Branchline Gala Begins Today! The day we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! Our Branchline Gala kicks off today, promising a weekend packed with the sights, sounds, smells and nostalgia of heritage rail travel. Join us for a special moment: Commencing the festivities is a rededication service at 9:45am at Llangollen Station. Witness the return of the iconic GWR Pannier Tank No 7754 and GWR Heavy Freight 3802 as we celebrate their heritage and legacy. Can't make it today? The excitement

Step back in time with us at the Bluebell Railway’s 2025 Branch Line Gala, a weekend packed with heritage atmosphere, immersive branch line operations, and a brilliant line-up of locomotives both visiting and home-based. This year’s gala welcomed two special visitors: 🔹Ivatt 2MT No. 41313 – visiting from the Isle Of Wight Steam Railway 🔹Hunslet Austerity No. 68067 – visiting from the Great Central Railway While 41313 performed beautifully across the weekend, sadly 68067 failed its pre-gala FTR