Severn Valley Railway | Spring Steam Gala | Duke Of Gloucester, Port Of Par ‘Judy’ & LMS Pug Star!
This video covers Day 1 of the Spring Steam Gala, all filmed at Kidderminster Town, capturing the non-stop action as a packed timetable of steam trains kicks off this fantastic four-day celebration.
The star of the show is undoubtedly BR Standard Class 8P No. 71000 “Duke of Gloucester”, one of the most powerful steam locomotives ever built in Britain. Built at Crewe in 1954 and designed by Robert Riddles, this unique prototype for the BR Standard Class 8 express engines was designed for heavy express work between Euston and Scotland — and it certainly doesn’t disappoint in action!
Also visiting for the gala are the much smaller but equally charismatic Port of Par “Judy” and LMS Pug 11243. These compact industrial locomotives provide a brilliant contrast to 71000, operating an intensive shuttle service between Kidderminster and Bewdley — including some fantastic double-headed runs packed with character.
Throughout the gala, the Severn Valley Railway comes alive with:
• A busy intensive steam timetable
• A mix of guest and home-fleet locomotives
• Classic heritage railway atmosphere
• Plenty of variety, from powerful express engines to tiny industrial workhorses
Whether you’re here for the big engines, the rare visitors, or just the incredible atmosphere, this is steam at its absolute best.
🎥 Filmed entirely at Kidderminster Town – Day 1 Highlights
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A video captures Day 1 of the Severn Valley Railway's Spring Steam Gala, featuring a variety of steam locomotives in action at Kidderminster Town. The highlight is BR Standard Class 8P No. 71000 “Duke of Gloucester,” one of Britain’s most powerful steam engines. Other locomotives included are the Port of Par “Judy” and LMS Pug 11243, which operate a shuttle service between Kidderminster and Bewdley. The event marks the 50th anniversary of the first Spring Steam Gala, celebrating the railway's heritage with a packed timetable of steam train operations.
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