Due to the latest UK Government guidance as at yesterday 18th March the Swindon & Cricklade Railway have cancelled all services until further notice https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/ This means their Gala Weekend planned for 28/29 March 2020 is cancelled.
Similarly, the East Somerset Railway have cancelled services until further notice. However, the ESR have decided to go ahead with this weekend’s Steam Gala on 21/22 March. The ESR are taking special measures to minimise risks to visitors and staff.
Please check their website for the latest information https://eastsomersetrailway.com/
This means the ESR Steam Gala will be the last opportunity for Shareholders to see 5637 in steam prior to moving to the S&CR and subsequent Heavy General Overhaul of the locomotive.
We now have confirmation of 5637’s move from the hauliers. 5637 will be moved from ESR at about 9am on Wednesday 25th March and arrive at S&CR at approximately 3pm.
As previously announced the ten-year HGO will take about 2 years to complete and during this period 5637 will be out of service. Once completed 5637 will be fully operational at the S&CR.
So, a big thank you to all our Shareholders and ESR staff for their support.