The Severn Valley Railway held their O Gauge Get Together Event and saw hundreds of enthusiasts head to the popular heritage railway.
Held on the 24th and 25th September, the event was organised by the Bewdley MPD O Gauge Society, which is a group of SVR volunteers who are based at Bewdley Motive Power Depot.
The event, held at The Engine House at Highley, featured nine O Gauge layouts and three displays, with a number of trade stands.
This is only the second event at the railway and the organisers was pleased with the feedback received by visitors.
Thankfully, the event could still go ahead, despite the fourth enforced steam ban at the Severn Valley Railway. This steam ban is in effect until at least the 3rd October after the problematic line side fires continued.
“We had more time to plan our 2022 event than we did last year,” said SVR volunteer fireman Harry Bradley, “and that's meant more layouts and a wider range of eras. We've had fantastic support from traders and the feedback from visitors has been hugely positive.
“One of the highlights for us was being able to raise £1,100 in a raffle for the SVR's Bridgnorth Yard appeal. This will go towards essential repairs at the yard, where the main overhaul and maintenance of our steam locomotives takes place.”
“Another plus was a limited edition wagon, commissioned specially for our event,” added fellow organiser and volunteer loco driver Martin Wood. “We worked with Dapol Ltd to produce 50 ‘E.B. Mason' sand wagons, and most of these were snapped up during the event.”
It’s a pity it wasn’t advertised
“Thankfully, the event could still go ahead, despite the fourth enforced steam ban at he SVR.” Surely this wouldn’t have been too much of a fire risk??!!