Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway Diesel Gala - 7th October 2018
The Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway held a home fleet Diesel Gala on the 6th & 7th October 2018. The GWR has probably the best selection of preserved former British Rail Traction in the country. With Two Class 37's, two Class 47's a Class 45, Class 24, and Class 20 there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The railway extension to Broadway has now added an additional four miles of track to the line, which is providing a longer journey and more interest along the length of the line.
I called into the GWR on the way back from the Severn Valley Railway Class 50 Jubilee Gala (as did many other Enthusiasts heading back to the South West), and paid a short visit to the line to view the progress on the Broadway Extension and ride through the wonderful scenery which the line offers.
The railway extension to Broadway has now added an additional four miles of track to the line, which is providing a longer journey and more interest along the length of the line.
I called into the GWR on the way back from the Severn Valley Railway Class 50 Jubilee Gala (as did many other Enthusiasts heading back to the South West), and paid a short visit to the line to view the progress on the Broadway Extension and ride through the wonderful scenery which the line offers.
BR Blue Class 24 No.24081 stands in the car park at Toddington on Sunday 7th October 2018. The locomotive had recently had a body lift for attention to its traction motors, with lifting eyes still bolted in place.
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BR Blue Class 37 No.37215 is pictured at Broadway on Sunday 7th October 2018 ready to depart with the 10:30 to Cheltenham Racecourse.
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BR Class 20 No.D8137 arrives off depot into Toddington Station on Sunday 7th October ready to work a service train to Cheltenham.
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BR Blue Class 37 No.37215 rides on the rear of the 11:10 Cheltenham - Broadway service on the 7th October 2018.
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BR Green Class 20 No.D8137 exits from Toddington station on the 7th October 2018, ready to shunt onto its train and head to Cheltenham Racecourse.
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BR Green Class 37 No.D6948 exchanges the token with the signalman arriving with the 09:45 Winchombe - Toddington service passing classmate No.37215 on Sunday 7th October 2018.
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BR Blue Class 45 No.45149 from the Cotswold Rail Presevation Group is pictured in the yard at Toddington on the 7th October 2018.
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BR Green Class 20 No.D8137 stands at Toddington on Sunday 7th October 2018 reading to depart with the 10:15 service to Cheltenham.
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Freigthliner liveried Class 47 No.47376 opens the power handle as it passes through Hailes Abbey Station on Sunday 7th October 2018 while working the 11:15 from Broadway to Cheltenham Racecourse.
Freightliner liveried Class 47 No.47376 'Freightliner 1995' runs around its stock at Broadway Station on Sunday 7th October ready to form the 11:15 to Cheltenham Racecourse.
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Freightliner liveried Class 47/3 No.47376 rolls forward onto its stock at Broadway Station on the 7th October 2018 ready to form the 11:15 to Cheltenham Racecourse.
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BR Class 73 No.E6036 (73129) stands at Toddington between duties on the 7th October 2018