The Bluebell Railway | 'Giants of Steam' Gala - October 11th & 12th 2024

The Bluebell Railway's infamous 'Giants of Steam Gala' never fails to bring together a good collection of large locomotives at a single event, and 2024 was no exception.

A great line up of home locomotives was supported by star guest A4 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' courtesy of Crewe LSL. This is the third A4 to visit Giants of Steam events in the last 10 years. Stealing the show however was newly completed Brighton Atlantic 32424 'Beachy Head', a locomotive I personally have been very much looking forward to seeing.

Alongside these two celebrities was the lines resident Bulleid Light Pacific 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair', now almost one year into it's latest boiler ticket. BR Standard 5MT 73082 'Camelot' and 6989 'Wightwick Hall', on long term loan from the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.

0:00 6989 'Wightwick Hall'
6:33 73082 'Camelot'
11:28 34059 'Sir Archibald Sinclair'
17:22 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley'
25:06 32424 'Beachy Head'

A weekend of glorious Autumnal sunshine was forecast, and this was the case for all of Friday the 11th producing some lovely scenes. Saturday 12th was less impressive, with cloud taking charge for most of the day. Never the less, it was an incredibly enjoyable event with plenty of action. Many thanks to all involved in the planning and running of the Gala. Hope you enjoy!

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