Steam Gala 2025

Great Western Tanks Galore at East Somerset Railway Steam Gala 2025

Heavy freight tank 4247 is set to be the star of the show at our 2025 Steam Gala. The 2-8-0T is currently undergoing the finishing touches to its overhaul carried out in our workshop here in Cranmore with the gala set to be its first public running days in around 7 years. This loco has had somewhat of a nomadic life in service being based in both Cornwall as well as these loco’s more traditional territory of South Wales. After being preserved by 4247 Ltd. the engine returned to Cornwall at the Bodmin and Wenford Railway for much of its life in preservation, but is now on a long term lease to the Dartmouth Steam Railway who have contracted the ESR to fully refurbish the locomotive.

4247 will be operating services alongside popular GWR Prairie tanks 4555 and 4110, with 4555 now sporting the late BR steam era livery, having undergone a repaint since it was last with us.

1719 Andrew Barclay ‘Lady Nan’ will also be offering driver experiences at the depot on the popular ‘Steaming for 15’ courses (Pre-booking possible but not essential).

The weekend will see a mix of passenger and goods trains, as well as several double headers for a truly exciting weekend of steam indulgence!

Steam Gala 2025 Tickets will allow unlimited travel on any of the trains throughout the day.

All locomotives appear subject to availability and late changes.

Tickets:

Adult: £25

Child (5-17): £15

Under 5: FOC

Family - 2 Adults & 2 Children: £60