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Wednesday, 5 October 2016

K&WVR Locomotive Roster for the Autumn Steam Spectacular


Locomotive Roster for the Autumn Steam Spectacular and Wednesday 12th October 2016

by news@kwvr
As announced the line up for the Autumn Steam Spectacular Friday 7th - Sunday 9th October has been finalised and the guest locomotives have now arrived. SR 'Battle of Britain' Pacific 34053 'Sir Keith Park' was the first to arrive after night had fallen over Ingrow. Today 34053 was followed by GWR 'Manor' Class 4-6-0 7822 'Foxcote Manor'
Night has fallen as 34053 arrives at Ingrow.
Night has fallen as 34053 arrives at Ingrow.

... followed by the tender
… followed by the tender

Loco and tenser reunited after their journey from Shropshire.
Loco and tenser reunited after their journey from Shropshire.

Leaving Ingrow yard ...
Leaving Ingrow yard …

... D0226 on the front and 20 031 at the rear depart for Haworth.
… D0226 on the front and 20 031 at the rear depart for Haworth.

34053 rests awaiting its first turn of duty on Friday.
34053 rests awaiting its first turn of duty on Friday.

After attending the NYME Gala, 'Foxcote Manor' arrived at Ingrow.
After attending the NYME Gala, ‘Foxcote Manor’ arrived at Ingrow.

7822 waits patiently, ready for off loading and towing to Haworth.
7822 waits patiently, ready for off loading and towing to Haworth.

Happy faces of the guys that made it happen.
Happy faces of the guys that made it happen.

Supporting the guest locomotives are the 'Home Fleet'
• BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 75078
• WD 2-8-0 90733
• Midland 4F 0-6-0 43924
• USATC S160 2-8-0 “Big Jim” No.5820
• LNWR 0-6-2 ‘Coal Tank’ 1054 (Courtesy of Bahamas Loco society)
• Taff Vale Railway O2 0-6-2T 85
• Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0T 1704 ‘Nunlow (Courtesy of Bahamas Loco society)
• Grafton Steam Crane will be in steam and operating in Oakworth Yard
Full details and passenger timetables are available on the main KWVR website. Follow this link for the enthusiasts working timetable.
The mid-week diesel railbus service will once again be in the hands of the Class 101 diesel multiple unit.
For the timetables in operation this weekend, please click HERE to visit the timetable page.
Whilst every effort will made to ensure that the advised motive power and coaching stock are available, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway reserve the right to change this when operational circumstances so dictate.


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