AVON VALLEY RAILWAY: "Anything Goes" End of Season Gala 2024

[@user-yf4gx9lw6c]

Went to the Avon Valley Railway a few years ago and have alwasy wanted to go back. Looked like a brilliant weekend.

[@thefakewasp503]

I am glad you enjoyed the railway. Like most other railways, the only thing that is coming up in the near future are the Santa and Mince Pie specials if you intend visiting soon although the GWR tank will probably have long gone.

[@XxBec3509]

I Went on the 3rd and it was a great day out.

[@thefakewasp503]

I'm glad you enjoyed it despite two of the steam locos not being able to continue on Sunday afternoon as well as no freight workings on the 3rd. At least 1450 put on a great show both days which made it such an enjoyable gala.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

1:03 Did you see that 1450 has just locked its wheels up

[@thefakewasp503]

I must admit I hadn't noticed it. Thanks for pointing it out and very well spotted.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@thefakewasp503yes I noticed that it locked up

[@greatwesternproductions2857]

Good film but an awful railway

[@thefakewasp503]

Thank you for your comments. I agree it is not the greatest heritage railway as it is one which is centred in the middle of the route rather than having a meaningful end to end run. The rolling stock is comprised of industrial steam locos but the diesel fleet does contain several Ex-BR examples. One positive point is that the cycle track enables assess to the whole length of the line with the more scenic part along the southern section. Despite existing for 50 years the railway has not expanded much in recent years as has been rather cash strapped which has also restricted the hiring in of locos. Nevertheless it is now well run after suffering badly from the pandemic and it is the nearest one to where I live.