The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced the special guest locomotives for its upcoming Spring Steam Gala, scheduled for March 26-30, 2026. The heritage line confirmed that Great Central Railway-based BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 No. 92214 will be a featured visitor for the event.
The festival will see the visiting locomotive join the SVR's home fleet for a full timetable of services across the 16-mile heritage line between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. The event is a key date for railway enthusiasts, offering intensive steam-hauled operations.
Organizers have stated that the gala will include demonstrations of freight and goods trains, providing a varied program. The SVR regularly hosts such events to support its preservation efforts and engage the public with Britain's railway heritage.
