The railway's first gala event of the year which featured:
Caledonian Railway 812 class No. 828 (on long term loan from the Strathspey Railway)
BR 2MT No. 78019 (courtesy of the Great Central Railway)
BR 4MT No. 80078 (courtesy of Stewart Robinson)
BR Battle of Britain class No. 34072 257 Squadron (masquerading as No. 34066 Spitfire; owned by Southern Locomotives Limited.)
Andrew Barclay No. 2315 Lady Ingrid
A delay with the arrival of No. 78019 and repairs to No. 80078 meant they did not pass the necessary exams until mid morning on the 9th, resulting in class 73 No. 73140 briefly appearing. The four larger engines alternated on the two passenger carriage sets to Eridge, while Lady Ingrid made its post-overhaul debut over the weekend working brake van trips between Tunbridge Wells West and Groombridge.
Some of these clips are taken from lineside locations not publicly accessible and have been reached holding a valid PTS for the line.
Running along the Kent and Sussex borders, the Spa Valley Railway runs between Tunbridge Wells West, Groombridge and Eridge. For other events and operating dates visit: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk
