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Spring Steam Gala 

We’re delighted to be bringing together the classic line of GWR branch line engines; a Pannier, Prairie and Auto-tank. Not seen together for 7 years, these 3 magnificent loco types will be with us over the 3 day event as part of our Railway200 celebrations marking the bi centenary of the first passenger train.

This classic line up of Great Western Branch Line locos, featuring 7714 & 1450 from Severn Valley Railway, 5553 from the Waterman Locomotive Trust and our very own 5552, were once the backbone of many Cornish branch lines. There’ll also be a first-class experience in our wonderful Victorian carriage on Saturday and Sunday as well as rides on ‘Camel’ the pump trolley, the goods train, plus behind the scenes exclusive access to our workshop. 1,2, & 3 day adult rover tickets will be available offering unlimited travel all day, and kids for a quid tickets.

Over the weekend, we’ll be recapturing this bygone age of steam train travel around the county, loading and unloading typical morning freight from the era including milk churns and newspapers - once a regular sight on the region’s railways that some visitors will remember and others will never have known.

The historical recreation of the classic branch line scene with the shunting of goods, working short trains and transferring light goods loads will be great to see, as will the visiting locos working the steep 1 in 40 grade. Younger visitors will also have the opportunity to talk to the drivers and help direct the shunting on Saturday with our own Port of Par loco Judy.

It promises to be a fantastic event! We’re extremely grateful to the kind support of GWR in helping us to showcase these classic locos together and recreate the role of the railway in the 1950s, offering a real insight into the invaluable ways it supported our local communities.

Join us on Saturday and Sunday for an exclusive journey in our Victorian Salon, where you can enjoy a first-class experience like no other. For a small upgrade fee, travel in style while being served drinks and canapés, and take in the scenery in a truly royal manner. 

Upon booking, you will receive a reference number. On the day of your journey, present this reference number to our booking office staff to collect your special Victorian 1st Class Ticket, granting you access to this unique experience.

Please note that this ticket is valid exclusively for the Victorian Salon journey and does not cover other trips. To explore additional locomotives throughout the day, a day rover ticket will be required.