Industrial Steam of
South Wales II Gala
the mountain ash reunion
Friday 25th / Saturday 26th / Sunday 27th September 2026
Our Steam Gala returns for 2026.
The only steam gala in South Wales this year.
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​This year sees our second Industrial Steam of South Wales Gala, the last having taken place 15 years ago in 2011.
Join us for three incredible days of steam power in the Eastern Valley of Wales, at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Enjoy locomotives working hard as they power up our steep gradients. An intensive timetable will be in operation on all three days.
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Expect to see recreations, a cavalcade, our popular coal train and both a four coach and two coach passenger sets in operation.
Save 10% by booking online in advance before the day of travel. Not available on the day or at the ticket office.
Confirmed visiting locomotives:
- GWR Pannier Tank 7754
(courtesy of the Llangollen & Corwen Railway)
- Hunslet Austerity No.3879 'Haulwen'
(courtesy of the Welsh Railway Trust & Gwili Railway)
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Confirmed home fleet locomotives
- Hunslet No.1873 'Jessie'
- Andrew Barclay No.2074 'Llantarnam Abbey'
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ONE MORE LOCOMOTIVE TO BE CONFIRMED
​Both 7754 and Haulwen's visits are significant, as they both previously worked alongside recently overhauled resident Llantarnam Abbey, and Sir John (which is currently stored awaiting overhaul). Together, they represent a true Mountain Ash reunion.
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30742 Charters are hosting a photographic charter on the weekend after the gala (3rd & 4th October). For more information and to book tickets for this separate event visit HERE.
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All locomotives appear subject to availabilty.
