A4 No.4492 "Dominion of New Zealand" stands at Corfe Castle station during the 2011 Autumn Gala at the Swanage Railway in Dorset



Caledonian Railway 0-6-0- No.828 makes a fine sight paired with the SVR's L.M.S. Maroon coaches during the 2011 Autumn Gala

Organisers of the Severn Valley Railway Spring Gala have promised a line up that will certainly draw in the crowds. Caledonian Railway 0-6-0- No.828 will be appearing in the Gala after spending the 2011 Festive Season at the railway.

L.N.E.R. fans will get their wish as A4 No.4492 "Dominion of New Zealand" has joined the line up and, of course, the blue A4 will be paired with the SVR's fabulous set of Teak carriges. N2 No.1744 makes another apperance on the line and is also pencilled in to be paired with the teak set. L.M.S. "Ivatt" No.43106 has returned from the North Norfolk Railway and will participate in the 2012 event.

The Gala is running in partnership with Steam Railway Magazine. Definately something to look forward to.

Regards,

Chris Nelson,

Steam Correspondent