LBSCR Terrier No. 72 ‘Fenchurch’ confirmed for this years Steam Gala.
We are delighted to announce Fenchurch will be visiting us this September, courtesy of the Bluebell Railway.
 

The locomotive is 153 years old, having been built in 1872 at Brighton Works. 
 

We believe this will be the first Terrier to ever steam in Wales, making its visit somewhat significant.

It is also one of the oldest operational locomotives in Britain.
 

It is planned to haul smaller services and demonstration freight workings over the duration of the three day event.

 

We are very grateful the Bluebell Railway for allowing us to hire this iconic locomotive.

Fenchurch joins visiting locomotives Hunslet ‘Newstead’ and Hudswell Clarke No.1208 ‘Illingworth’, all working alongside another two home fleet locomotives.

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'Newstead' was built in 1929 and originally worked at South Kirkby Featherstone and Hemsworth Colliery. It ended its working life at Woolley Colliery at Darton in West Yorkshire in 1970.  

'Newstead' recently returned to steam for the first time after being withdrawn 53 years ago, we are delighted to announce Newstead will visit us and operate at this year’s Steam Gala!
Earlier this year it moved to the North Norfolk Railway PLC where the overhaul was completed and it has now become a resident

 Expect to see the locomotive operating passenger, freight and mixed trains throughout the three days of the event.

We would like to thank the North Norfolk Railway and owner Alex Alder for allowing the visit of this locomotive to South Wales.

We hope to also have some of our out of service locomotives on display. 12th - 14th September 2025
 

A number of guided yard tours will take place over the three days. These will be available from the ticket office to those who have purchased rover tickets for the event.